Local glass artist offers consulting
for lead, glass
Ann Baxter is a great moment - not that I ever expected. The talented glass artist Grosse Pointe Park, Baxter Art Glass of "Rehab Addict" has reached Stars Nicole Curtis, a native of Lake Orion, in 2013 after learning old Curtis restoration of a duplex on the west side of Detroit. Within minutes, a response was received and soon he was filming an episode and helps set some stained glass windows. Appear on the show "was fun," Baxter and repair of both projects Detroit window said Curtis. I met with Baxter, also creates original art glass in his study of the past in order to for lead glass in the early 20th century make His advice to discuss their work month and the best way: .. you do spot repair business is broken or to a professional or "ends up costing more money - and to repair the road" damaged plates, Baxter said.
Lead or zinc :. The generic term is "stained glass window," but some windows or doors actually use old Zinc Zinc is easier, but "This is a solid metal," says Baxter. Baxter prefer to work with lead, which is more flexible and pliable.
The damage over time: to break glass in a stained glass window, but the metal structure is the problem in general. The "oxide with the times," Baxter said metal. This is particularly the case with the outer doors when the metal is exposed to the air all the time.
Why leaded windows :, large clear glass not until the middle of the century are available, Baxter said. Until then, "metal or wood were used as a way to small pieces of glass in the window or door opening to connect," he said.
New Glass Art: Baxter, the art school was, entered the art of glass after she and her husband bought their house and had several stained glass windows in need of costly repairs. My husband suggested they learn to correct them. She took a stained glass studio in Detroit Steve Frank class "only further developed," he said. In the past 30 years has developed and repair windows, doors and panels for churches, homes and businesses Metro Detroit.
Cleaning Tips: Use a glass cleaner without ammonia with a soft cloth, says Baxter. "And the best thing is to spray the cloth and wipe the glass so that the metal."
Herbalist addresses Troy Garden Club
on wednesday
Do you know the sun, dreaming warm breeze and fresh rosemary from the garden? I can not promise sunshine and warm breezes in the short term, but at least I can speak fresh herbs. Janet Downey, a botanist and advanced master gardener volunteer in Troy Garden Club are to speak Wednesday at the Musikverein; his theme is "Scarborough Faire, with a hint of lemon." Begins at noon with grass Topics light lunch, followed by the presentation of a time Downey at 13:00 clock The cost is $ 7 for the visitors. To reserve a place, infoandideas@aol.com email, arrive 11:45 Troy Garden Club meets at Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 3753 John R. For more information, visit TroyGardenClubMI.com.
Homestyle breakfast dishes and Design
Dinner Party April 22
Would you like to host a dinner, but need some ideas, recipes and decorating tips? Join us in Festive Homestyle meals and Design Dinner, 6-8: 30 Clock 22 April at Euro Design America in Troy. Around 70 players and their guests will be selected in order to learn to be the ultimate dine in the comfort of your own home to create. Starter, main course, dessert, drink and table decoration crafts - - each with a demonstration of 20 minutes will pass the event of five seasons. Customers will be divided into five groups for Euro America showroom in every aspect and rotate based on an assigned schedule. Readers can register to win tickets to 12 April detroitnews.com/dishanddesign food and cocktails demonstrations Bistro in Royal Oak and the tables and floral arrangements is performed will be responsible for Jeffrey Jeffrey Jucewicz Architectural Floral 82.
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Information, details
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Gorman age of 75 offers scholarships
Ask and not to know before buying canned goods, what was in the box. , Appropriately named Gorman damaged owned railway company founded in 1940, a company of Ben Gorman. He bought canned - without label; Labels have been especially - and Canadian for 10 cents sold. Also occasionally bought salvage furniture. "He sold the furniture for $ 40," said Tom Lias, COO of furniture and interior design Gorman. "He said," Wow, that's a lot of boxes. "Sixty-five years later, Gorman has come a long way since its inception in well-preserved come with four locations Metro Detroit -. Southfield his famous location its 50th anniversary and make Novi 20 this year - along with an extension presense in Grand Rapids, continue to grow Gorman and develop. "You must not do that to 75 to be the same old things," Lia said. "It always comes back to reinvent that you challenge yourself and do things that are completely out of comfort zone. "Gorman announced with a private party held later this month. As part of his birthday, the retailer also this week that awards 10 $ 750 scholarships for students, the school or Michigan accredited interior design program at the University of (go to gormans.com/scholarship.) And the retailer never visit to Detroit, where his first business operated Livernois almost 6 miles until they return burned? Perhaps "If Detroit (market) to continue to grow in the way that is fashionable. - and it seems - we do not know," during the riots in 1967 Lias said.
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