I've been working on my beads for the Art Bead Scene October challenge. I sketched the owl in the size I wanted to make the bead. Then I decided that the bead should be balanced. I changed the wings so they are both open.
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| Scops Owl for Art Bead Scene October Challenge |
Susan Owenby (http://theboredzombie.com/) posted a blog about using paperclay to make a witch's hat. She inspired me to use paperclay to make my art beads. I loved it. It's very easy to use. I took my tracing of the owl and traced the lines in pencil on the back of the paper. Then I put the tracing on the paperclay and rubbed it. Perfect resolution. I used a small knife to cut and smooth the paperclay. I freehand cut the gingko leaves and shaped the crescent moon.
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| Paperclay beads for ABS October Challenge |
That's fantastic! So glad you tried it and even gladder you liked it. :) Very clever with the design transfer. I will certain have to give that a whirl!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I used the pencil transfer for the owl. I was just sanding the pieces with my nail file and the owl wasn't quite dry. I might have broken one wing away from the body. It has a crack. I used some water to "reglue" it. I should have made 2 but since I used a transfer I can easily make another one.
ReplyDeleteThe paperclay is so fun to use I want to make lots of sculptures.
Love what you created! Welcome to the world of CREATIVE PAPERCLAY!! It's the best world ever.
ReplyDeleteI've been watching paperclay tutorials on youtube. I definitely want to do more. Thanks for the welcome.
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