There is a common fear of being exposed to examination and challenge when communicating in a public forum. What you say or write can and will be used against you in the court of public opinion. That’s why I write about my opinion and experience and don’t lay claim that what I make public in my writings is the absolute and only reality. It is the wise person who realizes that every individual has their...
Continue reading...Cold Cathode
I have been experimenting with cold cathode lighting for use with the Lithophanes. This is just a setup on the work bench. This looks like it will be a superb method of displaying these carvings. This picture layout is a bit crude but you can see all the parts. Two bulbs on the foil and the high voltage balast in the small shiney box (with ears). It is potted with black tar-like material. The systems is...
Continue reading...Ramblin’
I have been making more lithophanes on the Taig. I don’t plan to show them all off here. Some day when I have enough “good” ones I may decide to do a gallery here in Ramblin’ Dan. I just ordered a backlighting kit from http://www.vibelights.com/info.html. Once I have it tested out I will show the results here. I may be buying a lot of these things. The 5.5″ x 12″ work area on the Taig...
Continue reading...Vectric Forum
I have been having a great time posting over in the Vectric Forum. That’s the place where the software I use for the lithophanes and wood carving came from. If you like the little projects I have shown, take a cruise through the galleries in the forums. There are a lot of great looking projects on display. Also a lot of good ideas for future projects for me! ~ Dan’l
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