Monthly Archives: November 2008

Iron Pour Take Two

Posted on Sunday 9 November 2008 by cherylcolan
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This video compresses about six hours into three minutes. The sculptors were back at it at 5:30 AM. They had to chisel out the spout, re-line the furnace, and stoke it up again. This time they had an oxygen lance … Continue reading →

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Iron Pour Take One

Posted on Saturday 8 November 2008 by cherylcolan
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Sometimes I post video of student shows in the Scottsdale Community College art building where I teach computer graphics classes. Last year, Ted Uran, a full-time faculty member who teaches sculpture, wondered why I didn’t come document the iron pour. … Continue reading →

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All I Can Manage

Posted on Friday 7 November 2008 by cherylcolan
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I’ve had a cold or sinus infection the last few days. My lungs fill up at night unless I sleep propped up, so this is my system for getting through the night. Wear grandpa’s Hanes v-neck t-shirt. Slather Vick’s vapor … Continue reading →

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Fog Fantasy in Phoenix

Posted on Thursday 6 November 2008 by cherylcolan
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This absolutely drives me bonkers. In 2002 I bought a New Beetle and thought it was cool but a bit odd that it came with fog lamps. I did use them once, when I got caught in a pretty heavy … Continue reading →

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Work Night in Photoshop Class

Posted on Wednesday 5 November 2008 by cherylcolan
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I always offer to let my students make the music selection on work nights. But they’re often too shy to share their own playlists. At times like that, I turn to Michael Verdi to DJ for me. His last.fm library … Continue reading →

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