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Curiouser and curiouser

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I have been working on this bit of altered art for a few months.  I wanted to make an Alice in Wonderland themed collage for my nephew who is a huge fan of Lewis Carrol.

As with most of my projects I learn as I go and this was no exception.  The lesson was a little longer than most as I kept putting it away when it wasn't totally cooperating.

I started with a microscope slide holder (ooooh – the possibilities are endless….) and I knew I wanted to have a chess board vibe.  Hence the black and red theme.

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I'm working on my soldering skills (non-existent).  In fact this afternoon I was working on the slides, hoping that I could add a soldered edge to them.  I have the copper tape.  I have the solder.  I have the soldering iron.  But it turns out one needs flux to get it all come together.  At first I painted over the copper tape with black acrylic hoping it would give an aged effect.  The copper coming through just wasn't cutting it though.  So I peeled off the copper tape and found some electical tape to bind off the slides.

When Rick came home he noted with some alarm the electical tape out on the counter.  And then noticed the soldering iron.  I told him not to turn on any lights while he was showering, just to be on the safe side. 

I do love toying with him.

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My nephew is hard at work at Cal Poly, working on his Masters.  I am going to send this to him and hope that it adds a little levity to his day and remind him that life isn't all tsch and algorithms.

"We're all mad here."

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  2. clarice says

    Wow, this turned out great. I really love the microscope slide holders. Your nephew is going to love it. Clarice

  4. Susan Ramey Cleveland says

    I love Alice in Wonderland too, Andrew. Your altered art is beautiful. I know you’re nephew will love it. I have an old copy of AIW that a friend gave me that I plan to alter someday. Have a good Memorial Day. –Susan C.

  5. Dyan says

    Alice in Wonderland is one of my favourites. I love how he addresses the dreamstate. Your collage is great, the slide holders are fun. I’m sure your nephew will treasure this forever, it’s such a cool gift for a child.
    Dy