Monday, 7 July 2014

More polymer experiments (including Hellboy and Darth Maul!)

 I had another polymer clay play day with a friend on Saturday and we had a great time. She was experimenting with wood grain patterns and then went on to making her own sunflower cane which became a pendant and beads.  The red wood grain pendant reminded me of 'Hellboy' or  'Darth Maul' - it's probably just the red and black!
 Hellboy (from Wikipedia)
Darth Maul (from Wikipedia)
 So, what was I making while she was busy?  Well, I saw a designer making a beach-inspired set of jewellery and really loved the blending of all the blues, so that's what I had a go at.  This is going to be a little hanging for the bathroom.  The addition of the frost white clay gives the sparkle which can be seen - it almost looks like the sun sparkling on the water, doesn't it?  The pendant was made from a spiral cane using the same blend of colours.
I'm going to try this again, as it probably needs a bit more sand (well, Chris suggested that might be a good idea and I agree).  I just love those colours though!
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10 comments:

  1. Unknown7 July 2014 at 18:06

    Love your beach inspired piece Ellie-the addition of the sparkly clay really does make it look like the sun on the water and the colour blends have such depth. What a gorgeous pendant too! Looks like you had a really fun making session with your friend! Alison xx

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    1. Ellie Foster7 July 2014 at 23:08

      Thanks, Alison. I did have a really fun time - it is great to be able to devote a day to being creative!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Anonymous7 July 2014 at 18:29

    The beach scene is superb! What a clever thing you are.

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    1. Ellie Foster7 July 2014 at 23:10

      Thanks, Toffeeapple. The piece which inspired me was really lovely and I knew I just had to try to replicate it. Initially, the blend of blues and white looked like it wasn't going to work, and I was a bit concerned, but it magically sorted itself out. I think I may well re-visit this idea...
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Elephant's Child7 July 2014 at 21:03

    Clever, clever, clever. And beautiful.

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    1. Ellie Foster7 July 2014 at 23:12

      Thanks, EC. I love working with polymer clay and there seems to be no end to what can be created. The way the colours blend in to each other amazes me every time I see it! Lots more experimenting to come, I think (and it is very therapeutic too!)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Joy8 July 2014 at 00:06

    I love your pieces, Ellie, the colours are stunning, and the little hanging for the bathroom really does look like water with sparkle, amazing and very well done!
    xoJoy

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    1. Ellie Foster8 July 2014 at 14:42

      Thanks, Joy. I had a worrying moment while creating the blend of blues because it looked as though it was going to go wrong. However, it didn't! I was so pleased with the end result.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Stins8 July 2014 at 10:45

    Oh wow Ellie, that hanger is so very beautiful!! Well done!
    I bet you had so much fun making that...
    Thank you very much for your sweet comment by the way, I apreciate it very much ... Love from Mirjam.

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    1. Ellie Foster8 July 2014 at 14:44

      Thanks, Mirjam. I did have a lot of fun making the little picture especially when it turned out as I'd hoped!
      You're very welcome - I hope things improve for you very soon.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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