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11th January 2026

TIL Taking Neon I at the Crucible — I took the Neon I intensive week-long evening class at [the Crucible](https://www.thecrucible.org/) in Oakland, with teachers Dan Kuppe and Kat. I learned to make a neon sign! It's still awaiting final infusion of gas, but I'll share photos here once it's finished.

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