WELCOME TO ESSENCE OF PHOENIX'S WORKSHOP

Welcome to my workshop, I am so glad you stopped by! Let's see what I have been up to :)

After a busy day of prepping molds and mixing cement for my "Moonstone" collection, this sight makes me smile :) in excitement for tomorrow when I get to un-mold the bowls and tea lights.

It's the next day! Un-molded all the bowls and tea lights. Very happy with Moonstone results :) Still lots of work ahead but for now these beauties get to sunbathe for a few day before they get a generous coating of concrete sealant.

Moonstone is a pigmented concrete that is charcoal in color and has a particular textured finish with copper painted accents. 

Sealing the concrete prevents moisture absorption that can cause the cement to weaken and break-down.

This is a different batch having a concrete sealant applied. Love working out doors!

This is my side kick, and never far from my side, Super Duper Kooper the Ulitimate Spaniel. He hangs out with me wherever I am working and finds the most comfy spot for a siesta LOL

There is no substitute for hard work. Thomas A. Edison

Prepping surfaces to the desired effect. There is no way around it, this is hard and dirty work.

Cured and sealed concrete raw forms waiting to be brought to life :)

Painted Traditional Mushrooms with clear coat gloss finish.

This is a completed Moonstone Fire Bowl and Tea Light Pillar Set with copper accent painted into the regressed pattern.