The Traveling Book - Part Two

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Anne --- A Warning...you may well find yourself tracking down other books by this author. He is one of those very rare (and envied) writers who make it look easy. And given some of the topics he tackled in that book and others...I know for a fact it was not.

Example..."A Short History of Nearly Everything". The title says it all. Except for how well he presents and makes understandable and enjoyable so many deep subjects.
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aartwmich · Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:53 am Post subject:

Yes, I still have the book...read some more of it during my convelscense tho still haven't gotten all the way thru it due to focal issues Wink

but it's time to send it on it's way. It will be in the post to Jean on Monday.
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Jean · Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:35 pm Post subject:

I received the book. Thank you, Anne!

I have wanted to try sandcasting. Always worried about sand shifting. Wink

It definitely looks interesting.
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I just have to ask...is everyone adding their comments, thoughts, doodles or whatever to the book as it goes round?
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aartwmich · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:47 am Post subject:

Glad ya got the book Jean

I think I did a couple margin doodles......

one said "CLAY!!!"

That's what they mix with the sand so it doesn't crumble/shifting/fall apart
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Hey Jean --- How goes the book? Are there any interesting comments written into it yet?
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Jean · Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:54 am Post subject:

Jynja's comment echoes what I think about the processes written and diagrammed in the book -- "thank heavens for modern technology!" Surprised

Some of it seems likes reinventing the wheel, that there are simpler steps to reach the same end. But it is very interesting -- like the concept of molds in sections, you could make a piece long or shorter as you wanted.
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Xtal · Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:58 pm Post subject:

I wonder if I can get my name on the mailing list for the traveling book. No urgency... just want to get in line.
Thx,
Xtal
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Jean · Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:58 am Post subject:

I plan to send the traveling book on its way the middle of next week -- now, the question -- who's on first?

(Sounds like an old Abbott & Costello routine.)

I read back through the posts, and also according to comments written in the book, these people have had it:

Tango got the book and sent it to Jynja
Jynja sent it to Dena
Dena sent it to Lisa
Lisa sent it to Aartwmich
Aartwmich sent it to me (Jean)

Elder was on standby and Babushka and Xtal have requested it.

Looks like Babushka is next unless there are reasons to rearrange.
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Jean · Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:42 am Post subject:

I sent the traveling book off to Babushka (Kate) yesterday.
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babushka · Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:04 pm Post subject:

I got the book.
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babushka · Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 5:40 am Post subject:

I've finished reading the book and found it very interesting.
I find it amazing how the same results can be achieved with low tech and without use of modern materials. It's great that this info is getting reprinted and made available to people who are interested in it.
Since I only make things for my own use, I am always interested it low tech methods and supplies that can be obtained in regular stores. I certainly found a couple things I can use in this book - mixing sand with clay t make mold more durable, adding armature to sand mold to help it retain its shape, sprinkling mold surface with finishing material to be bonded with crete when it's poured in. Most of them seem so simple when I read them, yet, never occurred to me on my own.
Great to see forum members’ comments.
I think Elder is next in line for the book.
Can somebody double check me, please?
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Hi Kate --- Since no one has responded, you might try sending Elder a Private Message. I believe he is "on the road" teaching but checks in here from time to time. If you don't hear from him in the next week or so, feel free to post a note on the general forum to see who else might be interested.
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babushka · Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:20 am Post subject:

I sent the Book to Xtal on 6/4.
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Just checking in to see where the Traveling Book is these days. Is it still with Xtal or has it moved on since June?
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