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Koru Purse
using
AM802 XXLge Pacific Koru
Made using Kato Polyclay. I found a purse but didn't like the decoration on it,
so I took off what was there and replaced it with something much better. |
Elephant Purse
using
AM119 XXLge Elephant
Made using Kato Polyclay. I found a purse but didn't like the decoration on it.
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Art Vase
using
AM051 XXLge Fan
AM237 Lge Left Hand
AM250 XXLge Ornate Vase
KL - Lge Funky Alphabet A, R, T
Kato Polyclay, Plaid glaze, Envirotex Lite, Pearlex, gum arabic and some wire.
Two vases were made and joined back to back with a wire embedded in the center.
The fan is Envirotex lite tinted with Pearlex powder. The letters started as
black polymer clay and were painted with pearlex mixed with gum arabic. |
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Academia
using
AM072 XLge Doll Face Deep
Premo clays were used to make the face, eyes and cap. The red wire was wrapped around a clay tool to make the glasses. the tassel is black thread.
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Orange Love Pin
using
AM072 XLge
Doll Face Deep
Kato Polyclay was used for the face and scarf. The facial decorations were carved and painted with gel medium and burnt umber paint. the jewel is a flat back Swarovski crystal.
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Wicked Vampireta
AM005 XLge Cherub large
AM072 XLge Doll Face Deep
Suddenly there were little fangs on my worktable next to the Doll Face mold and
I knew what I had to do. The cherub wings were cut out and used as vampire
wings. Her mohawk is black clay textured with a knitting needle. |
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Sunshield Hair Clip
using
AM160 X3Lge
Face Rays
AM345 XXLge
African Shield
by Michelle Zimmerman
Waste clay that had bits of leafing left on it were used for the shield. The face was cut out of the Face Rays mould and attached to the shield.
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Sunfairy Pin
using
AM160 X3Lge
Face Rays
AM310 X3Lge
Tweenie Baroque Beauty
by Michelle Zimmerman
AM318 - XXLge
Dragonfly Wings Set
Old Premo clay that has been leached and is a little dry was used for the body, translucent Premo with a few drops of Jacquard Lime Green alcohol ink was used for the wings and clothing. The "clothing" is the hair from the Face Rays mould cut out and flipped upside down. After curing the entire project was tooth brushed with burnt umber oil paint, wiped off and allowed to dry.
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Bearded Californian Flower Brooch
using
AM352 X3Lge
2 Frangipani
Bits of waste clay were used for the various small bits. The largest flower size was used and attached to the green leaves.
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Leaf Print Dress
using
Biggest Baroque Beauty by Michelle Zimmerman
Available by Special Order
and
AM337 X3Lge
3 Leaves
by Michelle Zimmerman
Old Premo clay that has been leached and is a little dry was used for the body, translucent Premo with a few drops of Jacquard Lime Green alcohol ink was used for the leaves. After curing the entire project was tooth brushed with burnt umber oil paint, wiped off and allowed to dry.
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Finger Fish Sticks
using
AM346 X6Lge African Masks by Michelle Zimmerman
Kato Polyclay, red oil paint and some beads. The fingers are modeled after my
very own. The fish are made of Kato Polyclay, then aged a bit by rubbing oil
paint onto them. Their fins are slices from a layered cane. The fish were
mounted on metal sticks and decorated with beads.
Different view:
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Ode to Beauty
using
AM314 XLge
Mini Baroque Beauty
by Michelle Zimmerman
Studio Clay was used for the skinner blend, Kato Polyclay for the body and Premo for the black background. Arms legs and a head were added to the Mini baroque Beauty, then she was dressed in a nice little black bikini.
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Beach Babe
using
AM349 XLge Mini Derriere
by Michelle Zimmerman
Kato Polyclay, Studio Clay, brass tubing and some sand paper. I gave her some
hands and feet to show some fun and frolicking attitude, then set her on a
skinner blend of beach colored of Studio Clay. She was then framed with black
clay. Brass tubing was wrapped with clay and is what the cord will pass through.
This necklace is an ode to the style of Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg and will be
raffled off at her guild retreat this year.
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Shields
using
AM345 XXLge African Shield by Michelle Zimmerman
This is a waste clay project. All the bits of waste clay were gathered together,
twisted up and sent through the pasta machine to mimic wood tones (which I’m
sure happen somewhere on earth). The shields were made from complimentary waste
clays and highlighted just a bit with mica powder.
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Baby Face
using
AM072 XLge Doll Face Deep
Kato PolyClay, Studio Clay and some sand paper. I took a slice out of the exact
middle of the face and made a cameo magnet. The background is a skinner blend of
Studio Clay and the outer border was textured with sand paper.
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The Challisman
using
AM304 X3Lge Old Man
Kato Polyclay, Studio Clay and some sand paper. I made 2 faces and took slices
out of the middle of each, lined them up and made a challis shape between the
two cameos. The textured areas were textured with sand paper.
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Friendly Plastic Masks
using
AM346 X6Lge African Masks by Michelle Zimmerman
Cast with Friendly Plastic.
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Holocaust Museum Houston's Butterfly Project
using
AM033 XXLge Swallowtail
Kato Liquid Polymer Clay, Jacquard alcohol inks, AMACO Rub 'n Buff, Pavelka's
Magic-Glos
The colors are alcohol inks mixed into liquid polymer clay and painted into the
crevices of the butterfly. After the clay is cured apply Rub 'n Buff lightly
onto the very top to accent the raised bits, then cover it in Magic-Glos and
leave it outside in the sun.
This butterfly is one of many in the
Holocaust Museum Houston's "The Butterfly Project" collection. I
encourage everyone to visit the link, read the poem "The Butterfly" by Pavel
Friedman and do what you can to help them meet their goal.
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Independence from Race or Religion
using
AM155 XLge Medieval Key (1)
AM161 X3Lge Medieval Keyhole (1)
Jack Johnston's ProSculpt, Kato Polyclay, a brass tube, burnt umber oil paint
and some leather cord. Parts of both moulds were cut out and applied to the
face. The clay was cured, covered with oil paint then after a few minutes the
paint was rubbed off the raised bits leaving a nice deep glow. The back is
backfilled and has a brass tube running down the length for the leather to
travel through and to hold the weight.
This pendant was made for
Ornament
Thursday The month's theme was Independence and this was my
interpretation.
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Ruby Dress
using
AM284 X5Lge Baroque Beauty by Michelle Zimmerman
AM347 X5Lge Baroque Derriere by Michelle Zimmerman
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Wildlife Focal Bead
using
AM349 XLge Mini Derriere (deep)
Kato Polyclay, Swarovski flat back crystals and E-6000 glue. The clay was formed
and baked over a lightbulb to get a nice round shape.
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Itty bitty Bikini Bead
using
AM314 XLge Mini Baroque Beauty
AM349 XLge Mini Derriere (deep)
Kato Polyclay, Swarovski flat back crystals and E-6000 glue. The clay was formed
and baked over a lightbulb to get a nice round shape. The two moulds were formed
and joined into a full "person", then cut down the middle to give the side
views. |
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Gingko Lizard Necklace
using
AM244 X3Lge Ginkgo Leaf
AM260 XLge Gingko Medium
AM278 Lge Mini Gingko
AM272 XXLge Lizard
Makins Clay and a few jewellery findings makes for a very light necklace.The
back of the leaves have a clay loop glued to them so that they hang correctly.
Closeup here
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Gingko Frog Necklace
using
AM082 Med Mr. Toad
AM244 X3Lge Ginkgo Leaf
AM260 XLge Gingko Medium
AM278 Lge Mini Gingko
Makins Clay and some cording. The leaves have a bead glued to the back. a knot
just above and below the bead ensured the leaf stays put.
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Domino Leaf Necklace
using
AM245 X4Lge 5 Dominoes
Makins Clay, and silver leaves. Pierce the domino in the upper center and attach
the leaf to the front using head pins.
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Faux Pink Quartz Dominoes Set
using
AM245 X4Lge 5 Dominoes
Premo! clay with some gold mica mixed in. The dots were impressed into the clay
then painted with Plaid glaze. |
Business Card Badge Holder
using
AM082 Med
Mr. Toad
AM244 X3Lge
Ginkgo Leaf
AM272 XXLge
Lizard
Kato Polyclay, Swarovski crystals for their eyes, plaid glaze, 2 pieces of metal
tubing and a cord. metal tubing was imbedded underneath the side ginkgo leaves
to support the weight of holding business cards. The cord slipped through the
tubes. A very light gloss of Plaid glaze brought out a few of their bumps.
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Wavy Necklace
using
AMKT6 X4Lge Wave
AM243 XLge Floral Cab
Kato Polyclay, Plaid glaze and jewellery bits. After texturing the clay shet, cut
an attractive shape with an extra flap, flip the flap over backwards and cure
with a knitting needle to hold the shape so the cord can get through it later.
only the inside part of the floral mould was used as the accent piece.
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Mr. Barista pin
using
AM072 XLge Doll Face Deep
SOYSILK® Fusion dyed with alcohol ink, Jack Johnston Prosculpt clay and a
permanent marker for stubble. This is an ode to our local barista.
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Crowning Glory Brooch
using
AMKT6 X4Lge
Wave
Makins clay, Jaquard paint and Pinata ink. Her eyes are a combination of paint
and ink. Her lips are painted with ink.
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Grecian Urn Magnet
using
AM128 XLge Greek Column 1
AM250 XXLge Ornate Vase (1)
Kato Polyclay, silver leafing, twill ribbon and a permanent marker.
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Bubbles
by Michelle Zimmerman and Helen Bradley
using
AM208 XLge Tropical Fish
AMKT6 X4Lge Wave Texture
Card backing made from Ranger glossy cardstock stamped with the texture sheet in
clear embossing ink. The inked image was dusted with clear embossing powder and
heat set. Ranger color washes in Denim and Lettuce colors applied to the paper
then heat set to produce the encaustic wax effect. Fish molded in Kato Polyclay
and painted with Jacquard Lumiere paints and Piñata inks. |
Andy Warhol Flower
by Helen Bradley and Michelle Zimmerman
using
AM243 XLge Floral Cab
Four flowers cast in Kato Polyclay in varying colors. Mold was part filled with
one color and then trimmed flat to the inside shape dimensions. The remainder of
the mold was then filled with the second color clay and baked. Card background
made by stamping four blocks of color using a foam square and Ranger Paint
Dabbers. Card assembled onto varying colors of Die Cuts With A View cardstock
and punched circles added to finish. |
You’re Quite a Catch card
by Michelle Zimmerman and Helen Bradley
using
AM208 XLge Tropical Fish
AMKT6 X4Lge Wave Texture
Ranger Gloss paper was dabbed with Ranger alcohol inks and then dabbed with
Blender solution. The texture sheet was used as a rubber stamp to stamp the
waves. The cutout shape was applied to a card made using Basic Grey papers and
Die Cuts With A View cardstock. Tim Holtz Distress inks used to distress paper
edges. Amaco Fun Wire used for the fishhook and Beadalon elastic beading wire
for the fishing line. Fish cast in Kato Polyclay and painted with Jacquard
Lumiere paints and Piñata inks. |
