The other thing that I have been doing since I have gotten back from the IOLI Convention (in August) is playing around in my enameling studio. I sold alot of shuttles at Convention and this gave me the impetus to make new ones. It seems that every time that I go back to enameling I make shuttles that are quite different in design style to the previous ones I have made. I guess I keep evolving my style.

The new style that I have adopted is the use of decals designed for use on glass and ceramics. Since enamel IS glass, these work perfectly for me to enhance my shuttles. I wish I had painting skills, but I don’t so this the best I can do.

The decals are permanently fused into/on the enamel/glass surface. They will not come/rub off.

I’ve had a lot of fun finding and using various decals. I have: black animals-dogs and cats, sugar-skull cats, flowers, snowflakes;, birds, bees, ladybugs, butterflies, and even a motorcycle.

Check them out on my Etsy shop at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheShuttleSmith?ref=hdr_shop_menu