Really interesting and I always enjoy your writing, your way of telling a story. You interject these witty salient comments that make me laugh and grin, (much needed these days), such as the below:
"maybe meet some new people to annoy with my friendship."
"Hi guys, how about an upvote for my data?"
I did not know this:
"One of the side effects of working in plus temperatures and in direct sunlight is that the UV light shatters the structure and creates bubbles and fissures all the way through."
Learning new things is the spice of life for me, so this is what I consider a little nugget of info (think gold nugget) as to the essence and nature of ice under those conditions. Thanks for that.
I see what you mean about your photos. Even so, I can see the spider, the web and get a feeling of it, same as with the model. I really like the ship in a bottle and I can imagine the frustration at having that happen to the mast. It's too bad the conditions were disadvantageous. Despite that, you've done very well and I've enjoyed seeing this post. Looking forward to the next one!
Thank you for your nice comments about my writing. Since joining Steem and Hive I realised that it was something I really enjoy when I can get a moment to myself, (Sorry for my delayed replies). it is a whole other creative outlet for me to explore.
Ice is a strange material and the different ways it cuts and acts at different temperatures has me still learning every day. I would be no expert but I know that the UV light is a big no no when to temperature rises. I have had several sculptures turn to mush in this way.
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You're welcome. No worries on delayed responses, we all have real life to deal with too and things are very far from easy now.
Wow, with regard to what you say about ice. I've never done it, unless you count the weird snow and ice "sculptures" when I was growing up. I've also never had the chance to talk to someone who carves ice and snow, plus those incredible sand sculptures, so it's a great learning opportunity. Ice makes me think of glass, due to the translucent and transparent qualities. I like the idea of "temporary" very much as well, and the challenge you have in working with ice like this.
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