Thursday, November 20, 2008

An Early Turkey Dinner

I baked my turkey dinner early.  Because my local glass group, Southern Flames had a Thanksgiving glass challenge.

You can see more views of it in my shop, like the stuffing that is overflowing from the cavity.  And of course it has some garnish- lettuce and cranberries to make it look more festive.

I built "the bird" first, and then decided to add the platter.  That was "interesting".  Not sure that I'd do it that way again, but it was fun.  I had the bird made on the mandrel, and then took an ivory rod and made a very large maria, and heated it up as well as the turkey connection and gently mashed them together.  (don't confuse that with the potatoes)
I then burned off the rest of the ivory rod and flattened the bottom, so the platter would sit flat.
And then garnished the plate to add a little color and interest.  Voila!  Now I don't need to cook one.


4 comments:

  1. Marcy - you continue to amaze me! I showed my hubby and he wants to know if you'll share what you've been smoking!
    Vicki

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  2. Marcy, Can I come for dinner? Your turkey looks great!

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  3. Wow Marcy where do you get the patience to do all those tiny details? What fun!!

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  4. I hope you don't mind I had to make a turkey to wear to all our Thanksgiving outings the next couple of days. Also wanted to thank you for all the giving as in help, tips and inspiration you give to all lampworkers.

    THANK YOU! Marcy : )

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