Because I'm working from home this summer. Because I have more time.
I love the interactions and inspiration. The camaraderie that is felt during these challenges from Art Bead Scene Blog and the June challenge was so thoughtful! You can find it here.
I went ahead and created a few enameled pieces by torch firing recycled copper bits in hues that I felt complimented the art. I used skunk berry leaves (a type of sumac) to make the impressions. Then added a few poly beads by shipwreckdandy to the wrapped stems.
Fun. Fun. Fun. Here's the art work. Just lovely. Read all about it in the link above. xoxo
Love your earrings, even more so knowing that you created that enameled components! Thanks for joining in the fun with us! Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteBeautiful earrings! I also took an enameling class a couple of years ago: I agree, it's a lot of fun to make your own enameled components.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love enameling! so.much.fun!
DeleteThe pastel enamel is very interesting. I did not know that you can make impressions while enamelling like that. But then I have only taken one class in enamelling and not practiced since then.
ReplyDeleteHi! I lay a pressed and dried leaf over the base enamel then shake on another color. When I remove the leaf, the surrounding enamel sits higher than the base enamel so when fired, it appears as an impression. I wrote about the process a few posts back if you're interested! xo
DeleteVery pretty little earrings you made. I like the way you got the leaf shape. Ingenuity in action
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Awesome piece! I can't enamel...have a fear of getting burnt...so I do admire those who do work with fire and extreme heat. I love the way the leaves look on the green background. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love doing these leaf impressions. So much fun!
DeleteAwesome earrings! Spot on for this month's challenge!
ReplyDeleteYour enameled components are awesome... I love what you did with the leaf impressions!
ReplyDeleteLove them! They are so unique the way you used leaves!
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