Monthly Archives: May 2006

I have an Allergy… to casemaking?

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Jonathan

5-30-2006 It seems that I have an allergy to something that I use to make my Daguerreotype cases.  I went absolutely gangbusters yesterday and cut enough wood to make about 30 cases.  Unfortunately, the dense hardwood (tigerwood) that I have … Continue reading →

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Whoops. Very Whoops.

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Jonathan

5-27-2006 After several misfires and extra confusion over the past month, I finally received my latest batch of 4×5″ plates. I received two whole plates (6.5″x8.5″) also and I’m very excited to make bigger Daguerreotypes. I worked on a commission … Continue reading →

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New Commissions and Shiny New Plates

Posted on May 23, 2006 by Jonathan

5-23-2006 I’ve been on Daguerreian hiatus for a few weeks. I ordered a dozen new Daguerreotype plates including two full-plates from my plater and they’ll be here tomorrow. Kaden will be sending me the first of his sculptures to photograph … Continue reading →

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Joint Art Project With Kaden Harris, Eccentric Genius

Posted on May 7, 2006 by Jonathan

5-7-2006 Two Daguerreotypes are up for sale on eBay right now. I’m trying to raise some money for some new materials (shiny silver plates and brass mats) so I badly need to sell these! I have been very busy lately. … Continue reading →

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