Archive for January 2015
Valentine’s Magnets
These were done for my friend as a Valentines’ present from her and her husband to her mother-in-law. The heart is from them. The circle is from their kitty. She came up with the basic concept and I just ran with it. This also unveils my first attempt at videoing my work. I need a…
Read MoreThe Learning Orchid
Oh the Learning Orchid… My first orchid I made separately. I created it first, cured it, and then attached it to the rest of the piece and then cured it again. The first problem was the double-baking. I had used wire to add some support to the petals. When they came out of the oven…
Read MoreJewel-Toned Cuff
This is a quick bracelet/cuff I made this morning. The center has a piece of flat aluminum wire in the middle of it that gives it structure. It’s quite flexible. I can see places where I could improve the technique, but I like it. Approximately 2.5″ across Polymer clay, aluminum wire.
Read MoreBug Garden
Polymer clay, copper, glass 5.5″ x 10.5″ I love bugs*. I love the way they shimmer and move. I think most of them are cute and are full of personality. This piece could have easily been called “Bug Love” or maybe “Love Bug”. I also love flowers and leaves. I was an only child and…
Read MoreOctopus’s Garden
I think this might be what happens when you stop giving a shit what other people think. Polymer clay, glass, mica powders on painted wood base. 5.5″ x 10.5″;
Read MoreRaku Style Beads and Macrame Necklace
Fairy Door
Fairy door. Polymer clay. Good for keeping monsters from getting you under the bed according to @janhira.
Read MoreMistletoe Ornaments
Mistletoe ornaments. Polymer clay. Approximately 2″ balls.
Read MoreDogwood Flower
Dogwood flower. Polymer clay. Appoximately 2.5″.
Read MoreMy New Tiny Vice
I got the cutest little vice for art projects. If only it came in pink it would be the cutest thing ever. I also bought a pair of magnetic vice pads for holding things without (hopefully) crushing them.
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