Totally unrelated to bunnies, today I wanted to show you the results of a workshop at Debbie Bryan with the very talented Katie Almond. It was to make a hanging plaque, or a series of hanging plaques. I went in with an idea of what I was going to make.... and made something completely different!
The photo above shows the pieces just as I was starting to paint them, prior to firing. We used Katie's usual techniques of cutting shapes, adding texture with lace or stamps or rollers, adding cut out pieces and then painting to highlight. This is my best job yet with the paint, I think I'm finally starting to get the hang of it!
I'd used a textured roller and I highlighted the flowers only. Painting does take a long time and so I didn't get time to do as much painting as I wanted on the largest heart.
But I'm really happy with the results! The picture above and those below are of the fired items. Katie uses porcelain clay which has such a different finish to the earthenwear clay we've been using on workshops with Katherine Fortnum.
I punched holes top and bottom (except on one) using a heart punch and a flower punch, just for something a bit different.
I strung them together using Fireline which is a jewellery making material which is very similar to fishing line. If you're thinking it's very invisible, it's because I didn't string them until I'd taken these pictures!
See that silicone on the wall?? That's why I've been avoiding finishing the decorating. Anyone know how to get it off? Mr CA said to just keep painting over it but that's not working!
10 comments:
They really are gorgeous and the porcelain finish makes such a difference.
What a lovely project! The hearts are gorgeous!
Can you shave the silicone off the wall with a craft razor blade?
You do seem to be getting the hang of painting the patterns!
I love the backgrounds on the hearts! Your little hanging hearts are adorable--totally something I would have :)
Sorry to hear about Kate... :( Even though you only had her a short time it is still hard to lose a pet... can you do anything about Harry's cataracts? Love your hearts, they look so pretty in your kitchen xx
sorry to hear about the bunnies. Love the hearts, they've turned out really well
Sorry to hear of the loss of Kate, at least you have the consolation of knowing that her last few months were comfortable and loving.
I love the look of.the porcelain clay, the hearts look great hanging in your kitchen
I'm so sorry about your bunny! That's so sad. I absolutely love the heart you made, fantastic job! :D
Well for heavens' sakes, those hearts are adorable - and perfect in the kitchen!
So sorry about Kate :( At least she was at HOME for her last while - that's a lovely gift :) Sorry about poor Harry's eyesight - you'll have to stop sneaking up on him, LOL! Sometimes people put bells on cats to help save the birds - you'll have to put bells on YOU to help Harry ;)
Sorry to read about the bunnies. I hope Harry is happy, despite his probable blindness.
The hearts are delightful and look really nice hung as a set like this. I like the combination of 3-dimensional decoration and delicate painting.
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