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We needed house numbers.  I was going to try and cut some out of leftover zinc sheet metal, and I may still, but I need to figure out a way to cut curves with tin snips.  They aren't really... designed for that.  I guess you could cut curves with them, but it increases the chances of an emergency room visit as far as I can tell.  Great for straight lines, though.  Anyway.  I then moved to scribbling on slate.  Natalie thought it was cute, so I moved on it.  I may eventually mount a piece of slate to the wall, but for now having it hang like this is good enough.  You'd be surprised how easily you can drill into slate using a carbide bit! 

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