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To: AugustWest who wrote (286)	3/29/2002 7:22:20 AM
From: Crocodile	Respond to of 338

Well, I'm just reading this book on paper clay, and I'm thinking...hmmm... this stuff is supposed to be really strong and fairly light compared to regular clay. I'll read more about it and maybe it would even be a possibility, only that's A LOT of "making" to make the squares... I would be more inclined to do some kind of nice paving stone or something... I'm always pretty partial to unusual exposed aggregate in stone. Don't know about the wood as I'm not sure about how I would protect that wood from the elements... I'm trying to stay away from preserved woods these days as I don't think they are particularly good for the environment, especially around gardens... so that would lead me back to stone or aggregates, ceramics, or something along those lines.

To: AugustWest who wrote (286)	3/29/2002 7:24:16 AM
From: Crocodile	Respond to of 338

BTW, in this book they mention using all kinds of unusual things in the clay to make it strong for large sculpture. That part is really interesting me as...as you know.. I am mostly interested in doing pieces for outdoors installation in the gardens here... This stuff seems quite suited for that purpose.

To: AugustWest who wrote (286)	3/29/2002 10:59:24 AM
From: Peach	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 338

Good morning to my favorite artist, I'm sure you and Gabe will work wonders in the the clay space today. Good luck with the firing. An outdoor chess set sounds so great! I guess the wood you mention would be like one would use for a deck. It should be able to withstand the elements fine. I can imagine how much fun it would be to make those chess pieces!!!!!!! The only other idea I had is local granite in different colors. Austin is the Texas state capital. Almost all our state office buildings are covered in local granite from Texas. They are beautiful... many would say they look a pale pink from a distance. I believe the name of the chosen granite is "Indian Sunset." My brother made me a beautiful coffee table with a dark rusty brown granite top. The granite was a scrap left over from a construction site he worked on. uts.cc.utexas.edu Peach