After I took J
ana Roberts Benzon's Arabesque Cane workshop, I went home and gave it a try--flying solo. Granted, it is on a very rudimentary level, but I did not want to take on too much and get discouraged, so I kept it simple.
The cane is about 4" high and 5" wide at the base. I let it rest overnight and then started reducing it the next morning.
As you can imagine, it takes quite a while to reduce it to a 2", 1" and 1/2" size.
My heart design shifted during the reduction because I spent more time reducing on one side instead of staying consistent on all sides. But, for my first design, compilation and reduction, I was happy and, an extra bonus--I learned from my mistakes.
I made several brooches, just playing around with the designs, texture and building levels. Giving it a two dimensional effect, but still keeping it light enough to wear comfortably is a delicate balance.
In the above photo, you can sort of see the face and hat on "Moth Man". I think I have enough room under his chin to add a bow tie.
After I finished these, I went straight to my sketch book and started sketching out designs for the next BIG cane and purchased a couple of tools that really helped with that process. I will post those tomorrow.
After I took Jana Roberts Benzon's Arabesque Cane workshop, I went home and gave it a try--flying solo. Granted, it is on a very rudimentary level, but I did not want to take on too much and get discouraged, so I kept it simple.
The cane is about 4" high and 5" wide at the base. I let it rest overnight and then started reducing it the next morning.
As you can imagine, it takes quite a while to reduce it to a 2", 1" and 1/2" size.
My heart design shifted during the reduction because I spent more time reducing on one side instead of staying consistent on all sides. But, for my first design, compilation and reduction, I was happy and, an extra bonus--I learned from my mistakes.
I made several brooches, just playing around with the designs, texture and building levels. Giving it a two dimensional effect, but still keeping it light enough to wear comfortably is a delicate balance.
In the above photo, you can sort of see the face and hat on "Moth Man". I think I have enough room under his chin to add a bow tie.
After I finished these, I went straight to my sketch book and started sketching out designs for the next BIG cane and purchased a couple of tools that really helped with that process. I will post those tomorrow.
Wow! You are inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to try to make some cabochons and faces in polymer clay, but haven't sat down to do it yet. I need to make time to do that I think soon. Wonderful cane and the off center heart just adds more character to it :)
I look for my moment of Zen during my busy working day --- office slave.
ReplyDeleteYou have NEVER let me down to inspire and take me away from the office cage -- oh I mean cubicle.
carole
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