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Sometimes it is just fun to not care .... to just sit and play.  I am sure my daughter will have a Halloween spot at her store so I decided to play around with some stencils, Black molding paste, and a pour I did on canvas where it just was a painting and was the perfect size and color for a Halloween collage.  I am not sure if it is done or not...I am wanting to do more I think so I will take a look tomorrow and I can be thinking about it during the day.   For some reason I want to put some gauze on....maybe as the skeletons garment.  All I knew when I started was I wanted Halloween...so I got out my Halloween ones, spider webs, the black modeling clay....and just began.  I am pretty sure I have decided to hand this with some black chain....but who knows?  Will post it finished.... FINISHED.  I JUST HAVE TO PURCHASE AND ADD SOME BLACK CHAIN FOR HANGING.

This is the last stage of a pair of focal pieces designed for necklaces..  I used polymer clay and a couple of rubber stamps, as well as some plastic molds that I purchase from a Russian clay artist. Also used were various colors, and various brands .... I pull randomly. Paul Bozzo is a fantastic artist who applies layers of color to his designs so I wanted to see what would happen with clay, and smaller items.  A definite challenge but a learning one.  The only way to get where you're going is to get started. In certain areas I love the way it almost looks as if this was a carved bone with color(s) added here and there.  After I applied the final finish coat and it was dry I buffed the pieces with a soft cloth to get a more natural look instead of it screaming CLAY.....  Now,  I am looking through my bead stash to find what I am looking for that I don't know I am looking for because I won't know what I want until I see it.. Check back to see the finished design.          

These jewelry displays were designed and made for me by my daughter owner of Houserhousecreations.com with her husband Chris Houser. My birthday gift this year.  I don't have a "logo" but I really like this one a lot and am thinking I need to order my next set of business cards with her design. Let her design some for you... www.houserhousecreations.com

Using this method of color application I am not sure just how it will turn out.  At least one more layer of color to go.  I am just learning and playing.....  Not sure if this will be 2 separate necklaces or one with 2 elements.  My first layer of color was Yellow Oxide.  My second layer of color was Phalo Blue and Phalo Green.   Between each layer of color is a layer of Gloss brush on finish coat.  Inspiration for the color layering:  Paul Bozzo.   I "think" my third layer is going to be Diox Purple and Burnt Umber....but that could change.    I used several different rubber stamps. I will be back to show the 3rd coat and then the final necklace.  Stay tuned. OK.  The photo above is my last "coloring step" and there is a slight difference but not a lot.   But it gives me insight into what "I" need to change.  Everywhere I look I see inspiration....that's not the problem or is the problem because I have to figure out what I want my art to look like.  S

Do you work where there are co-worker personality issues?  Been around people who seem to propel negative vibes?  Maybe a relationship with a narcissist?  Are you empathic and other's issues seem to effect you? In reading a book on Narcissism there was mention of wearing a mirror to reflect negative vibes back onto the perpetuator a sort of instant Karma.  A sort of protection, security, confidence, or just a feeling of well being. I decided it was worth a try as I worked through recovery and I was surprised at the confidence it provided and I wasn't as fearful.   Just the mental feeling of protection, even as simple as this necklace seemed to help me venture into the public and feel as if I had a type of protection. In my Etsy shop I have brass and silver mirror necklaces for sale.  If it has helped me...maybe it will also help others.  This is my intent. IN THE SEARCH BAR ONCE IN MY SHOP IF YOU TYPE IN DP ONLY MY HANDMADE ITEMS WILL COME UP.  IF YOU TYPE IN DPDIY ITEMS I HAVE

My daughter and son in law design and make wood signs for people all over the world.  Occasionally people send them back pictures of how they use what is done and the enjoyment something so simple impacts their life. Check out their site www.houserhousecreations.com   buy something listed or request a custom piece as this couple did. Michelle also sells a wide variety of excellent beading supplies which are made by an American based company as well as her handmade custom lamp work glass beads made in her home studio.

I love the tiny little magnifying glass pieces.  They are unleaded and I added beads on the handle.    The first one is mine but the 2nd one is up for sale in my Etsy shop.  There is even an area at the end where a chain could be added to wear around the neck.  I have Wet AMD so it comes in mighty handy for the small print.