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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-06-29, Page 53Page 25 - - - - Stops SLCong ‘The ‘Way ’94---- Artist’s gifted hands create art from glass Self-taught Artist Judy Dougall opened her Gifted Hands Studio, just outside Exeter, six years ago to display her creations on glassware. By Janice Becker The uniqueness and individuality of hand- etched glass art can be found in a small farm studio located just north of Exeter. Judy Dougall creates beautiful pieces of etched and sandblasted glassware in her workshop set up in back of the family home. Gifted Hands Studio has been open for six years and offers the unique artistry of custom designed pieces. Mrs. Dougall says much of her work is done for special orders such as weddings, anniversaries or thank-you gifts to coaches and friends. Her art involves the decorating of plain glass which can be purchased at her shop or on personal pieces brought to her. The most time consuming aspect of her work is the drawing of the design and the cutting of the stencil if the piece is to be sandblasted. Mrs. Dougall says up to 95 percent of the time needed is taking by this process. For sandblasting, there are several steps which must be taken to ensure a high quality product. The first is the selection of the design, either one brought to her or a hand-drawn artwork. A large selection of books is available at the studip for those having trouble choosing just the right design for the occasion. The catalogues offer a wide variety of patterns appropriate for glass. The pattern may be as simple as a couples’ names for a pair of crystal wedding glasses to a bouquet of orchids on a refreshment pitcher. The desired effect will determine if the piece is sandblasted or etched. Once the stencil is cut, it must be glued to the glass securely so it is not blown off during sandblasting. The item is placed in a cabinet and blasted with aluminum oxide. The final product has a soft, over-all, brushed effect to the glass which was exposed to the sand. Hand-etching is the actual drawing of the design directly onto the glass with tiny diamond-tipped utensils. The individual lines are carefully carved to create a texture and depth to the work. As well as champagne glasses, pitchers and mugs, Mrs. Dougall has created designs on much larger pieces. Exquisite art Judy Dougall of Exeter operates The Gifted Hands Studio where she handcrafts glassware with hand etched or sandblasted designs. The pieces can be custom designed or selected from the variety available at her studio. On display in her showroom is a wall­ divider which features three panels, approximately five feet by two feet, sandblasted to provide an attractive accessory to any room as well as an element of privacy. A small china cabinet sits next to the Continued on page 26 Museums have varied collections Continued from page 24 wilderness earlier this century. Found in a Toronto railyard, the school on wheels was moved to Clinton for renovation. Located in the beautiful park which bears his name, the car is also a memorial for Clinton native Fred Sloman, the "Dean of School Car Teachers." He lived and taught in this travelling school for many years beginning in 1926. Visitors will be amazed at how this family lived and travelled in this single railway car, bringing reading and writing skills to Canada's north. Century Agriculture Centre The Century Agriculture Center represents the life-time antique collection of Bob and Betty Batty. One of the most unique exhibits is an 1855 log cabin, which was moved to the site from Dungannon. There is a harness shop with antique horse equipment and a drive shed. Located 1/2 mile north of Clinton on County Road 8, the Centre also has an extensive assortment of farm implement seats, farm tools, magazines, photographs and antique dolls. Folmar Windmill Visitors can go back in time as they explore the only wind driven sawmill and gristmill in North America and see how nature's energy can cut heavy logs into beams and boards quietly and efficiently using two large wind powered gang saws. Upstairs visitors can view the massive hardwood beams or stand beside the 74 foot wind sails. Beautifully situated just outside Bayfield, the windmill sits on the shore of a small lake and is surrounded by dense woods. Gingerbread Doll Museum This museum opened in 1987 to house the doll collection of the Hamilton family. Located on Howick St., Wroxeter it has over 4,000 dolls dating from 1840 to the present, from all over the world. There are also numerous doll-related items such as cradles, buggies, doll houses and other children's toys. 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