Nov
15
2009
Answer to Design Definition: C
slub
Function: noun
Date: 1851
: a soft thick uneven section in a yarn or thread
SILK SLUB PILLOW
DENIM SLUBS
WOOL SLUB HEADWRAP
KILLER SLUBS
Nov
13
2009
Biscuit Joint: Answer C!
A biscuit joint is a type of woodworking joint developed in the 1950s. In a biscuit joint, an oval-shaped piece of wood known as a biscuit is inserted into slots in the two pieces of wood to be connected. Glue on the biscuit causes it to expand,creating a snug fit and a very clean joint. The mechanics of a biscuit joint are totally hidden, making this technique popular for applications where woodworkers do not want people to be able to see the joint. click here to see how this face was made at ligno3d.com
Nov
12
2009
TR0MPE L’OIEL
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Main Entry: trompe l’oeil
Pronunciation: \(ˌ)trȯmp-ˈlə-ē, trōⁿp-ˈlœi\
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: French trompe-l’œil, literally, deceives the eye
Date: 1889
Pronunciation: \(ˌ)trȯmp-ˈlə-ē, trōⁿp-ˈlœi\
1 : a style of painting in which objects are depicted with
photographically
realistic detail; also : the use of similar technique in interior decorating
2 : a trompe l’oeil painting or effect
3 : something that misleads or deceives the senses : illusion
Photos courtesy of flickr. Definiton courtesy of Mirriam Webster
Sep
1
2009
Finial Correct Answer: C!!!!
Finial: A decorative crowing ornament or detail in architecture. The term now applies to any decorative feature usually a top a vertical post.
VaVaVoom fireplace finials
Four Poster Bed with finials
Finials Galore! 
Gaudi’s La Familia Sagrada Barcelona (will it ever be done?)
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