Out of show season is the time to build up my stock of beads, pendants and findings. I am very blessed to have studio space and a supportive husband at home, but am also blessed to have a FABULOUS sister, who supports my creative passion. Sue lives about 2 hours from me on a wonderful spread in Kentucky. Her place is a "retreat" for me. I escaped to her place last weekend, and could feel stress start to melt away as I pulled up the long driveway to her house. She and her husband Jim allow me a "studio" away from home. I arrived with clay and tools, ready to play for 3 1/2 days. I made beads, beads, charms, pendants and more beads, while she delighted in making pendants. I have no idea how many we made, but it's definitely a huge stash. (We probably could have made more, but breaks HAD to be allowed to love, adore and hug her 4 dogs who hung out with and inspired us. :o)
First bisque firing cooled in the kiln
pendants waiting to be glazed
left-very small sample of the hundreds of beads
right- small charms and links
36 oz bowls of pendants, beads
Boy, do I have a lot of glazing to do!!!
Next blog, I'll show you how some of the finished product looks with some of Steve's enameled headpins***
wow...I can't even imagine being able to do this with metal...but I am taking a lost wax casting class next week...hopefully can increase my production !!!
ReplyDeleteLove them, Kelli! I have just started getting into the clay again! It's a long process, but the results are always worth it. Make sure to take pics of this batch when done :o)
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Wow. I envy you. The clay is wonderful but the time with your sister is absolutely priceless!! Cherish it and her. <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to build up your inventory while enjoying life! Clay has never been my medium, but I sure love seeing what others come up with!
ReplyDeleteThat's an impressive amount of new stock! Yea!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing everything in bulk like this!!! and how fun to be able to create with a friend!
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