lili krakowski on wed 5 nov 03
When I was an ad manager I would ask applicants for copywriting jobs to =
write clear directions on how to make a bed, addressed to people who =
had slept on mats, or in hammocks before.
This taught both them and me how difficult it is to translate things =
involving physical action to clear words. (What does pulling a sheet =
tight mean?
Having said that: As Mel said, and Lee etc: what is slow is relative, =
what is fast, ditto. I may be over the edge, dear Tony, but at least I =
am not being flung over the edge by centrifugal force! If I say a =
12"bat passing a certain fixed point 60 times a minute, anyone can =
duplicate that...and have a clue what I am talking about.
We on Clayart have a real problem with description. What is a =
blue-green glaze ? One of a thousand? Cool blue from strontium barium =
and copper? Warm blue from cobalt and chrome? Blue from iron and boron =
opalescence? Duh, big time.
I long have wanted to suggest that we--in the US and I expect Canada, =
would describe our glazes by paint chips colors from nationally known =
brands. Or commonly available containers- and the like. The paint =
stores are nice about chips, and you do not need to empty their =
displays--just take a test tile and copy out the fitting color chip: " =
My new yellow glaze looks like Xbrand paint color 401."=20
Then: I am TOTALLY AGAINST glueing things back on with glaze if you =
are going to use the thing for anything more than a paper weight. =
Handles break off easily, for a number of reasons, one being that the =
original joint was too weak. HOWEVER when you reglue with glue you SEE =
where the break was, and remember NOT to use that cup for scalding =
liquids (Remember how Old McDonald lost his farm?????) If you affix =
with glaze you, or member of household, may not see the joint, remember, =
pop in micro and the next thing we know, ER.
It was a nice dear mug. You had a great time together. Let it go. If =
it means a lot to you, glue the handle on, use for flowers, pencils, =
knitting needles.
Susan Setley on wed 5 nov 03
In a message dated 11/5/03 10:44:02 AM, mlkrakowski@CITLINK.NET writes:
<< I long have wanted to suggest that we--in the US and I expect Canada,
would describe our glazes by paint chips colors from nationally known brands.
Or commonly available containers- and the like. >>
If we're going to do that I think it would make more sense to use a pantone
chart. At least that is universally recognized.
Christy Pines on sun 9 nov 03
I often use DMC embroidery floss numbers to describe a color. Across this continent, and into Europe, DMC sells floss and is very very careful to keep the colors consistent. I know that I can tell someone to find me a cup that matches DMC color XXXX and they can go into their local needlework store, get a skein of floss and know the exact color I want!
Christy in Connecticut, back from my meeting in Peachtree City and my wonderful visit with Pam. Acquired 2 lovely smashed cups for my mosaic wall in the backyard. Getting ready for my first ever venture into selling my work at the local arts council holiday bazaar. Too exciting!!
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From: lili krakowski
We on Clayart have a real problem with description. What is a blue-green glaze ? One of a thousand? Cool blue from strontium barium and copper? Warm blue from cobalt and chrome? Blue from iron and boron opalescence? Duh, big time.
I long have wanted to suggest that we--in the US and I expect Canada, would describe our glazes by paint chips colors from nationally known brands. Or commonly available containers- and the like. The paint stores are nice about chips, and you do not need to empty their displays--just take a test tile and copy out the fitting color chip: " My new yellow glaze looks like Xbrand paint color 401."
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