tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post1230270863459317010..comments2024-03-28T07:36:55.859-04:00Comments on CJ & Ink: T Stands for ToolsCJ Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-53907837488082336362017-05-01T14:52:30.424-04:002017-05-01T14:52:30.424-04:00Glad you enjoyed it. No need to apologize. I'm...Glad you enjoyed it. No need to apologize. I'm always happy to see youCJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-16541954562910383532017-04-30T11:32:44.190-04:002017-04-30T11:32:44.190-04:00Wow, this is truly amazing and fascinating! Thank ...Wow, this is truly amazing and fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing this CJ! I love the story about the eraser too! So precious!<br />(Sorry I am always so behind in blog land!)Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-37881744827520113752017-04-26T00:12:22.017-04:002017-04-26T00:12:22.017-04:00I love adding illumination to a piece. It really m...I love adding illumination to a piece. It really makes the calligraphy pop.CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-12239210426209401842017-04-26T00:07:58.957-04:002017-04-26T00:07:58.957-04:00I bet we'd have a great time in class together...I bet we'd have a great time in class together.CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-16914611618966662052017-04-25T23:35:18.417-04:002017-04-25T23:35:18.417-04:00I like the shiny, too. And no apologies about bein...I like the shiny, too. And no apologies about being late. thank you for taking the time to stop byCJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-29897612810453360232017-04-25T23:34:09.358-04:002017-04-25T23:34:09.358-04:00So, if you should win a question on the game show,...So, if you should win a question on the game show, Jeopardy for the trivia of how shell gold got its name, I get provider's fee. (-;CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-32302127601383123732017-04-25T22:35:31.119-04:002017-04-25T22:35:31.119-04:00i think it's more of a savant thingi think it's more of a savant thingCJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-38306556151019811622017-04-25T21:43:17.988-04:002017-04-25T21:43:17.988-04:00Oh how lovely! the cup, and the illuminated letter...Oh how lovely! the cup, and the illuminated letters you've created...I am fascinated by illumination! happy T -or gold-in your cup day!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657202600364368434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-62166396685514309242017-04-25T18:59:19.470-04:002017-04-25T18:59:19.470-04:00Thanks. I'm glad I was able to find a use for ...Thanks. I'm glad I was able to find a use for the tea cup instead of keeping it tucked in the curio cabinet.CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-14660746603322495002017-04-25T18:50:03.390-04:002017-04-25T18:50:03.390-04:00Thank you. I love my tools, too.Thank you. I love my tools, too.CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-21389904383340557402017-04-25T18:31:26.219-04:002017-04-25T18:31:26.219-04:00Absolutely fascinating, CJ! I enjoyed the "le...Absolutely fascinating, CJ! I enjoyed the "lesson" on shell gold and also your story about your daughter and the plastic Easter egg. I wish I could take a calligraphy class with you. Your knowledge and work are amazing.<br /><br />Happy T-day! Hugs, EileenEileen The Artful Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-7176690594226206312017-04-25T18:31:19.319-04:002017-04-25T18:31:19.319-04:00The eraser creatures always make me smile especial...The eraser creatures always make me smile especially now that she is grownCJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-70465683246768395462017-04-25T18:23:07.111-04:002017-04-25T18:23:07.111-04:00The monogram is a traditional design called White ...The monogram is a traditional design called White Vine. Traditional colors were also used.CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-70086841803613086552017-04-25T17:55:36.486-04:002017-04-25T17:55:36.486-04:00Well i just love it when you teach us something CJ...Well i just love it when you teach us something CJ... I have to say i'm partial to the shiney gold leaf.. :) I apologize for being a little late today... my internet was out all morning!!! uughh... Happy happy T day! Hugs! debjinxxxygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349344319328467284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-79753046024274085682017-04-25T17:11:43.279-04:002017-04-25T17:11:43.279-04:00What a beautiful monogram. Well done you! And I fo...What a beautiful monogram. Well done you! And I found it very interesting to learn how shell gold is made and how it got its name. Thanks for that.<br />Happy T-Day,<br />Hugs,<br />LiscaLiscahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06055538730629891703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-21322491365053843282017-04-25T16:49:26.941-04:002017-04-25T16:49:26.941-04:00WOW! Your skill and patience never ceases to amaze...WOW! Your skill and patience never ceases to amaze me! ♥♥♥♥robin cox walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16036760466156241921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-69429634676997228552017-04-25T16:46:49.015-04:002017-04-25T16:46:49.015-04:00Your calligraphy looks fantastic and so interestin...Your calligraphy looks fantastic and so interesting to read about the gold in the teacup.<br />Happy T day.<br />Yvonne xxMeggymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523023041456397683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-61701746427637826362017-04-25T16:27:41.538-04:002017-04-25T16:27:41.538-04:00So beautiful! Love the tools you use to create.
Ha...So beautiful! Love the tools you use to create.<br />Happy T day!Hallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473540669635905535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-48766232851550811942017-04-25T15:46:32.477-04:002017-04-25T15:46:32.477-04:00this was very interesting thank you-and I love the...this was very interesting thank you-and I love the little animals made from the eraser-very special and made me smile.<br /> Happy T Day Kathykathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-70794143050811596052017-04-25T14:46:12.399-04:002017-04-25T14:46:12.399-04:00I loved seeing the tools you use and the story abo...I loved seeing the tools you use and the story about your kneaded eraser really made me smile! Wow, the shell gold looks wonderful and contrasts beautifully with the gold leaf. It was so insteresting to find out how you made it too. Your CJ is simply stunning, I love the design and colours you used - perfect! Wishing you a Happy T Day! J :-) Let's Art Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601080465795070519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-41515949012410636762017-04-25T14:39:13.382-04:002017-04-25T14:39:13.382-04:00:-D That's why the teacup is kept on the writi...:-D That's why the teacup is kept on the writing desk. I usually don't eat or drink anything when I'm working. There is an edible gold and gum arabic is used in candy. Not sure if the patent gold or loose leaf gold can be ingested.CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-30663444606883727392017-04-25T14:36:20.190-04:002017-04-25T14:36:20.190-04:00Yeah, I should have mentioned you can buy a button...Yeah, I should have mentioned you can buy a button size of shell gold from online calligraphy/art sources, but it is expensive.CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-12577162919273224902017-04-25T14:34:58.360-04:002017-04-25T14:34:58.360-04:00Gold comes in different colors and various puritie...Gold comes in different colors and various purities. 23 karat is the most pure gold and the most brilliant.<br /><br />I've only ever found blue mechanical pencils used by draftsmen (used to be used by draftsmen) at the office supply store. Different colors wold be useful for the different leads<br /><br />CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-55269681911280596912017-04-25T14:33:17.536-04:002017-04-25T14:33:17.536-04:00I love the initials. The cup is so pretty too! And...I love the initials. The cup is so pretty too! And a cute story to go with it. I would be afraid I would accidentally/absentmindedly start to drink the shell gold😉nanskidrewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578537371761302331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683035672152916229.post-8082675680369268162017-04-25T14:29:24.567-04:002017-04-25T14:29:24.567-04:00As a 20-something my fiancee (not Himself) had an ...As a 20-something my fiancee (not Himself) had an interview with a law firm in NYC. I went with him to check out the city in case he got the job there. After his interview, we had some time to kill before our train returned to Boston. We went to the UN where I bought the china cup in the gift shop. A year or so later, I dumped the fiancee but kept the china cupCJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.com