Feb 3 Oliver Fuzzymouth aka Furball Artist

Feb 3 Oliver Fuzzymouth aka Furball Artist,
originally uploaded by pati b.

Oliver, who comes up for morning kisses at my computer caught post-grooming gathering materials for next furball creation.

One of the Seven Mewses ..... lucky to catch this as he rarely slows down ....

March 27 My New Watchband

March 27 Watchband,
originally uploaded by pati b.

Not long ago, my husband bought me this fun watch. The band was a utilitarian black leather band, stiff, uncomfortable and ugly.
I loved the watch but never wore it...yesterday I did this and now love it!

I admit: There's no polymer clay or paint in this band, but it's pretty and makes me happy.....

March 26 Poppy Pendants in Progress

March 26 Poppy Pendants in Progress,
originally uploaded by pati b.

Every year around this time, in addition to painting crocuses and tulips, I begin to paint poppies. This year I had intended to see what I could do with clay. I carved a poppy design plate the other day and will try that next....but at the end of the day I may also have to get out the canvas and tubes.
I have lots of poppy cane so don't know what else I might do once these pieces are polished etc.

Disk_Serape Disk by Artybecca

Disk_Serape Disk,
originally uploaded by artybecca.

She is so good...so very very good. Someday when I "grow up" .....

Caja y marco de arcilla polimérica

Caja y marco de arcilla polimérica,
originally uploaded by fperezajates.

Wonderful stuff here, and generous tutorial advice.....

March 23 2010 new patterns

March 23 2010 new patterns,
originally uploaded by pati b.

Positives and; negatives: Except for poppies, which were lightly incised before clay was cured, then carved after curing, the positives were made using extruded strands. (I made a couple of more negative impressions of poppies which were in oven when I took this photo..they are much crisper.)

March 21 Black River Raven

March 21 Black River Raven,
originally uploaded by pati b.

Made from a piece of scrap I couldn't resist ... the raven was carved after curing and then filled with liquid clay and oil paint. The piece was sanded and buffed, the raven finished with several coats of high gloss for contrast.
The beads are glass except for ivory stone which was recycled from a necklace I purchased at Thieves Market in Bangkok in the 80's.
Pendant measures 1 1/4 at narrowest point up to 1 3/4 at widest, and is 2 1/2 inches long.
The overall length is 21-22 inches.
The clasp is a silver-plated toggle. Each side is double-crimped and finished with a silver crimp bead

Faux River Rocks

Faux River Rocks,
originally uploaded by ketztx4me.

Wonderful pieces by ketztx4me ....
she says "Always wanted to try my hand at these--more uses for scrap clay! solid polymer clay, sanded and buffed. "

Yum!

Textured Beads by Marcia Palmer

Textured Beads,
originally uploaded by Marcia Palmer.

I love the things she does! They are so rich and full of interest and nearly always have the look of the ages about them.

MoonStumpp's Fabulous Color Gizmos Series-Nammu-(6)

MMJ Lampwork- Color Gizmos Series-Nammu-(6),
originally uploaded by Moon Stumpp.

Love this amazing glasswork's artists stuff....not to be missed.

March 16 Talla (carving) detail

March 16 Talla (carving) detail,
originally uploaded by pati b.

Clay pendant, 3 layers of clay; 1 3/8 x 2 from top of bail. Double strand of Japanese glass and Thai metal beads. The oblong beads are from a necklace I bought over 20 years ago at Thieves Market in Bangkok. The carving is from a stamp I made awhile ago.

March 15 Belize

March 15 Belize,
originally uploaded by pati b.

Length 32-34" Pendant 2 x 2 1/2
Polymer Clay, wooden beads; antiqued, lightly buffed & waxed. Adjustable bolo closure

March 15 Red River pendant detail

March 15 Red River pendant detail,
originally uploaded by pati b.

Pendant 1 1/2 x 2 1/2, polymer clay: Sanded, buffed and waxed. Beads are rhodonite, polished and matte clay. Toggle closure.

March 13 Gilded Fragment Pendant

March 13 Gilded Fragment Pendant,
originally uploaded by pati b.

Pendant 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. Necklace 18" overall. Polymer Clay and Czech glass beads.

Hot Lava Necklace

Hot Lava Necklace,
originally uploaded by WandieOrtiz.

Wandie Ortiz makes some of the most beautiful raku-style pendants. Click the picture to see more of her stuff on Flickr, or visit her etsy shop if you have a chance.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/bijouxhibou

March 11 Works in Various Stages

March 11 Works in Various Stages,
originally uploaded by pati b.

Much to my embarrassment, I had all but forgotten half of these pieces awaiting completion...carving, drilling, bezels and/or sanding, etc.
This is why I found acrylics more compatible than oils....I could work A to Z.
Resolution: MUST BECOME MORE DISCIPLINED!

2010-0309-Four Petroglyph pendants

2010-0309-4-petroglyphs,
originally uploaded by pati b.

Didn't have as much time as I had hoped/planned last week, but I was able to complete these. The fifth, a raven, is giving me some techical problems. Hopefully, the pendant will come together.
I'm planning to work this week (my workweeks start on Thursday) on some raku-inspired pieces/techniques.
Being new to clay, I never know quite what will come of my efforts. It's half the fun.

March 5 2010 Redrock Bighorns

March 5 2010 Redrock Bighorns,
originally uploaded by pati b.

My newest petroglyph-inspired pendant necklace with unique bolo-style wood-clay bead closure. Soon available on etsy.