Friday, July 29, 2011

New Designs Are Always Such Fun!

Geometry Squared...Two Raku Deep Well Bezel/pendants

Wonderful geometric wells in raku. This was an experiment to see how if I could do a double side glaze and have a well for treasures and resin. My thinking is that the back can be filled with shallow objects then resin filled. Open back. Fired in loops for attaching to your project. 
I hope to do several shapes in this design. I have not tried the resin yet...but think this will work great! I think I am going to embed on of my mini Charlottes with a bouquet in one and see what happens:)

Tell Me Your Secrets....It's What's Underneath That Counts...Double Sided Glazed Raku Pendants

These are a re design on my raku leaves. I am making them thicker and adding a detail on the reverse. I like surprises...and these will be striking from both sides:)

 

With A Flourish...Stoneware Round Two Hole Buttons

These look like bone...see the skull  that they are laying on? Blends well together. These are stoneware, but I have used high density pigment paints to create the bone look. I am hoping to do many of my designs in this color combination.

From Here to Eternity... Raku Lentil Bead

These Raku Lintel Beads are quite lovely. Hollow inside, with a hole through top to bottom for stringing. This was a great firing, frosty gold,copper,blue,violet,green flashing. These are not perfectly round...they are hand formed and close to round.

The lintel bead measures approx 1 1/2 inches in diameter and is glazed and embossed on both sides. Each bead is unique as each is embossed with my mold of an original design, cut, partially dried to dome shape, then two disks are then sanded to form a flat surface and attached to form the hollow bead. This is all done before the leather hard stage. A hole is then pushed through top to bottom, and further drying until ready for bisque firing. Beads are primitive in design.

I designed a special firing platform so these could be fired upright and glazed on both sides. The bead is not glued together after firing...it is one piece from the first firing.

As you can see...I have been having grand fun with new designs and altering my old designs. I love my new glaze...the pastel colors are to die for. I have an other one that I am referring to as Ancient Digs because it looks like dug up treasure. Both glazes are rich and play with the light. 

As always...the title above will take you to my shop...if you want to spend some time looking around:)


I Wonder What Harry's Up To Today? Summer Love..That's What! UPDATE.....

I just love it when I get a convo from Harry of Oscarcrow.etsy.com....why is that you ask? Because as often as not Harry is sharing a new creation using one of my little treasures:) And he does this so well:)
Description from Oscarcrow..."This artistic fantasy represents the concept of a temporary liaison..a Summer Love. Made of hand hammered and forged copper and brass with ceramic and found objects. An ornate wire heart in 14k gold-filled wire swings freely at the bottom of the 5 inch pendant. A double looped wire necklace in copper tone is about 20 inches long and is adjustable The small figure on the front above the rose is a raku doll made by wondrousstrange an artist selling here on Etsy." 

Click the title above to go directly to his blog and read his inspiration for this piece. And use this link to browse his other shop treasures as well. http://www.etsy.com/listing/78732122/steampunk-pendant-in-hand-forged-copper  Great place to grab some unique Frozen Charlotte Dolls as well!!

Monday, July 25, 2011

Sea Breezes and Salt in the Air...Treasury II

Like so many of you creative souls...summer turns into a frenzy of chores that keep me from posting:) But when I need to relax...a treasury will do the trick. It's so much like window shopping...but with out all this nasty heat! I have taken time to do several that I hope to share with you.

The wealth of creativity and beauty on Etsy is astounding! I hope you will take time to visit some of these shops...just click on the title above and be transported to a cooler world:) Enjoy!!

Grey Matter Matters...Treasury


Like so many of you creative souls...summer turns into a frenzy of chores that keep me from posting:) But when I need to relax...a treasury will do the trick. It's so much like window shopping...but with out all this nasty heat! I have taken time to do several that I hope to share with you.

The wealth of creativity and beauty on Etsy is astounding! I hope you will take time to visit some of these shops...just click on the title above and be transported to a cooler world:) Enjoy!!

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Bright Brilliant and Wonderful!! I Sighed Too!


LaShell of Designtalentedone.etsy.com says it best..

"I just sigh when I look at this,I think I'm in love. She is one fine fiber necklace big and bold with color and design. You will not find another like this. We have a blend of silk sari ribbon, art fiber yarn, silk yarn and raku clay button in yellow. The button comes from Wondrousstrange at the lovely raku shop! http://www.etsy.com/people/wondrousstrange

The necklace in the loop of it measures 30 1/2" opening and long. The madallion is 3 1/2" wide X 8" long. It's for the strong and bold woman who flames up looking at color! This is a long swinging necklace filled with fiber fun, copper flower caps, crystal and glass beads. If you have any questions just ask. This would be stunning over a jacket, sweater or blouse. There's just something to be said about red.

thank you for looking at part of my heart. :)


 Click on the title above to go to  LaShell's shop....be prepared to smile a lot!! Her primary colors make you feel young again!!

Friday, July 15, 2011

Proof of Atlantis Found...What a Treasure...


Tammara Scott of Starlena.etsy.com has been buying little treasures from me lately...to add to a project...a  visualization of Atlantis... And she just shared her photos of the completed project. Isn't it lovely beyond description:) So rich and full of treasures to find. Can you find any of my pieces? The colors are soft but vivid and the texture...I wish I could see this one in person:) Photographs can never do such a work justice!

One of Tammy's works recently received the Silver award in the recent Fire Mountain Gems Beading Contest. "Magical Fairy Forest" it's listed here on etsy feel free to take a peek..http://www.etsy.com/listing/64702498/magical-fairy-forest-wall-art


Hope you will take time to stop by her shop. So many treasures to see! Click on the title to go to her shop. And you can find her web page here...http://www.mixedmediaartistry.com ENJOY!

Monday, July 4, 2011

Happy Fourth of July To Everyone!!!


Laws alone can not secure freedom of expression, in order that every man present his views without penalty there must be the spirit of tolerance in the entire population.
Albert Einstein


What a wonderful word tolerance is:)

Enjoy the music:)