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Still More Brass …Floral Friday

Posted on April 29, 2022 by swabby429

A recurring vase material for Floral Friday is Indian brass. Many people have an affinity for brass due to its rich appearance and versatile ruggedness. It is manufactured in many shapes–much of it by hand. I enjoy Indian brass because … Continue reading →

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Simplicity …Floral Friday

Posted on June 11, 2021 by swabby429

The indigo-purple fireweed flowers cover much of the riverbank behind my house. The University of Nebraska classifies them as weeds, but they are not at all bothersome as long as they’re not in a sugar-beet field. I love the rich … Continue reading →

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Sweet Rockets …Floral Friday

Posted on April 2, 2021 by swabby429

I decided to use one variety of flower as the main theme for today’s Floral Friday for two reasons: 1. I have bunches of them and 2. I really like the appearance of sweet rocket blooms. Their delicate simplicity works … Continue reading →

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Indian Brass …Floral Friday

Posted on June 19, 2020 by swabby429

It was time to take some brass vases off the top shelf of the project supplies unit and dust them off. They received a short soak in soapy water, a quick rinse, and a gentle buffing with an old terry … Continue reading →

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Indian Brass …Floral Friday

Posted on July 12, 2019 by swabby429

I was in the mood to clean up some bright-work around the house this week. So out came the bottle of “Brasso” polishing compound. It’s my go-to cleaner for non food use metal. After cleaning up some stainless steel bathroom … Continue reading →

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Exotic Brass …Floral Friday

Posted on September 16, 2016 by swabby429

Among the most beautiful and plentiful items that India exports to the world are brass vases.  There seems to be an endless variety of shapes, sizes, and finish.  Brass vases and ewers are some of the most popular decorative objects. Nicely … Continue reading →

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Handles …Floral Friday

Posted on November 28, 2014 by swabby429

Placing handles on tools and vessels is a practice that goes back to the earliest glimmerings of mankind. Making handles that are artistic or more than purely functional is also an ancient custom. I decided to use containers with handles for all three of … Continue reading →

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