I just woke up earlier than I expected from a late night out with friends, and just felt like blogging about a terrific birthday, probably the best in ten years. But I should step back a bit.
My mom offered to host a big 40th birthday party for me but I passed because:

Even if […]

I Think I’m Trying to Kill Myself
Originally uploaded by Tymcode

I have made so many mistakes with so many mysterious chemicals today that I’m just walking around the kitchen in this painter’s respirator.
I keep doing things like heating up copper without removing the plastic backing. That iron there? Just ruined it. Tried […]

Griffilth Silver-Black on Copper through Wet Tissue
Originally uploaded by Tymcode

I’ve been experimenting with a patina by Griffith called Silver-Black (I believe I got it from Rio Grande).
It’s instantaneous and very deep black; I believe I’ll try diluting it somehow but that seems a bit dangerous. At any rate, I’m liking this look I’ve […]