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Fun With Faux Friday - Part Two

5/30/2014

It's funny that for a person who tries to be scrupulously honest in my daily life I have so much fun making "phony" stones, metals and artifacts. Of course, I know that I am not fooling anyone, nor do I try; the fun is in seeing how close I can come to the real thing. I don't try to hoodwink anyone but rather capture the feel and look of a vintage piece without the high prices.
So looking for some new inspiration I started looking at some Tibetan pendants I have been hoarding and will probably never part with, then I went online and wasted...um...spent time researching and absorbing the feel and "spirit" of the work. A few Red Bulls later and I was well into the clutch of pendants you see. I loved them so much that I think today will be another RB day!
If you are interested in any of these they will be going up on my etsy site later today.
Thanks for stopping by!

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Fun With Faux Friday

5/16/2014

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It's pretty clear I'm not a fancy, frou-frou sort of girl. I like old, gritty, dirty and worn; the ancient bead holds a fascination for me that new baubles just can't match. Of course, since I have limited funds I can't always buy the real thing and so I make my own. My last beads were Moroccan-inspired and with my mind still on the African continent I have tried my hand at Krobo beads, skunk beads and old trade beads. Similar beads that I have found online run the gamut from newly made and shiny to chipped and dirty, barely intact beads. I decided that mine would have the look of being worn and pitted from years of use; looking like they have been packed away in trunks and saddlebags. After mixing the clay colors and applying the eye canes I pre-distressed them with coarse sand-paper and my carving knife. When they were baked and cooled they got a coat of acrylic (burnt umber) to further the illusion of age and decay. A finishing spray of Pym II and now they are ready for a cool tribal necklace or two. Extras will get listed in my etsy shop.

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Taste Of Summer

5/12/2014

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I have to admit that my first impulse when creating a new piece is to go to the dark, rustic, earthy and old. The seasons of fall and winter are very attractive to me artistically.
But every once in awhile I break out of the brooding dark into the light. It is unusual for me but it IS my other side. With summer almost upon us, indeed it seems spring has skipped Cincinnati -85 today - my thoughts have turned to some of the lighter offerings in my etsy store. The summery colors and light look are just the thing for a hot day or night.

The two pair of earrings shown here are from vintage glass beads. They have that funky look that I like plus they are hollow , making them very light weight and easy to wear. Strawberries and oranges - could it get anymore summery!?
If they interest you just click on the pictures for more information and to purchase.

Last but not least a couple of light, summer oriented necklaces. Both contemporary looking, but one is in a modern style and the other is inspired by Ancient African neckwear. Both are easy wearing and versatile, and depending on the outfit can be worn for day or night.
So if your thoughts are also turning to a lighter look here are just a few of the many that I offer.

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All of the photo's are live links to my shop sections.

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Fun With Faux Friday - Part Two

Fun With Faux Friday

Taste Of Summer

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