Thursday, June 26, 2008

Ornament Thusday has an Independent Party!


Our lovely Michelle of http design has featured her sculpture for us this month... and all of our OT Girls have gone independent! Check out Michelle's creation and the hot links for all the OT Girls!

The house is full of plaster hands in various positions and colours but my real hand is unstuck in time for this month's Ornament Thursday!

This pendant is called Indepence from Race and Religion. I've sculpted a woman's face and used bits from Krafty Lady Art Moulds. Her cheeks and hair are from parts of a key and keyhole mould. Kristine, the Krafty Lady herself, has a quality product that is wonderful to use. I've not found a medium yet that can't be used in her moulds... Friendly Plastic, Premo, Fimo and Kato clays, plaster, wax, Magic Mud, hot glue.... but I digress. (sorry)

Originally the woman in this pendant started as pink clay and African American features. I wanted to see what oil paint did to clay so now she's nicely aged and has a lovely glow about her... but she's not so pink. The reverse is backfilled with textured black clay (thanks Lynne!) and has a brass tube running down the length to hold her weight (thanks Tommie!)

Here is what the other OT members have been up to this month:

Alexa Westerfield a.k.a Swelldesigner
Craft some red, white and blue drink charms from vintage wartime posters. They'll make a big bang at your 4th of July cookout!

Art Bead Scene
Field of poppies bracelet project from Heather

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Celebrate the Independent Spirit

Hurray for Red, White and Blue
Lisa takes a shot at teeny tiny beads for a change

Linda at BeadStyle Magazine
Childhood memories of Independence Day's past inspired this necklace.

Strands of Beads
Melissa sees stars this month while considering the meaning of independence

What is America to Me?
Michelle's favorite words on our country...

Michelle's take on Independence
Over at http design, Michelle has sculpted a piece which gives a different perspective on independence.

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I really love the way this woman looks! Her mouth, the third eye, the keyhole pattern... she is really unique and beautiful. The antiquing is also wonderful and brings an integrity to the piece. As if she was just unearthed from an archaeological dig!