![]() ![]() īecause of the tendency of 45S5 glass to crystallize during sintering (which reduces the ability of the glass particles to sinter by viscous flow), glass–ceramic scaffolds of 45S5 glass have low strength, in the range reported for trabecular bone. Since that time, other glass–ceramics and glass–ceramic scaffolds with a variety of composition and architecture have been developed for bone replacement. An early example was the development of apatite/wollastonite (A/W) bioactive glass–ceramics for the replacement of vertebrae. Consequently, one rationale for the development of bioactive glass ceramics was the potential for achieving better mechanical properties. With a composite structure composed typically of a fine crystalline phase dispersed in a matrix of glass, the glass–ceramic often has better physical and mechanical properties (e.g., strength fracture toughness) than the parent glass formed by melting and casting. Glass–ceramics, as described earlier, are crystallized glasses formed by a controlled heat treatment of the parent glass or as a result of thermal treatment (sintering) during fabrication. Rahaman, in Tissue Engineering Using Ceramics and Polymers (Second Edition), 2014 3.9 Bioactive glass–ceramics They feel like ancient, mystical angels who offer love, knowledge, protection + support.M.N. Like a form I must’ve taken on in a parallel dimension or time. I know they don’t touch or resonate with everybody the same. I just surrender to the process + allow the faucet of expression to flow freely. My favorite thing about creating them is sitting down with a ball of clay + having no earthly idea what will emerge. They’ve allowed me to explore layers of myself I didn’t even know were there.Įach one teaches me something new or nourishes me in a different way. If you missed yesterdays post, I’m giving away this faerie friend! Have you entered?✨Ĭhanneling + bringing forth these magical little beings has brought so much enrichment to my creative practice. Please, nurture the mothers in your life + treat them as if they are the sap that holds all of us together- because they are We are the sacred portal between dimensions. What a beautiful fucking embodiment of everything I hope to be as a mother.Įvery mother holds this vast array of experience within. ![]() She is each extreme + everything in between. She is a macrocosm of polarity, duality + balance. She can rise from the strength she carries alone, but truly thrives when she’s supported. She dances in harmony with the moon + sun. She’s infinitely mysterious + completely familiar. Her mountains tower above the clouds + her ocean floors sink into abysses we’ll never see. Her power is intimidating + her tenderness is comforting. Simultaneously, her softness + love unconditionally foster all the lives that depend on her- down to the microscopic organisms we can’t even see. Her humbling strength can instantaneously burn down a forest blow away a town crumble steel buildings crack open the ground + flood miles of land. ![]() ![]() Mama Earth is one of the most inspiring manifestations of Mother I look to for guidance. I will always hold a deep reverence for mothers. The transition from maiden to mother is both like a flower slowly blooming + a nut being violently cracked open- physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally + energetically. Motherhood is a metamorphic journey initiated by the rite of passage of birth. My intention was to infuse all of Her qualities into this shrine- I feel it, can you? It has crumbled + changed me in every way- this piece was my way of processing this experience. I birthed my first baby almost three years ago. Divine Mother Muse :|: A sacred shrine for ritual, prayer + offerings~įor me, this is the most potent piece in the collection. ![]()
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