Unfortunately, I don't have any finished pieces to post this week. I've been working my tail off building LOTS of new pieces that are still drying. Luckily, our dry and warm (86˚ today!) weather is helping move things along. I've got about 15 pieces built this week - here are a few that are in progress..candy containers! I love old, vintage candy containers and wanted to try my hand at making some - with my own spin on them, of course. At first I was perplexed at how I could make the inside hollow and smooth. I remember back to my elementary school days when we wrapped papermache newspapers around a balloon. Unfortunately, a balloon isn't firm enough to use as a form with Paperclay....a balloon that is filled with air, that is. Fill the balloon with sand and VIOLA! It's firm enough to mold around. The great thing is that I can make the form as big or as small as I want it to be, and when it's done, I cut a slit in the balloon, drain out the sand...instant hollow candy container! Now, all this in in theory - I'm still waiting for the piece to dry before I can remove the sand. But, I'm optimistic it's gonna work. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
25 comments:
These are gonna be the best candy bowls ever.............I just love the big toothy grins you put allover your work. One day...........
Gosh David, those are wonderful!!!! Love the texture, and BIIIIG cheesy grins! They are what make your work so delightful! And yes, I tried to make a lantern make do last year with paper mache over a balloon filled with air. It's still sitting on my shelf waiting to be re-done. The sand idea is perfect! You are my hero!
:-)
Sheryl
Those are going to be so super cool! They have amazing personality already! You are such a whiz with paperclay. I love when i see that you have posted something new to marvel at.
Those will be the coolest candy holders ever!
Your huge smiles always make me smile... never fails.
I'm looking forward to see what happens when the sand comes out!
Pat
you are a smart cookie!!!! :)
Thanks for your nice words about my trip to vegas..and YES..Calico was amazing..i could have stayed a couple of more days catching more pictures!!! I'd like to go back again!!!
Hugs..
Sandy
FUN ~ FUN ~ & more FUN!!!
Chris (-:
That is such a good idea (the sand in the balloon). You are a genius! :) Can't wait to see how they turn out.
Sand in a balloon...Now who would have thought about that! Excellent idea!
These little bowls are looking truly fabulous! Can't wait to see them all done!
You are a clever one David!! I'm loving how they are looking so far. And 86 degrees? Are you kidding me? It was 50 here in Pittsburgh yesterday and it felt downright balmy! LOL
We are still freezing here. Timmy had on 2 sweaters today! After seeing all your awesome art I ordered some paperclay to fool around with. Thanks for the inspiration!
Looking Good David!:)
Candy
You've got it! Best idea I've heard. Don't ya just love it when it comes together like that?! It's a aha moment for sure. Can't wait to see them painted! Have you ever used a dehumidifier? I used one in a closet to dry paper clay. Worked pretty well. ~PJ
Way cute, can't wait for the finished product! I've gotta try paper clay one of these days, but I'm freakishly impatient...that's why I stick with the clay...It would kill me to wait a few days!! I will just have to keep living vicariously through you..☼Ü☼
Even if they aren't complete they are still very fun to look at! Such personality!
ODD~
They're looking pretty darn good in the picture! Fun candy containers!!!
Kristen
Your so clever!!! OMGosh! Are they going to be cute!!! I can't wait to see!!!
Shawnette :)
Very clever!
I really eyjoy seeing your works in progress. And I'm loving the candy buckets :)
Your Brilliant David!! This should work wonderfully:) You HAVE been busy....15 in the works!!!! Oh I feel like suck a slacker!! I also love all the teethy grins:) ALWAYS good for a big teethy grin from me when I see your stuff!! So glad I found you:)
Can't wait to see them all finished and FULL of candy!!!
HUGZ
Jacqui
David...I agree....sand in a balloon....well that's just brilliant! I know it will work!
I always loved it when we dipped yarn in goop and wrapped it around the balloons!
Have an enchanted weekend!
Joycee
Thanks for stopping by my little blog and for your comments on my work....I truly appreciate it!!!!
Your work ALWAYS makes me :-})
OMG...these are so going to make the perfect candy bowls! Can't wait to see them completed! Have a wonderful, creative weekend..by the looks here...you are going to be busy! LOL
Cheers!
I'M BACK ONLINE AGAIN----SO HAPPY TO BE BACK! I finally moved our computer to our bedroom why did I not think of this four weeks ago when the second phone line messed up!
You just never disappoint me David!!! Great idea with a twist from a childhood memory. I just had a conversation last week with Mom about making balloon paper mache Easter eggs.
By the way, I just gave you a blog award. Come check it out if you have time...you are looking pretty busy!
Laurie
wow, very clever, was that hard getting sand in the balloon?
they look awesome so far. looking forward to seeing them finished.
:)
I can't wait to see these finished... they look fabulous!!!
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