Here are two completed barrette holders. They are the same length between the top and the botttom pieces. I had over 25 barrettes on the pink rose one. Lots of room between the barrettes so that they where easy to see.
The second one is made out of my rose canes with my butterfly wing cane and a body added. The butterfly looks really nice and is raised over the flowers. I will be listing these for sale on the webstore soon. You can e-mail me with any questions on them that you might have. I will be doing others with different designs and colors.
I made a cane of just butterfly wings, thinking that I could cut two wings and add a body. It work pretty good. The wings look nice. I put three butterflies on the barrette holder that I was making. They look really nice. They have more dimension then the flower canes that I used with them but I like the look. I am going to try working with butterflies both by just making the wings and also practice making a traditional cane.
I got some alcohol inks the other day. (They where on sale). I am planning on playing with them this coming week. I have some techniques that use them that I want to try. I have heard that the alcohol inks hold their color better. It will be interesting to see how things work out. I know that I need to careful while using the inks, or I might get colored as well.
Tomorrow, I plan on getting pictures of the barrette holders and posting them. I have two made that I will be putting up for sale soon. I really like the plans and they are easy to make. I will also be making more soon.
These are two bracelets. The beads are the ones that I made from scrape ends of clay. The blue one is from the same failed canes as the blue necklace (the one with out earrings.)
Here are necklaces and earrings. They are also made from the beads. The Pink and Pearl is made from scrape faux Mother-of-Pearl. The blue set is from scrape Fauz Abalone. The Blue Wave is from the same failed cane as the blue bracelet but with a different look.
This afternoon, I made my very first butterfly cane. I think it turn out okay but it is not perfect or as I really want it to be. I know PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. I will do some more and practice. The one that I made in blue. I really do love the colors. Once it rests and the clay cools, I will try to put it on something just to see how it works out.
I have also going to beta test a tutorial on doing faux tortoise shell. It looks really promising. I am hoping that it turns out well so that I can add it to my list of faux treatments.
I have one new necklace laid out to string. I like it better then my first one. I am not sure if I will have matching anything to go with it. I figure something out.
I got some alcohol inks to try last night. I just have to find the information on using them with polymer clay. I know that I have it somewhere. I will find it and play with it, althought that may have to wait until next week.
Today, instead of playing with the clay itself, I decided to string some of the bead I have made. I got one necklace and one bracelet done so far. I have plans for earrings to match both and two more necklaces. I hope to get them done tomorrow. I have to keep an eye on the clock today so that I am not late for work.
I do have a guild meeting on Saturday and plan on taking what I have created with me. I am pleased with my first attempts and now that with time and practice, I will improve. I am just so happy to be doing more with my creativity.
I have been getting wonderful praise on my barrettes. I just haven’t sold any of them recently. I hope to soon, although I really have more fun making them. (And wearing them! And giving them away!)
I will be covering some glass items as well this week. I have a few vases I want to try, as well as a votive candle holder. I will see how that goes.