Blogtoberfest (Day 27)
Once I was done with the smashing, I had to turn my 'shards' into something more presentable ...
Ah, sooo much nicer and infinitely more wearable. Shaping china is a grotty job. I wear a face mask and goggles as well as a big apron but I still manage to get fine dust on my face and all over my clothes. Seriously, I would do it naked except that I'd be too afraid that I could have a slip and do serious damage (now that is a mental image you didn't need huh?). I love watching these pieces take shape. Today, one thing led to another and before I knew it ...
a new bird was hatched! This is a first for me - by far the most ambitious shaping I have ever undertaken. It measures about 6cms across so it isn't tiny but will be great for a pendant. Smashing! As for those other pieces? Well, here is what I have made with them ...
These will are part of some work I am putting together for a juried exhibition, but more about that tomorrow!
4 comments:
Loving that blue china necklace Sue...right up my alley!!!
The not so little birdie is pretty impressive!
Amazing, I really like this! I love your creativity
Holy COW! I can't believe you can turn broken china into a BIRD with your hands! Amazing! I have soldered around shards, but never tried to make a recognizable shape. I bow down to you...
Fantastic. I imagine a lot of work went into making this and the results are superb!
xoxo Kim
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