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2013-0607-judith-wip

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:46:38 -0700

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A wee bit of tweaking on "Judith" herself and then the silk inside. Must stop for the day but will finish in the morning.

2013-0606-judithbox-wip-1

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:24:49 -0700

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I have been having a very difficult time getting into the swing of things, artistically speaking, for some time now. Here is Attempt # 3 (WIP)... a small paper mache' box. The design lows down the sides and if it works out, may be fairly nice.
My inspiration was Klimt's painting "Judith" .... we'll see how it goes when I get to the cat, which should be tomorrow.
The interior sides are as of the moment, earthy red & i plan to line the bottom in puffy black Thai silk...
Wish me luck!

2013-0521-catboxes-wip

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:24:34 -0700

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After months and months of no art projects, I've started on two "catboxes" using two of the handmade polymer clay cat faces from some months ago, paper created from photoshopping two of my cat paintings (from about 2004) which I hope to use to line the sides of the boxes along with little pewter "silk" cushions for the bottoms. I have no idea what I will do beyond that in terms of the boxes themselves or the faces.

jan 2012

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:16:20 -0700

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all silver ...took awhile not only to grow but to become accustomed to.... wouldn't go back to coloring for anything.

May 1 Two Dollar Misadventure Part II

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:15:59 -0700

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I haven't made much literal progress yet, though I've been thinking a lot about this "misadventure". I did dig out a few Asian coins and paper currency from the "if we ever go there again" jar. Downloaded a few images and printed them on tshirt paper in case I decide on using some transfers. This morning I was looking for a bit of linen I thought might work when instead I pulled out a couple of leather scraps which led to some burl veneer and then to the bits and pieces box and some discarded jewelry and set aside African necklaces of copper, malachite and ostrich eggshell trade beads.
The red Chinese stamp on top of the box in this photo is way out of scale, but for now that doesn't matter.

UPDATE ONE YEAR LATER: JUST DIDN'T WORK OUT.

April 27 2012 Cedar Keepsake Box

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:40:30 -0700

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This is a box I finished a couple of weeks ago and finally photographed this morning.
now in my Etsy Shop

April 26 2012 Two Dollar Misadventure?

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:48:06 -0700

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I don't know why I do this to myself from time to time, but know I'm not the only one. I decided to share what might end up a huge misadventure.
Starting with a cedar cigar box, I coated the exterior with white glue, then when dry, painted a layer of cobalt blue and black as background.
Thinking I wanted to work in blues, I then laid on a series of curvilinear shapes using sculpey oriignal terra cotta clay, some mixed with turquoise sculpey III. (for box bases I often use these clays as they are less expensive and their structural qualities are not compromised on a strong wooden base. For subsequent layers, I use Primo)
I then cured the box. Looked at it for awhile and decided I didn't like it. I couldn't bring myself to toss the box. Why? The two bucks I'd paid for it weren't that important...it was the fact that it was a cedar box and I hated to waste it.
SO . . .I started to attempt to remove clay. Not fun. Then I realized if I heated it (10 min increments at 220) I found it reasonably easy to get the clay off. Then I scrubbed it with a wire brush. It really wasn't what I'd hoped for as far as texture went, but there was something about it that appealed to me, so I decided to let it rest awhile. Today, something came to me, so we'll see. This is where I start:

Faux Ivory Cedar Cigar Box

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:53:00 -0700

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I am so pleased with this box, and as often happens in such cases, I've held onto it for a long time. I made it out of a white-ecru mix which I textured, then cut into I don't know how many narrow strips and covered the entire exterior, including the bottom. Once that was done, and the box cured, I sanded and buffed and then applied a glaze of raw sienna and burnt umber. A striped agate bead I especially liked was then fixed to the top, a narrow black bezel created and the piece was cured again to fuse the glaze and cure the clay bezel. I've left the interior natural to allow it to be used for proper cigar storage, and cut a removable dark brown suede piece for the base. The box is 5 3/4 inches long, 4 1/2 inches wide and 4 3/8 inches tall. The entire exterior of the box is covered, including the bottom. I have signed the underside of the lid.
More views can be seen in my Etsy Shop: patibannister

Lovebird Bookmark

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:40:54 -0700

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She is 6 3/4" tall and in my etsy shop
(sold)

March 29 Piggies in Progress

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:46:45 -0700

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Three Little Pig bookmarks in progress. They are so silly, I'm loving them.

Leonard Bookmark

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:03:36 -0700

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Little cat with big ideas. He's 6 inches tall and in my Etsy shop

March 25 After the Storm (1)

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:17:21 -0700

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Wonderful thunderstorm late Sunday afternoon. I was on the screened porch enjoying and reading. The rain stopped while I was engrossed in my book. I happened to look up and the light took my breath away.
Hard to capture the full glory of it all, but this comes reasonably close.

March 25 After the Storm (2)

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:17:18 -0700

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March 22 Kip Bookmark

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:53:11 -0700

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The newest joins the family .....

Bookmarks

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:36:56 -0700

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Haven't had a lot of time to clay the past couple of months, but started making these for fun and have had a WONDERFUL time. They will go to "my" gallery up the road and some will find their way to Etsy.

Rustic Terra Cotta Cross Pendant

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:20:00 -0800

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1 1/8 inches wide at the top, 1 1/2 inches wide at the bottom, and 2 3/8 inches in overall length, including the antique gold Aanraku bail. The cord length is a very versatile 20 1/2 inches; the simple toggle design featuring a matching gold-leaf bead.
(in my etsy shop: patibannister)

Silver Cat Pendant

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:33:16 -0800

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Freeform pendant, polymer clay, handpainted, colored. 1 inch to 2 1/8 wide, 4 1/8 long plus 1/4" for bail.
(in my etsy shop)

Red Bangle Bracelet

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:24:34 -0800

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I love this. Can't help myself. Goes with the red pendant.

"Vintage" Focal Bead

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:19:52 -0800

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+ 1 1/2 inches wide ; +5/8 in diameter
in my etsy shop

Blue Cat Mosaic Pendant

nobody@flickr.com (pati b) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:22:33 -0800

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Sold and soon to be on his way to Texas.