Welcome to the third Bimonthly Newsletter from
Frank Colson International Colson Studio Complex.
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Rocky Raku Lost his flame. |
Freddie Furnace saves the day. |
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NEWSLETTER: September15, 2009 Although it may seem a bit of a spoof to introduce Freddie M. Furnace, and Rocky Raku in cartoon form in this issue, I want you to see these two characters as a form used to promote two very opposite art making techniques. First, "Rocky Raku" is material involved in showing all the parts and pieces for making a portable raku kiln. Even though this is about only one facet of raku making, the kiln making part, it certainly doesn't need to be the first or last part about raku! It does, however, provide a means to an end should one desire to build a raku kiln with proven use-ability. On the other hand, "Freddie M. Furnace", which is practically a clone of Rocky, is really a way to approach a certain facet of sculpture making. when it becomes necessary to melt metal for casting.
Both Rocky, the kiln, and Freddie, the furnace, present the astute artist-craftsmen a way to accomplish a work in clay, or in metal, using the materials and techniques offered in the printed matter of these two very different eBooks offer.
At a time where inventiveness will often lead to anticipate results, it is often well worth the effort .
To see a listing of a wide range of eBooks offering information, graphics, photos, and technical guidelines, go to: www.R2D2u.net Frank Colson
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A word about Frank Colson: Frank Colson initiated research, construction, and development in the field of kiln building and sculpture casting more than 3 decades ago!
He published a book by Prentice Hall in 1975: “Kiln
Building with Space Age Materials” which became the
definitive source of information on the use of “Ceramic
Fibers” in kiln construction today! For an in-depth
study on Frank Colson, go to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Frank_Colson
Mission Statement
It will be the endeavor of these
Newsletters to provide:
1. A synopsis of new eBooks under the
website name of R2D2u.net. These will be in addition to
the 20 some eBooks already available on subjects such as
“Hand Made Tiles”, “Ceramic Shell Casting”, and other
e-manuals currently proven successful publications.
2. Offer internet links to “free” information on “how
to” make raku tongs for less than $l0.00, “kiln firing
techniques for both updrafts and down-draft kilns, as
well as numerous other related subjects.
3. “Tip of the Day” provide technical tips on a wide
variety of applications related to the making of clay
and sculpture forms.
4. Application for becoming an Affiliate for Colson
eBooks providing a residual income to the subscriber.
Only available through this Newsletter.
Become an r2d2u.net affiliate. Click here to learn more.
Each eBook sent as a PDF download.
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| Colson eBooks Newsletter index |
| Newsletter #5 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009 |
| Newsletter #4 October 15, 2009 |
| Newsletter #3 September 15, 2009 |
| Newsletter #2 August 15, 2009 |
| Newsletter #1 July 14, 2009 |
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