Leaf Painting

I'm trying new projects left and right trying to expand my knowledge of working with Metal Clay. Recently I have been painting leaves.

Each leaf if picked out making sure to get the ones that seem almost perfect.

The next part is to adhere them to a press-n-seal surface so that the leaves when drying won't curl up at the ends.

The first layer is added slightly watered down. It is painted on then left to dry overnight.

Each layer goes on drying time overnight for best results.

I suggest if you're going to try this that you paint on at least 15 layers for a good thickness. These were painted with about 10 and there was some thiness that I had to build up.

Eventually the leaf will peel off, if it doesn't it will burn off during firing.

The result...... Realistic fine silver leaves!

A Turtle And His Long Journey

I made my first attempt at an animal. As he goes through his long journey I will post his ups and downs ;)

His first hurdle was the tiny bubbles on his back, didnt quite work out the way I'd planned so I filed them off. After staring at the unfinished look of this for a while I decided to drill out the seed beads and contemplate this for a while.

Unity Bracelet

This is my Unity bracelet. Made out of Metal Clay for a forum challenge!

All Things New and Fun!

Wow! I've been a busy bee lately! I have all new things that are going to be showing at the Grape and Ale in Southport, NC.
I'm pretty excited, the location is between Oak Island and Southport. I hope it brings alot of new clients my way!
Also I finally finished a Metal Clay piece that I'm going to enter into a challenge with The Military Brats Team on Etsy! The challenge piece was to be a dandelion. I originally made a piece for the challenge but decided on another entry.
First off here are two pics of the Grape and Ale, this wine shop has a variety of wines as well as a great selection of beer.
Then, the newest pieces that will be showcased there.
And last but not least.... My Challenge Piece!!!
Let me know what you think!!

New Collection

I've been playing around with this idea in my head for a while how to make jewelry out of bottle caps, well this is what I came up with!

Sorry for the crude picture but It was with my phone and the lighting isn't all that great. It does give you an idea though what I've been doing.

I'm going to Harbor Freight today to look for small metal shears. I'm pretty excited, its one of my favorite stores. Lol!!

Studio Setup

Here is a small 20 piece set up, soon to be bigger... At Lovebird Studio