Mirrors are such useful tools. These two are in my studio, still useful after many long years of service. The green one belonged to my grandmother's cousins Phyllis and Margaret. I inherited it when they went into a nursing home in the early 1990s. The black mirror used to sit on my mother's dresser until she gave it to me.⠀
I love their thick bevels, the smoothness of their handles worn from use, and the patina of wear and tear.⠀
I have strong feelings about many of the tools I use. As a maker, these tools are almost as meaningful to me as the things I make. I created #toolsontuesday to keep up the practice of sharing stories about the tools we use and live with.⠀
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On Tuesdays, I share some of my favorite tools. I hope you'll share yours in the comments — it feels good to honor these everyday objects.⠀