Glowing Embers

Bluette Class - Day 4

Using 1/32 charting tape and the spackling, we will create a tile front for the fireplace. Charting tape was bought at a College art store, not the easiest thing to find. The spackle compound was laid out, light stippling, then peel up the charting tape before the spackle starts to set.

Installing the outdoor scene with YES glue. At this point, major pieces are falling together quickly.

Shot of the installed firebox and back plate.

Ceiling beams glued into the finished roof.

Our removeable attic floor. This was a jigsaw puzzle for those with functioning IQs at this point, which mine was no longer. But, everyone manages!

Attic floor in place. This is one of the most satisfying moments so far!

Overhead view of the room. The rusted "iron" beam through the center is not structural in this piece, but would have been in a life sized version of this building. We made this beam with a plastic piece - painted it with a paint that turned into a dark grey iron substance and rusted it with yet another product. Will need to find the name of the products!

A shot of the indirect lighting (2 bulbs). A final 12 hour day - but complete the project is complete!!!

This is my finished room! Thank you to Bluette and Company for a fantastic class and Shellie for putting up with all of us for the week and being a such a warm, generous hostess!

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Laura Isabella laura@sylvan.com San Jose, CA
Last updated 3/14/2004

	Using 1/32 charting tape and the spackling, we will create a tile front for the fireplace. Charting tape was bought at a College art store, not the easiest thing to find. The spackle compound was laid out, light stippling, then peel up the charting tape before the spackle starts to set.
	Installing the outdoor scene with YES glue. At this point, major pieces are falling together quickly.
	Shot of the installed firebox and back plate.
	Ceiling beams glued into the finished roof.
	Our removeable attic floor. This was a jigsaw puzzle for those with functioning IQs at this point, which mine was no longer. But, everyone manages!
	Attic floor in place. This is one of the most satisfying moments so far!
	Overhead view of the room. The rusted "iron" beam through the center is not structural in this piece, but would have been in a life sized version of this building. We made this beam with a plastic piece - painted it with a paint that turned into a dark grey iron substance and rusted it with yet another product. Will need to find the name of the products!
	A shot of the indirect lighting (2 bulbs). A final 12 hour day - but complete the project is complete!!!
	This is my finished room! Thank you to Bluette and Company for a fantastic class and Shellie for putting up with all of us for the week and being a such a warm, generous hostess!