One of the most ridiculous things I picked up at a garage sale recently was a bag of giant Santa hats, all brand new. Why I picked them up I don’t remember, oh yeah, because they were FREE!!!! I couldn't figure out what they were intended for as they were way too big to wear on a normal head. Weeks later, I noticed a label on the bag which said “chair covers,” oh how mundane!So mystery solved and needing to clear my bulging studio, I put them in my give away box. But when I went to smash some glass, I dug one out to use as a protective cloth bag. Turns out they are perfect for this, a heavy material that won't tear easily. These pieces are from an old overhead lampshade that I smashed to bits and then tumbled in play sand and water... just like the ocean... for about 24 hours. They came out softly etched and looking like they had been in the ocean for years.
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