Polymer Clay Teapot with Squiggles and Dots

Around Christmas time, my daughter-in-law brought me a plain white teapot and said: "Do something with it." It sat around until last month, when I decided to use lots of color and with clay ropes. 

I had been looking for a table vice to use on my dining room table which doubles as my work bench. I needed one that would clamp to the edge. Thinking that there surely was such a thing, I looked and could not find. My son and family gave me one for Christmas. Just exactly what I needed.

What was it for you ask? I had bought a very good extruder, but even it was hard to hold with the left hand while I turned the crank with my right. Clay is not easy to press through a tiny hole!

Ok, I will get to the point! This teapot is entirely made with ropes made with the extruder. Even the round dots. to make them, I laid a clay rope straight and cut in equal portions. Then I made even size balls and pushed them onto the teapot.

No place on the pot is the same as the opposite spot, as you can see.

(I wish I could figure out how to move the pictures in the order I want. I am use to being able to move pictures anywhere on the page, but with blogger I have not figured it out!!)

The reason the handle, spout and cap are left without any clay, is because I wanted this teapot to be used for tea! 

This is what I call "Clay being useful". 

Have a great day!

Barb

You really need to visit http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/Wyverndesigns  She has some very unique and delightful gift ideas.

She has also been helpful in promoting other artfire shops. Like Mine!! This is the very nice words she has written about my snowflake on her blog. http://wyverndesigns.blogspot.com

 Although winter is over, at least in most of the country, this pale blue Shimmering Star Snowflake Ornament by Creation In Clay 
caught my eye for its intricacy and beauty.

 

Thank you, Wyvern for all your help in the past and now this. 

More Wild Flowers to Make into Polymer Clay

   Finally! The weather has warmed and a couple of wild flowers have poked their heads through the grass. 

This one, I believe, is a wild morning glory.  I have watched the progression of this flower over

three days. First, it opens all white, then shades of light pink, then the third day, it ends up with a pink and white striped petal. I took these in the bright sun, so the pink just doesn't show up!

Study the flower. It is only 4 petals overlapping. Yellow center and small white stamens. Make this using a rose petal cutter. I use the Kemper tools. 

I have no idea what this little clump of seed pods are. They are similar to wild onion, but I don't believe this is what they are. If you know, kindly let all of us know in the comment section below. 

You can see, the stems are large and round. I could see no leaves. 

This pretty little flower is the common oxalis. A wild form of the four-leaf clover. So simple and yet so charming. 

Make a few of all these flowers when you are in between projects. Or when your brain is on hold for good ideas. The Oxalis is always yellow, but that doesn't mean you can't make them all colors. Any of them would look so good in a fairy garden. After sculpting your beautiful fairy, she will need a nice garden. Go through your stash of flowers and add them. Instant garden!

As soon as I get through with the project I am on right now, it will be flower making time!

Have a great day!
Barb

Sculpting Wildflowers with Polymer Clay

While walking the dogs this morning, I noticed the shape and color of Dandelions. Have you ever looked at them as a beautiful wildflower instead of a pesky weed?

They are a vibrant and bright yellow, with tiny, thin petals in a beautiful, balanced design.

Whether you are doing fairies, fairy houses, containers, or just about anything you are sculpting, you need a prop stash. Flowers and leaves are a must.

Instead of the usual roses and daisies, take a walk with your camera and take pictures of the wild flowers in bloom. Study their color and shape then sculpt then for future use. Be sure to make them from small to large.

As I find them in bloom, I will post the pictures here. Copy them for your use. Lucky you,if you are in Texas. I wish I had thought of this when I lived there. Texas is loaded with beautiful wildflowers of all descriptions. Wherever you live, I am sure you have many that are not found in Okla. If you can, share them with all of us. Just copy and paste them to the comment section below.

Enjoy your day, wherever you are:
Barb

Beautiful and Fun Uses for Polymer Clay

I have added several new pictures to my pinterest  boards. You definitely need to check the board - Clay Being Useful. http://pinterest.com/Barbo1839/clay-being-useful

While you are visiting, see lots of new Fairy houses. http://pinterest.com/Barbo1839/welcome-fairies-only  

You can also add your own pictures to these boards.

I am working on a new venture or business for me. It does involve polymer clay on jars, bottles, etc. Looking to sell them at a flea market here in Tulsa. this flea market does not have junk! Or not much anyway. Lots of antiques and craft items. Really it is more like a one day a week craft show. My husband and I used to set up there every Sat. when I was making skin care products for people and dogs. This was about 8 or 9 years ago. I went and visited yesterday and it is a lot better than it was back then. Lots of junk mixed in with the antiques. I was so pleased to see how clean and busy it was yesterday. I was struck by the people leaving with hands full!. Pretty well made up my mind for me to start going there again. But first, got to build up more inventory.....

Have a good day,
Barb

Artistic Hodgepodge: Save Those Bottles And Jars to Make the Cutest New...

Artistic Hodgepodge: Save Those Bottles And Jars to Make the Cutest New...:    Are you getting any ideas? Go to my Pinterest Boards and find a lot more ideas. All of these are useful. Pinterest  Then, go ...

Save Those Bottles And Jars to Make the Cutest New Stuff

 
 Are you getting any ideas? Go to my Pinterest Boards and find a lot more ideas. All of these are useful. Pinterest Then, go to my boards and click on "Clay Being Useful"  Be sure to look at my other boards, especially the ones concerning clay. If you like what you see, follow me or the boards that you have an interest.

 If I was at a craft show, I would buy these. Maybe it is because I can justify the money spent, because they are items that can be used.

You need to save your bottles and jars. You never know when an inspiration will inspire you create. Dollar stores and thrift stores are an artist friend. I picked up some beautiful wine glasses at Dollar Tree. An idea has not hit me yet, but it will and when it does I will be sure to share with all of you.

Enjoy your day. It is beautiful here in Tulsa.
Barb Oliphant
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