I'm obsessed.
Clay and glaze and tiny pottery makings have taken over my studio, the kitchen table and part of the garage.
100% worth it.
I'm obsessed.
Clay and glaze and tiny pottery makings have taken over my studio, the kitchen table and part of the garage.
100% worth it.
These sweet little clay bells were inspired by a picture floating around social media of 'Tibetan Bell' flowers.
Earthenware buttons bisque fired in microwave kiln |
Glazed buttons ready for second firing. |
Finished glazed handmade buttons. |
Every year I make my kid at least one gift for Christmas. In the past I've made a needlefelted sasquatch, a miniature brick wall for graffiti, a needle point that read 'Liquor and Whores'... I try to make a little something that reflects something he's been interested in that particular year.
This year my son has been on and on about old school tattoo flash. I saw some super cool examples of wooden artist hand models that had been painted with tattoos and knew that was just the thing to make this year.
I've been feeling inspired lately and there were LOADS of holiday projects on my to-do list but the days are quickly running out. I've become rather partial to a slower pace, to investing time rather than running myself ragged, and so I'll cut my holiday list short and just post one last project.
But it's such a cute project.
Hold. The. Freaking. Boat.
IMMEDIATELY I tried my hand at them using the video instructions and the results were just sort of ok. I did a deeper dive and... I'm obsessed! I became so obsessed I created a new collage sheet specifically of images I wanted to slap on every bit of polymer clay in my stash!