A touch of gold

I thought for post #249 I would feature an item I have in my Etsy shop along with some information on the evolution of the piece.
This pendant is one I chose to call "A Touch of Gold" It is hand made of polymer clay. When I first started playing with polymer clay, I found that just rolling the clay in your hands is therapeutic. (or is that just me?) Anyway, I started making freeform beads. There are all types of molds, etc you can buy to work with polymer clay. For me that is NOT the artistic option. I prefer to shape things with my hands.
Having said that, the design on the piece is impressed from a carving. Don't get excited, I carved the piece myself from a rubber block. Thus I did shape it with my own hands. The design is original with me. I see some personal symbolism in it. I don't explain what I see in an abstract piece until the viewer has made a statement of what they see. So I won't be posting that here. I will say that it is a symbol of my belief system.

After shaping and imprinting the design on the pendant, I baked the clay to harden the polymer and retain the shape. After baking, I painted, with artist acrylics - not the cheap stuff- and let that dry. There is more than one application of paint and then it is sealed.

So that is the basics of how it was created, and here it is for your viewing pleasure.

Update on the winner and the "unchosen"

As you probably know, part of my giveaway involved picking the pendant of your choice. Leta picked the pendant on the left. So the "unchosen" one is now in my Etsy store.

In case you have forgotten, here is a picture of it.

The price is right and it would look lovely on you or your loved one.

((yes that was a shameless self-promotion!))

200 - Really this is it.

This is my two hundredth post. Golly, where did I find so much to say and show?
This blogging journey has been great so far and I intend to ride for a while longer. I have made great friends, had great fun and even won great prizes.


Prizes? Did someone say "Prizes" ? Hmmmmm...is 200 worthy of a giveaway?


Okay, Okay, I know. I KNOW! I promised. heheheheehhe

As you know this is only for people who have commented here before. If this is your first time, well, I am sorry but you are not eligible. Please DON'T blog about this. Please DO comment if you have commented before AND if you want what I am offering.

First up, my own handiwork, and you get a choice. You can choose either of these two pendants. (the other one will go in my Etsy store when the winner chooses) These are pendants that I create with polymer clay and imprint with stamps that I have carved. Each one is an original work of art. I hope you like them. I will be adding some jewelry to my Etsy store




I will also add some type of fabric item, either something I make OR some fabric for YOU to make your own bliss. If I make something for you, I will ask questions about colors etc. Okay?

I may add something else to the package, I haven't decided yet. Since we are heading into the Independence Day weekend here in the USA, I will wait to draw until..........hmmmmmm.......

Let me think. (calendar, please) July 8th. Yes, I like that idea 7-8-09.