AFTER FIRING THE BRONZE

These are the bronze metal clay pieces after firing, clean-up and the tumbler.  There is one little stray that I missed and I have it pictured with its twin so you can see what lit looks like right after firing and then after the cleanup/tumble process.  Overall, I am happy with the results.  I think my owl needs a bit more patina to show off his eyes and feathers.  It's not real obvious what  you are looking at on the coral impressions, but I think with some little pearls to accent it would be lovely on a chain or cord!  I must let my imagination wander...Each motorcycle pendant comes out a little different, depending on the amount of clay I leave on the piece.  And, the bamboo I love!  I think the pieces will be great in a bracelet with some pretty bead accents.  Also really like the vine pieces.  I guess you will see these pieces again over time as I incorporate them into my jewelry.  I am still a PMC novice,  but learning as I go along!  Please leave comments, good, bad, or educational!  All comments are appreciated and helpful.  Have a great day  Blessings, Anita

MORE BRONZE METAL CLAY READY FOR THE KILN

MOTOR CYCLE PENDANTS

FLORAL PENDANTS

Jeanne and I got together to do more bronze metal clay.  These are the prefired pieces after clean-up.  I made several new molds from buttons and found objects.  I found one mold to make branches, one of which was bamboo - I can't wait to see that one....it was one long piece and I cut it into segments in hopes of creating links for a bracelet.  Another was a long vine type that I also cut into segments and hope to create earrings and a pendant with bead accents.  Two more motorcycle pendants in the batch.  Oh yes, I had some pieces of coral/beach pieces and I made molds from them.  I am hoping that once fired and patina added, the beautiful natural designs will shine through.  We'll see. They will be out of the kiln today!   More  pics later!  Blessings,  Anita

LEAFY VINE

BAMBOO SEGMENTS

CORAL/BEACH PIECES

NEW POSTINGS ON ARTFIRE TODAY!

I've posted some new items on Artfire today, including a watch, box chain, goldstone bracelet and earrings, and muscovite and copper bracelet.  Lots more to post.  But tomorrow and Friday are grandparents days!  Going to Linesville to see the ducks walk on the fishes backs!

Festival Goodies!

My church, Brookfield United Methodist Church, Brookfield, OH is hosting the 1st "Festival on the Green" on Aug. 14, 15. There will be music, food, vendors/crafters, games, a parade, and more. I am going to have my jewelry set up in the church parlor and have been busy making some new items for the festivities! Here are a few pics. What doesn't go, will be on Artfire next week. Have a great week. Blessings, Anita