English Cottage

Rik Pierce Class - Variations

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Below are both some variations taught in the class as well as ingenuity of the individual mini-artisans.

Here Rik shows the class how to make colored glass windows with lead lining - the template offers two different styles for those who wish to use them. In order to use them it would mean cutting out the mullions (the cross-hatches inside of our windows) and inserting these instead. I chose to keep my "square" window mullions intact and forgo the option of colored glass.

(Note: I have supplies to make at least one insert, I may do this sometimes in July 2001 and put up a few photos of that process. Also, if any classmate is able to get me a finished photo of their colored glass windows I would love to put a picture up here as well..)

Here is Christine's crazy-brick fireplace. A totally different approach for a totally different and fantastic look.

Here Christine keeps to her cottage's theme of the unexpected with these tiny mushrooms. To see them planted in the walkway, click here.

Here is Robin's rustic river-stone fireplace with brick peeking through.

Robin continues the river-stone theme to create a striking chimney.

A terrific variation by Kristin. Here we see a teeny hollowed out nook for a bird's nest! Note the variation in the wattle. We can also see a nice effect of "aging" on the stucco (look at how the edges that will be under the eaves of the roof are more smudged).

Here is a detail of the chimney pots on top on Kristin's chimney. To see a shot of the full chimney, click here.

Here is Barbara's chimney with stonework that is yet again another wonderful variation. This time, the variation is inspired by the chimney in Barbara's own life-sized home!

Last but not least, is Shellie's new home for Mrs. Tiggly! Shellie has created a welcoming landscape of brightly colored flowers.

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Homework Homework 2 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Variations Finishing Up

Mini Home

Laura Isabella laura@sylvan.com San Jose, CA
Last updated 9/1/2002

	Here Rik shows the class how to make colored glass windows with lead lining - the template offers two different styles for those who wish to use them. In order to use them it would mean cutting out the mullions (the cross-hatches inside of our windows) and inserting these instead. I chose to keep my "square" window mullions intact and forgo the option of colored glass. (Note: I have supplies to make at least one insert, I may do this sometimes in July 2001 and put up a few photos of that process. Also, if any classmate is able to get me a finished photo of their colored glass windows I would love to put a picture up here as well..)
	Here is Christine's crazy-brick fireplace. A totally different approach for a totally different and fantastic look.
	Here Christine keeps to her cottage's theme of the unexpected with these tiny mushrooms. To see them planted in the walkway, click here.
	Here is Robin's rustic river-stone fireplace with brick peeking through.
	Robin continues the river-stone theme to create a striking chimney.
	A terrific variation by Kristin. Here we see a teeny hollowed out nook for a bird's nest! Note the variation in the wattle. We can also see a nice effect of "aging" on the stucco (look at how the edges that will be under the eaves of the roof are more smudged).
	Here is a detail of the chimney pots on top on Kristin's chimney. To see a shot of the full chimney, click here.
	Here is Barbara's chimney with stonework that is yet again another wonderful variation. This time, the variation is inspired by the chimney in Barbara's own life-sized home!
	Last but not least, is Shellie's new home for Mrs. Tiggly! Shellie has created a welcoming landscape of brightly colored flowers.