I belong to the PCETeam on Etsy (Polymer Clay Enthusiasts Team) and each month we do a 'Stretch Yourself' Challenge. This month the theme is Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day or Irish Themes. I chose to do something in a Mardi Gras theme and wanted to share it with you today.
I covered a glass bottle (can also be a vase) with polymer clay, stamped a leaf design on it and then used mica powders to highlight the design. I used greens, purples and golds, it added so much dimension to the piece. I added a rope around the top of the vase, I then created a Mardi Gras Mask in pearl yellow, using those same Mardi Gras colors to decorate the mask. I also made clay feathers to adorn the mask. The bottle has a cork lid and can also be used as a vase without the lid. It stands 4 1/2" tall, 3 1/2" wide at it's widest part, and the opening is approximately 3/4" ~ It was so much fun to create this one, and different from what I usually make. I enjoyed the challenge, and hope you enjoy seeing it. Please click HERE to see the listing for this Mardi Gras Mask Vase/Bottle in my Etsy Shop.
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting today! I hope you enjoyed seeing my Mardi Gras Vase/Bottle! Wishing you a great day! ~Trina
Trina ~ Your vase is beautiful! I love the mask and the feathers. Awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun challenge! Love the mask!
ReplyDeleteI love challenges! Your bottle is beautiful and I love the detail you put into it.
ReplyDeleteLove the intricacy of the designs and glazes!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your kind words about my work! I really did enjoy this challenge and am glad you like the bottle! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the effect of the beautiful muted mica-ed texture that sets off the brighter colors and smoother surface of the mask. The roping gives it a the very elegant and luxurious final touch,...that final touch that you give your work is the hallmark I have come to expect; something that sets YOUR work apart. I think this piece has a feeling of being a turn of the century New Orleans period piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting today Anita!! ....And thank you for your kind compliments on my Mardi Gras Mask Bottle. I have been thinking of other similar things I would like to try making and your great comments have given me much inspiration!! :)
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