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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back…

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  This morning I took some time to finish grinding all of the pieces for each of the birds.  After removing the vinyl pattern pieces and washing all of the glass, I tested the fit of the pieces.  I thought I was ready for foiling later this week.  Later, I pulled up the picture of my bluebird only to realize I made a mistake; somehow I didn’t notice that I accidentally picked white instead of blue for a body piece.   Since it is a piece with multiple curves, I guess it’s good practice when I recut it.  I think there may be a dove in my future as well .

Finished Squirrel

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  I’m happy to share my finished squirrel.

Progress on the Cardinal

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  I am finally seeing some progress with my sun catchers.  The cardinal is ready for foiling.

Squirrel Progress

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  I'm happy to say, I'm almost done with this little guy.  He's actually not so little.  He's over 9" tall.  I need to solder the edges and then clean and polish him.  The brown glass I used is darker than I originally imagined using, but it's what I could find so here we are.  I had a little mishap or two with cutting/breaking the brown glass.  Luckily I had enough to complete him and the swirls in the glass ended up in the right places, even after having to reposition the pattern pieces. 

Fourth Project

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  My post about the Third Project mentioned multiple birds.  This is the second bird.  This one is a Bluebird and I'm happy to say I am cut out all of the pieces without any mishaps (so far).

Third Project

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  I started my second project, but couldn't help it, I saw these birds and decided to work on them as well.  This is a Cardinal.  Unfortunately, I've already had trouble with the head piece breaking unexpectedly.  I need to cut my pattern again so I can recut the missing piece.

Second Project

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  I've chosen this cute squirrel as my second project.  After starting it I realize this may not be the best choice since it has all kinds of curves.  I guess I simply need to look at it as a way to improve my cutting and grinding skills.  I've already improved my skills with the grozing pliers.  This little guy is missing his cute little scarf.  Looks like I misplaced the vinyl pattern pieces.