A Heart A Day....

Polymer clay heart with slate grey wash. Very simple yet chic.

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A Heart A Day...

This was one of my favorite pendant designs. It was made from white clay, then stamped, baked and washed in light blue glazes. Once the blue was dry I antiqued the entire pendant to bring out the textures.

A Heart A Day....

Sweet and tiny ceramic tile heart pendants on silver ball chain.

A Heart A Day...

My goal for this new year is to try and 'create' some type of art every day. So, I thought what better way to experiment with art than to make heart designs. My objective is to make some type of art with the heart shape every day. I hope to post my creations every day as well. The posts will be under the label 'A Heart A Day...'. This pendant is made from white polymer clay. I made two separate sides then bonded them together for a more chunky look. Each side is textured and I have done a black acrylic wash and antique wash. Cute and simple:)

Gorgeous Necklace Design by Beadnoninka on Etsy

I am thrilled to showcase photos of a beautiful necklace design made by Beadnoninka on etsy. She used one of my polymer clay face cabs to make this stunning intricately embroidered beaded necklace. Her work is absolutely amazing. She makes colorful beaded embroidery jewelry designs with seed beads and mixed media pieces. I am always mesmerized when I see the work of talented artists like Beadnoninka. The time and attention to detail in each of her pieces is amazing. Take a look at more of her lovely designs on etsy at Beadnoninka

More new tile charms...

I have added a few more tile charms to my designs. Hoping to get some mixed media earrings made up with some of them.

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New stamps and new designs. I'm ready for the new year:) I am addicted to making monogram pendants. Combining paint with the clay makes for wondrous new creations...

Merry Christmas...Happy Holidays:)

Hoping everyone is enjoying this holiday season. The New Year is quickly approaching. As usual, I have tons of promises to myself for the new year....make more clay objects, learn new techniques and mediums and find more time to 'create'. I'm hoping I'll be able to achieve a few of these goals as the days seem to zoom by faster and faster:)

More Holey Hearts...

I've been making a lot of heart shaped pendants lately. Trying to come up with a few new designs before Valentines Day arrives. My Holey Hearts pendant design is one of my most favorite designs. There are so many possibilities for them and they are so versatile in how they can be strung. They look great on silk, hemp or leather cording. Simply tie them onto your cord and it's ready to wear.

Beads are drying....

Sometimes it feels like it takes forever to get my polymer clay beads ready to sell. Kneading, rolling, stamping, baking, painting, drying....whew! What a long process. But, before I start feeling sorry for myself I remember what my fellow ceramic clay artists go through to complete one tiny bead. From getting a perfect consistency in their clay to firing, and glazing and re-firing. What an ordeal....all for that perfect tiny bead:) I admit I am fascinated with earthen clay and hope to move towards working in this medium one day. Until then I will be happy rolling out my polymer clay and learning all that I can about this art form. I stayed up late last night forming these beads that are now drying this morning. I've found it more efficient to get my bead designs formed up the night before so they are ready to bake and decorate as soon as I come back to my studio.

New Designs...

Been busy experimenting with new forms of clay. I love polymer clay and the possibilities are endless with it. However, my fingers have been busy playing in earthen clay lately. I've found a new source of creativity.... self drying clay. Not the kind that is made of paper but real clay. It feels the same as clay that must be kiln fired except it air dries to rock like consistency. It's very versatile and easy to work with too. These little angels are some of my newest air dry designs.

New Bead Designs

I have been totally consumed with making new bead and pendant designs this week. Busy, busy, busy little bead studio....the clay's a flying LOL.

Angel Sprites

I have been working on some angel sculptures for my etsy shop. Here is an example of a finished piece. I like to work in a folk art style and that is what is reflected in each of my 'angel sprite' designs