Hi everyone,
Well, I finally went and patina'ed the bead that I made in the class of Barbara Becker Simon's. I had a great time making it...it was so nice just to sit back and enjoy the process of learning something new and not have to worry if it would sell or if anyone likes it. I like it and I think it has lots of potential! I was going to just spray paint it a flat black and then sand the highlights but when I saw all the different colors of spray paint, I had to break down and get the purple tones! It was really too cold for the spray paint to dry quickly so after it was mostly set, I brought it in and put it on my TV to dry....you know how hot a TV can get in a enclosed space! Almost better than an oven! I then sanded down the highlights to bring up the design. I really like the way the two different lace designs merged on this bead to look like it was wrapped in a single bit of fabric. I also like the way the edges and part of the overall design look worn away and banged up. I think I may put this on a strand of rubies and some amethyst beads and maybe some tiny silver beads or tiny pearls to look like something from the late 1800's. Anyway, I had fun with it and I think I will be experimenting with it a lot more...so, go into your studios and play with your art! Have fun, Kelly
this is so very beautiful - so glad you enjoyed the process without pressure... please share the finished necklace!
ReplyDeleteI like that color, I think it will look great with rubies and amethysts. I like the asymetrical look of the bead alot -
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! So is this a metal clay bead that you spray painted? I've never seen this technique. Do you have to seal it?
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies, for the comments. It is just spray paint....no need to seal it. I did the bead on the front cover of PMC Technic with spray paint. It all started because of a mistake on a students pieces in one of the classes I taught. oh, and yes, it is silver PMC. did you see the polygon bead I did in polymer? Thanks again.....Kelly
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