tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14744770844154739962024-03-21T21:20:24.711-04:00PiecesPieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-80973602604841952062009-11-23T22:11:00.002-05:002009-11-23T22:13:47.328-05:00Leather IssueHey all, the <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/current_issue.html" target="none">leather issue</a> is up! Enjoy! Please note that we are going on a hiatus for awhile so the issue won't be updated, however, the news blog will be updated weekly on the last several materials so don't forget to check back!Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-9544243428559666632009-11-04T14:12:00.002-05:002009-11-04T14:15:25.881-05:00NewsWell, it's been awhile since an update, I personally have been busy with finding new roommates, finding new jobs and looking for a new website designer and programmer. If you know of anyone, please forward them along, there's going to be some changes to the site that I hope you enjoy! Leather issue will be coming out shortly...after the leather issue, we'll be on a bit of a hiatus due to the redesign, but don't worry, we'll update you on the latest news for all of our previous issues weekly, so stay tuned!<br /><br />-JasminePieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-64102625551906154752009-10-11T22:56:00.002-04:002009-10-11T22:57:46.385-04:00Interview with Carole MeckesHey there, the interview with Carole Meckes is posted! Hope you enjoy reading and learning about what others are doing to increase awareness on bamboo!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/200909bamboo/interview1.html" target="none">Click here for interview</a>Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-75896625299960992522009-09-30T02:13:00.001-04:002009-09-30T02:15:15.770-04:00BambooThe <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/current_issue.html" target="none">Bamboo issue </a>is out. Enjoy.Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-17590793161872223412009-09-14T16:47:00.001-04:002009-09-14T16:48:58.417-04:00Interview with Stephanie WeberHey all, the interview with <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/200908aluminum/interview1.html" target="none">Stephanie Weber</a> is up! Check it out and leave some comments!Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-68745010716034344902009-09-10T16:37:00.002-04:002009-09-10T16:41:24.978-04:00InterviewHey all,<br />Just received an interview from <a href="http://www.stephanieweberart.com" target="none">Stephanie Weber</a> for the aluminum issue. Should be posted either tomorrow or the day after! Thank you all for your support!Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-10876745476323973502009-08-29T04:22:00.001-04:002009-08-29T04:23:21.211-04:00Aluminum IssueHey all, the <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/current_issue.html" target="none">aluminum issue is out!</a> Enjoy!Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-38035233744064735952009-08-21T16:47:00.003-04:002009-08-21T16:54:02.607-04:00Wolverine Latex PaintWho would have thought that rubber and clay could get along so well, but recent studies suggest that by incorporating clay nanoparticles in latex paint, the paint will then become much more fire resistant and overall much hardier. The professors over at Warwick, UK have discovered that when they add in laponite clay with latex, the resulting effect allows the paint to be much more scratch resistant and eventually may even heal itself it it does scratch (kinda like Wolverine). Healing paint? What will they come up with next? [Story Via <a href="http://www.iom3.org/news/clay-nanoparticles-can-make-latext-emulsion-paints-hard-wearing-fire-resistant" target="none">Materials World</a>]Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-57408266618299644622009-08-19T12:10:00.003-04:002009-08-19T12:14:01.388-04:00New DesignerFor all of you that don't know, <a href="http://www.theycallmeteddy.com" target="none">Teddy</a> has left Pieces to pursue his clothing line. He has been with us since the very first issue and his talent and skills will be greatly missed.<br /><br />We have brought on Andrea, whose bio you can read on the <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/about.html" target="none">about section</a>. We are very excited to have her on board an believe that her talent will bring Pieces to a new level. Check out her <a href="http://www.design-related.com/amlillis" target="none">portfolio</a>.Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-30046857074060686442009-08-11T13:03:00.002-04:002009-08-11T13:10:40.039-04:00Potters for Peace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://pottersforpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/copy-of-filters-studio-002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 198px;" src="http://pottersforpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/copy-of-filters-studio-002.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Remember that article about <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/200907clay/technology.html" target="none">clay filters</a>? The organization <a href="http://pottersforpeace.org/" target="none">Potters for Peace</a> assist in the production of ceramic water purifiers around the world. The organization is part of the <a href="http://www.who.int/" target="none">World Health Organization</a> and teaches people in developing worlds how to create these simple clay water purifiers. Like the old saying goes, give a man a fish and he'll eat for one day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime...by spreading the knowledge of these water purifiers, we are one step closer to having clean, drinkable water worldwide.Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-35553026396858795482009-08-10T20:29:00.002-04:002009-08-10T20:31:09.261-04:00We need a new cover designerHey there,<br />First of all, I would like to thank Teddy Soegiarto for working with Pieces for over a year. His wonderful skills have given us at Pieces beautiful cover designs. We hope that he is successful with his clothing line business.<br /><br />We are now searching for graphic designers...you have a lot of flexibility, creative input and you'll be working for a great upstart 'zine. If interested, please contact me at jasmine at pieces-zine.com<br /><br />Thanks!Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-58551353253124350352009-08-05T14:49:00.002-04:002009-08-05T14:50:04.279-04:00Clay issueHey there, the <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/current_issue.html" target="none">clay issue</a> is out! Enjoy!Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-41619826071796446182009-07-18T21:47:00.002-04:002009-07-18T21:52:06.380-04:00Cool feather ring<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.79053568.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 259px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.79053568.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>If you're looking to stand out in the crowd with a bit of elegance, then this feather ring is for you. Handmade with sterling silver and a guinea hen feather, this ring will surely stun the crowd and even make these socialites jealous of your style. With this ring you won't need any other accessories, just wear it and enjoy having all eyes on you. You can pick it up at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27535431&ref=sr_gallery_14&&ga_search_query=feather+ring&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes%5B%5D=tags&includes%5B%5D=title" target="none">etsy</a>Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-90280821069683721242009-07-09T15:50:00.004-04:002009-07-09T16:23:06.514-04:00Sonia Wentser, Master Painter with Feathers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.geocities.com/felicitax/art10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 237px;" src="http://www.geocities.com/felicitax/art10.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Painters are always looking to create the ultimate masterpiece. Many experiment with oil paint or water-color, but very few use organic materials to imitate paint strokes. Sonia Wentser, however, took a cue from the Chinese and Pre-Columbian civilizations and used feathers, in lieu of paint, to create her background. Born in 1920s in Russia, Sonia grew up during the rough times of WWII, though her and her husband were able to avoid much entanglement by moving to Brussels and eventually emigrating to Canada. While Sonia had always been an artist she didn't create her first feather painting until 1960, entitled "The Fire Bird". From that first painting til now, she has created over 200 works of art, three of of which are kept at the <a href="http://www.macm.org/en/index.html" target="none">Musée d'Art Contemporain of Montreal</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.geocities.com/felicitax/art14.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 217px;" src="http://www.geocities.com/felicitax/art14.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This technique is much more than just gluing feathers to the background. As canvas the artist uses a thin wooden board covered with fabric. Not only does the artist have to precisely place feathers on the canvas to create the background, they also have to understand the structure of the feather. Because of their tri-dimensional structure, feathers have their own way of reflecting light and of course the various shapes and sizes adds to the complexity of the painting. Without oil paint or water-color, the artists have to create the effect of paintbrush strokes with feathers. Sonia Wentser still resides in Canada and has a book scheduled for release on these feather paintings.<br /><br />images copyright Sonia WentserPieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-71826625758994129142009-07-06T21:54:00.002-04:002009-07-07T13:41:37.985-04:00Using a Feather Duster to PaintWhile <a href="http://www.pieceszine.com/200906feather/top_ten.html" target="none">feather dusters</a> are generally used to make your house spick and span, this common household item can also make for a great paintbrush. If you're tired of plain old painted walls, why not add some cool texture to really wow your friends. Just follow the directions below. [How-to Source: <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5071005_paint-bathroom-wall-feather-duster.html" target="none">eHow</a>]<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5071005/216102-main_Full.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 419px; height: 226px;" src="http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5071005/216102-main_Full.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Materials:<br />Feather Duster<br />3 different colors of paint (light, mid, dark)<br />Roller and Paint Tray<br />Tarp<br /><br />Directions<br />1. Prep your room as you would for any painting. Paint your entire wall surface with the middle tone color. This will become your base color and it should be the tone you prefer. The other two paint colors will add depth and highlights.<br /><br />2. Keep in mind that feather dusters can throw paint during your application, so cover any surface that may get splattered. Mix and pour one of your paints into a paint tray or onto a plastic plate. Keep your paper bags handy.<br /><br />3. Wet the tips of the feather duster with paint, but make sure it is not dripping. As you work your feather duster, it will become too wet and the marks it will make will not be as nice. Pounce off excess paint on your paper bags each time you put paint on your feather duster.<br /><br />4. When painting, try for consistent inconsistency. Work one color around the room using several feather dusters as needed. Do not try to cover the base paint; you are simply adding to the color or enhancing it. You want the base color to come through.<br /><br />5. When you have completed the first feather dusted color, clean up and do the second feather dusted color. You can work the walls wet or dry. You will have different effects if you allow paint to dry between coats. Again, now you are trying to allow two colors to show through, so this round of painting may require a lighter touch. You will quickly discover a certain pattern or look that will emerge that you favor. Reserve two clean feather dusters for later use.<br /><br />6. After your complete second round of feather duster painting, pour two more plates--one in your base color and one in your first color. Go over your walls slowly to adjust any areas that are too heavy or too light in any of the three shades. Again, if you have worked the room wet, then do this wet; if you have allowed each coat to dry, do this final pass after the second feather duster painted coat has dried. Your finished look should appear monotone or tonal, but not three obvious colors.<br /><br />This will give your room depth and a vibrant appearance. And the best part is that you made the room look great with a little ingenuity and creativity. Try it sometime!Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-43197420019016330022009-07-03T13:54:00.000-04:002009-07-03T13:54:05.897-04:00Ian Davie, Feather Painter ExtraordinaireWe've all marveled about the beauty of feathers and have used them as part of our <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/200906feather/fashion.html" target="none">fashion</a>, but very few people have decided to take it upon themselves to make feathers even more beautiful. Ian Davies is one such person. While the idea of painting on feathers is not new, the level of detail and intricacy in Ian Davie's feather paintings are what make them amazing. Inspired by the Maori feather drawings, Ian Davie took his outdoor and taxidermy experience and combined it into his art. Surprisingly, Davie had never picked up a paintbrush before he was 40, guess that means he must be one talented individual! Hopefully, we can get an interview with him in the next couple weeks! You can see some of his pictures after the break. You can view his site at <a href="http://www.featherart.net/" target="none">featherart.net</a><br /><br />[Story Via <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1164414/The-artist-feather-light-touch-paints-discarded-swan-plumes.html" target="none">Mail Online</a>]<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.featherart.net/gallery/images/Lapwings-in-field.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 62px; height: 252px;" src="http://www.featherart.net/gallery/images/Lapwings-in-field.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.featherart.net/gallery/originals/Pheasant-on-log.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 78px; height: 251px;" src="http://www.featherart.net/gallery/originals/Pheasant-on-log.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.featherart.net/gallery/originals/Gannet-diving.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 63px; height: 252px;" src="http://www.featherart.net/gallery/originals/Gannet-diving.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />All images copyright Ian DaviePieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-69022861597261013572009-07-02T15:56:00.003-04:002009-07-02T16:51:14.540-04:00Feather Artist Club RazorSure, it's not actually made of feathers (who can shave with a real feather anyway), but for all you guys out there looking for a close shave, this little baby definitely does the trick. The <a href="http://www.nashvilleknifeshop.com/fearclra.html" target="none">Feather Artist Club Razor</a> is great for barbershops, salons or even at home. While it doesn't come with the blades, you can purchase them in a 20 pack. And hey, ladies dig guys that shave with a straight-edge, makes you seem more like <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090555/" target="none">Crocodile Dundee. </a> You can then show your male friends your razor and tell them, "That's not a razor, this is a razor..."<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nashvilleknifeshop.com/fearclra.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 207px;" src="http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/nashvilleknifeshop_2061_6438858" alt="" border="0" /></a>Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-45269934665015726512009-06-28T13:50:00.001-04:002009-06-28T13:52:31.311-04:00RIP Michael JacksonIt's a sad week when the King of Pop dies...RIP MJ, we loved you in Thriller.Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-74691786941165882952009-06-20T00:42:00.002-04:002009-06-20T00:43:23.876-04:00Feathers IssueHey there, feathers issue is up! Any comments, questions? Hope you enjoy! Also check out my <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/gallery.html">gallery</a> to see the full cover image.Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-9764425041658613632009-06-11T12:44:00.004-04:002009-06-11T12:57:16.468-04:00Winner of Magnet Photo ContestThe winner of the magnetic photo contest is Megan Michelle. We here at Pieces had a difficult time choosing between the various entrants, but decided on Megan's piece because of the interesting angle of the photo as well as the varied texture of the magnets against the fridge. Congratulations! You can view her picture after the break. Our next contest will be for the cotton issue. Any ideas on what it would be?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXoBdu_WPnkO8a1mGtb2XKWr9gtQ6zEZGCQRHHn9QqEeGK4BFt2s9ziyFqqvb5KVNBbTbsWXTbl9uGfbABZ7aLOsYqfyQzDBC761WqHRJnxN61I3Y1gl4FPiB15Xpo6ZouoNJOAaNOsE/s1600-h/magnet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXoBdu_WPnkO8a1mGtb2XKWr9gtQ6zEZGCQRHHn9QqEeGK4BFt2s9ziyFqqvb5KVNBbTbsWXTbl9uGfbABZ7aLOsYqfyQzDBC761WqHRJnxN61I3Y1gl4FPiB15Xpo6ZouoNJOAaNOsE/s320/magnet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346114995365598210" border="0" /></a>image copyright Megan Michelle</div>Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-3128294572389224832009-06-10T12:44:00.001-04:002009-06-15T02:34:54.955-04:00Feather IssueHey there! Feathers issue will be out by the end of this week. Things are a little backed up after this weekend. My sister got married after 10 years of dating her boyfriend. The ceremony and reception were really beautiful...Anyway, next issue should be a really good one. Thanks for checking it out.Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-83030313222736620042009-05-28T20:29:00.003-04:002009-05-28T20:32:34.077-04:00Possible Pieces MerchandiseHey there guys, I was thinking of a good way to increase attention and also to have some products that people can buy from me. I was thinking of<br />1. Calendar with all the cover images for each month<br />2. T-shirt with a pieces design on it<br />3. Actual small printed 'zine for people who actually want a hard copy of the 'zine to have and cherish forever.<br /><br />What are your thoughts? If there is enough interest I can totally start a store. How many of you would be interested in one or all of these offered on the site?Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-81367071527989537722009-05-11T18:03:00.010-04:002009-06-11T13:25:30.898-04:00Official Photo Contest - May 2009Starting today is the official photo contest for <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/" target="none">Pieces</a>. Rules are listed below. The theme of the first contest is <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/200902magnet/current_issue.html" target="none">Magnets</a>. <p>Rules<br /><br />1. All photos must be original and not copyright materials<br />2. All photos must deal with the theme in some manner (whether actual pictures of magnets, or the idea of magnetism)<br />3. All photos must not contain any illegal activities (judges will decide on a per photo basis)<br />4. Any photos containing nudity must be done tastefully (judges will decide on a per photo basis)<br />5. Entrants can submit up to three photos<br />6. Winning pictures will be announced 6/7 via pieces-zine.com news section<br />7. Contest ends 5/31 at 11:59pm<br /><br />To send in photos please:<br />1. Do not send anything larger than 1 MB<br />2. email photos to <a href="mailto:jasmine@pieces-zine.com">jasmine@pieces-zine.com</a><br />3. In the subject of the email enter: May Photo Contest.<br /><br />Prizes<br /><br />The winner of the contest will receive:<br /><br />1. magnetic poetry kit via <a href="http://www.magneticpoetry.com/" target="none">Magnetic Poetry</a><br />2. six unique magnets from <a href="http://joymagnetism.blogspot.com/" target="none"> Joy Abella</a><br />3. $50 prize money<br /></p>Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-86439696461221721482009-05-07T18:37:00.002-04:002009-05-07T18:39:03.466-04:00Cotton IssueHey there,<br />For all who aren't aware, the <a href="http://www.pieces-zine.com/current_issue.html" target="none">cotton issue is out!</a>Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474477084415473996.post-35906466712555289812009-05-06T02:42:00.000-04:002009-07-09T16:44:48.194-04:00Hemp V. CottonNice little teaser for the cotton issue, a PSA from the 1940s promoting farmers and members of the 4-H club to grow hemp. Original article can be found at <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2009/04/04/hemp-for-victory-194.html" target="none">BoingBoing</a>.<br /><br /><embed id="VideoPlayback" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=-6234815658481845054&hl=en&fs=true" style="width: 400px; height: 326px;" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed>Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157709919991992115noreply@blogger.com0