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Fun with Clay Beads

Published on January 24, 2011 in Abstract Art, Art by black women, Art Sale, Crafts, Flowers and Sunflowers. 2 Comments

Polymer clay beads…because clay is fun.  ALL HAVE BEEN SOLD

I’m brand spanking new at clay works, especially polymer clay, boy is it different than natural clay. Seeing as how I don’t have a kiln then polymer is my next best option.

About 4 months ago my physical therapist suggested I build hand strength by working with clay. I was unable to start with clay but I did start with play dough and work my way up. Clay is great physical therapy and a great creative tool.

Seeing as how I like to change things up a bit I decided against using store bought stones but instead found small rocks from outside to place in the pendant bezel. Fun, fun, fun. All of these are hand painted and hand formed and all were a total blast right to the end.

You can see a few items in my Etsy Shop. Check the sidebar for the Etsy link.

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Humble in Polymer Clay

Published on January 23, 2011 in Art, Art by black women, Crafts, Originals and Women of Strength. 0 Comments

I started out with several squares of clay and just sort of kept messing around until I got to a spot where I thought I might be on to something. When I realized I was on to something I punched it all down and started over. I formed the face with more features, added a shawl, lacy texture to the bottom of the dress, a hat and folder hands at her chest.

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Turquoise and Bronze Ornaments

Published on November 17, 2010 in Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Crafts and Originals. 0 Comments

What do you get when you mix a Christmas ornament, adobe clay and acrylic paints? You get three hand designed turquoise and bronze ornaments to decorate a hand strung hairpipe bone plant hanger.

The design is drip glaze style achieved by layering acrylics over adobe clay. The ornaments were allowed to air dry then a clear sealer was added. Continue reading ‘Turquoise and Bronze Ornaments’

Handmade Rag Doll Plastic Bag Holder

Published on October 18, 2010 in Art, Art by black women, Crafts, Originals and Rag Doll. 1 Comment

This doll has been hand stitched and has a dress which doubles as a bag holder for ‘green conscious’ individuals. Her hair is made of soft brown yarn and comes down long to her arms but is currently twisted up. All her accessories such as the 5 paper flowers and gold trim scarf can be removed for a new look.

With peachy soft skin, big green eyes and beautiful brown hair this plastic bag holder doll will surely bring a smile to your face. Her dress is a dark reddish brown and cream checkered pattern. She’ll fit perfectly in a country or modern home.

The doll was hand stitched and her features were hand painted. The bag itself is a rescued item as are the flowers, buttons and ribbon for her scarf. Continue reading ‘Handmade Rag Doll Plastic Bag Holder’

One Prayer – Child in Clay

Published on September 23, 2010 in Art, Art by black women, Black Children, Children, Crafts, Experimental design and Originals. 2 Comments

I love clay especially when I can hand form something. I don’t have tools for clay work so I’m a bit limited. I still enjoy it but right now I’m uncertain how to proceed with this clay piece. I want to decrease the size of her nose and paint her either solid pearl or solid black. I’d like to give her a few more facial features as well. I guess what I’m concerned about is messing her up. I’m so new at this that I worry I’ll just jack her up so I suppose for awhile she’ll sit this way on my table.