Seduced by the afternoon sun, I suddenly wanted to make some progress to fix “the globe”. I miss that ring.
And once I had prepared to get started, I loved how the borax was glowing in the light. (That’s the yellow liquid, used as flux to keep the metal clean and prevent oxidation while soldering.)
I made a new attempt to solder, but the solder was too tarnished, the flame probably too small (my hand held torch needs a refill), etc. All in all, I did things hastily, and again got it confirmed: Don’t fool yourself with shortcuts in metal work.
The globe cracked again, so I’m back where I started. Do I care? No, because I had this golden moment, quick and unexpected. I was invited by the light, and I fully enjoyed it, regardless the outcome. (Click on an image for a gallery view.)
Do you have such a place where one of your senses tells you “hey, stop here for a minute, other things can wait“? I hope you do, and if not, see if you can find one. Soon.
In the meantime, I’ll continue to praise that little roof window above my workbench. Perhaps I didn’t realise until that afternoon what a haven that corner of the house is. I’m grateful for the invitation.
(If you missed the beginning: This ring was first Naked and tarnished, then Naked, tarnished and split. At that point, I made some Digital doodles. Ideas are still welcome for what to do with this globe ring, so just let me know how you would go further!)
Such an intimate little workspace that we are privileged to see G . I can quite see why you would be drawn to this playful window of light moving across your table …..
Pure bliss it was, and really something of that particular moment!
Do I have such a place? It’s more like that place has me! Nowhere else I’d rather be!
That sounds great, Chris, I hope you get as much time there as you want!
Thank you for reminding us that beauty often comes unexpected.
And then we can enjoy it even more! 🙂
Beautiful light!