Saturday, May 29, 2010

Back in the Studio

Now that our vacation is a fading memory, I'm back in my studio working on some polymer clay and beadweaving.



A few months ago, I made this first attempt at a polymer clay picture:



It was a good first attempt... I liked it. I kept it out on my worktable so I could work out the mental puzzle of how to use it.

I started by gluing the clay oval to some ultrasuede and beaded around it. Pretty!



A simple spiral rope with sterling silver end caps and clasp is the finishing touch.



I'm delighted with the finished result - bright Spring colors, and the toned-down browns of the rope balance it nicely.



This little beauty is currently listed for sale in my Etsy shop.

copyright 2010 Shibori Girl

7 comments:

T.Allen said...

Welcome back Kate! I love what you've done with the polymer focal; very pretty.

lori vliegen said...

well, you solved that mental puzzle beautifully.....this is gorgeous and i don't think it will last long in your etsy shop!!! keep on beadin', gal, and enjoy your weekend!! xox, ;))

rochambeau said...

Very nice Kate!
You are so GOOD!!

Happy weekend to you!!
xox
Constance

Christie Minchew said...

Even though you showed me how you do this, I still can't believe such an intricate picture can be created with clay. And alllll that beading! Somebody is going to be very lucky to have this one :).
Happy weekend with Marble Man!,
Christie

DVArtist said...

Great piece of art. I love the colors too.
Nicole/Beadwright

Robin said...

What a beautiful piece, you've got a great eye for what goes together.

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Unknown said...

Beautiful Kate!
My very favorite colors...

x..x