Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Sneak Peck...um...Peek!


Here's a peek at something I just finished. This chicken and egg are PaperClay on a wood base.

This item will be available on the next A Time for Primitives update on Sept. 1st.

I have completely fallen in love with PaperClay and simply cannot stop using it! There are so many things that I can create that I could never have done with my sewing machine.

For years, I've wanted a Kiln and have belabored over which one to buy, should I buy gas or electric...

But recently a ceramics artist told me to stick with PaperClay for what I'm doing. It's more durable than fired clay and easier to work with. I do know that this stuff can take a real beating! I can't begin to tell you how many things I've dropped in the process of creation, and yet they are completely unharmed (and I've had a couple pieces take some really hard falls!). This is one tough egg to crack!
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8 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    Love the new pieces and... yea, don't you wish you had stock in creative paperclay?

    Lori

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  2. FloraAugust 29, 2008 at 10:44 PM

    Love the expressions!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  3. HowlingMoonDesignsAugust 30, 2008 at 7:31 AM

    Love this Piece David! And I am in love with Paperclay as well!!
    Candy

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  4. ~dani~August 30, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    If given a choice between only being able to ever have either paperclay or chocolate again..I would have to go with Paperclay. It would KILL me to give up chocolate but I just cannot imagine never having paperclay in my life! I am sooo addicted. cool piece btw..I love me some chickens!

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  5. Monkey-Cats StudioSeptember 2, 2008 at 6:11 AM

    I looked at this piece and just laughed...the egg looked more pained than the poor chicken it came from!!!
    Laurie

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  6. PJHornbergerFolkArtist.comSeptember 21, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    I love PAPER CLAY! Did carve wood, until my shoulder decided I shouldn't. Now I "carve" styrofoam, then cover with Paper Clay. Someone told me foil works well, but I haven't tried it. Haven't tried baking the Paper Clay either. Just use a fan and a room dehumidifer. Your work is so fun! Great inspirtion! Thanks for the hint of the gesso. I can never decide if I need to or not. But the paint goes on much better. PJ

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  7. HowlingMoonDesignsSeptember 22, 2008 at 7:45 AM

    You've been Tagged!
    Candy

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  8. UnknownMay 22, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    I love this Piece and love with PaperClay. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Thanks
    Sam
    my site

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