the WEB

I have had a short tutorial today on how to do the website.
It seems massive, but if I take a bite at a time maybe it is doable. I am sure it is. It needs a complete overhaul. I also need to get familiar with all the interconnecting communications, like Facebook, Twitter etc, and get those links up.
And then there is the selling machine that has to be installed, PayPal etc.
This is all a gigantic learning curve. I wonder when I shall get back into the studio?  Good question, no?
But what is the point of making lovely stuff and writing lovely books if no-one knows?
Have a lovely day!

we have a cover, folks.

This is the cover. The book is being set up this week, then it will be proofed, indexed and then.... printed. Since I this is all new to me, it is step by baby step,  so far so good.  The cover is how I imagined it would be, I think it will jump off the shelves.
Plans: (this is great, I am tingly as I write)   In a few minutes a lady, Vicky, will come and we will discuss making a series of videos. I plan to have the Project, which is in the book, video- ed and available on Youtube. Easy steps, cleaning the glass, laying the gold, etc.  I am teaming up with Gold Leaf Supplies, www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk (already pushing them!)
Video lady here.... more soon.

Publication date

We have a date for publication, August. Just ready for the autumn rush.

(Producing this book is the closest thing I can think of to producing a baby. Maybe it, too, will support me in my old age.)

I am sending off to the book producer, Patrick Armstrong, www.bookproductionservices.co.uk, for him to start designing and typesetting the book; I have the ISBN number; indexer and proof reader are all in place, editing (thank you Jane), is all done. It looks good.

Next to do is the marketing and now I have to learn all about publishing it by e-books. I am told this is the way to go. Also, I am planning a series of videos. There is very little on You Tube as yet, on gilding on glass.  I am having some trouble downloading i movie hd, which would be a good tool.
I cant figure it out.   Never mind!

Gold: Power and Allure

I am delighted to have been asked to contribute to the free Summer exhibition at Goldsmiths' Hall, 1 June to 28th July 2012.  There will be 4500 years of gold treasures from across Britain, including  a mirror from me!
I made it using a variety of leaf, which will show its versatility on glass.
www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk

Do come.