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We need to replace the original redwood base I made for our concrete dining table top. I chose different redwood lumber this time around. It's so satisfying to make good miter joints, something I SUUUUUUUCKED at the first time around. I hand-sawed the top of each leg to nest under the frame, you can see how they'll look in the dry fit pics. I'm thinking I'll shave some angles off the bottom of the legs so the whole table has a tapered look all the way to the floor. Maybe not? Whaddya think? Next come all the braces within the frame, more hand planing, sanding, and finishing. #handmade #homemade #diy #furniture #woodworking #woodshop #wood
With the help of my foundry teacher from @the_crucible , @mortuaryreport and I casted two of Harper's cremated bones in bronze using the lost wax method. The red tree is wax pulled from silicone molds of the bones and attached to a wax tree. That was then covered with a heat-tolerant casting material into which we poured the molten bronze. The first pic is the raw bronze casting tree still covered with some of the casting material. We'll be cutting each one off and polishing this Friday. Super fun experience, I really enjoy learning to work with different materials. #homemade #foundry #bromze #casting #maker
Who says you can't snuggle by yourself? Whimsy loves laundry day. #cats #cute #catsofinstagram #catsandlaundry
I had a really amazing day with @mortuaryreport yesterday. We went to the Oakland Black Cowboy Association parade, found good beer at @ghosttownbrewing, talked through some communication issues, then saw @alkaline_trio at @thewarfield Super fun, productive day. I enjoyed seeing my city be a community, connecting better with Ace, and experiencing her punk teenage years first-hand. It's tough to own up to the ways I make living with me difficult, but Ace is worth it. Plus they're' smokin' hot and make me look good by association.
Found a new microbrewery in Oakland! @ghosttownbrewing
Warm #dogs #cute #dogsofinstagram
I think Bash would like dinner. #cute #bashtag #dogs #dogsofinstagram
Whaaaaaaaaat? Call-backs are all done?! 😍 #vetlife
I miss my human.
Bash sleeps anywhere. #dogs #cute #dogsofinstagram
Nap... imminent... #cats #cute #catsofinstagram
Hi! Half my face is anesthetized! How's your day?
New project in the works ...
Harper Laika Leeloo, DDS She was the best worst not-smart dog. I'm very grateful I got the opportunity to love her. Memorialized as a dentist because she [disgustingly] licked the inside of every dog's mouth that would let her. Amazing tattoo by @owenmillertattoo. @mortuaryreport and I promised her a good life, which includes a good death. Since her death last year, helping other families keep Harper's Promise by providing in-home pet euthanasia and hospice has become our personal and professional work. It's fulfilling. Also, I miss that stupid dog so much and I cry about her often.
Harper was an absolute space cadet of a goofy dog. I'm so stoked about how @owenmillertattoo captured her perfectly. Final pics soon.
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THIS IS TURNING OUT SO GOOD
Silly dogface Looking forward to another @owenmillertattoo
New tattoo time! Harper Laika Leeloo, DDS.
Sleepy fella.

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