More Altered Paint Brushes

Creating this bow was half the fun ~ adding it to

the paint brush was the other half.  I painted then sanded the handle  making it look weathered, then gave the bristles a bit of paint to add to the charm. I really love the grey and pink colors together.

Altered Paint Brush ~ Guardian Angel

I created this art doll out of Polymer clay over a fabulous little paint brush that I bought at The Home Depot ~ that is where I buy all my paintbrushes.  The plain wooden handles are perfect for the project and the bristles do not burn in the oven.  The first time I put one in the oven, I cringed, thinking that I would have burned bristles or no bristles at all  when it came out.  But lo and behold, these wonderful brushes do very well in the oven. I have to say, they even do well after the bristles are painted.  I wanted to add wings to this art doll after I had it finished, so back in the oven it went.  I did have to use some fiberfill to prop the wings on each side as they were heavy and wanted to pull away from the body.  Fiberfill is awesome for polymer clay baking.  It will keep round beads round and prevent that little flat spot from appearing on your beads.

The Time Keeper ~ Altered Paint Brush Art Doll

I have been having such a great time creating these characters out of paint brushes and polymer clay.  The bristles make really great hair which I have streaked with paint. 

Bebe Blaylock is Brisco's sister. She has been dubbed 'The Time Keeper' because she is always carrying around her big pocket watch. Time stands still for Bebe while it continues to tick on for everyone else.

I created Bebe out of polymer clay around a paint brush core. Her hair is the bristles of the brush streaked with green, gold and black paint. She stands 7" tall by 2.25" wide.

Brisco and Bebe are both for sale in my Etsy Shop.   
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SandysGiftBoutique

Click here to read Brisco's post
http://sandyscreationsinclay.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-gate-keeper.html

The Gate Keeper

The Gate Keeper is my newest Altered Paint Brush.  

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Being a Gate Keeper is a very important job. It requires one to be on his toes every moment of every day.  If anyone other than the Gate Keeper opens the gate, it will most certainly open a pandoras box, the likes of which would send a shock wave across the country. This particular gate only has one key and it has been entrusted to Brisco Blaylock, aka The Gate Keeper!

I created Brisco using a paint brush as his core and fashioned him out of polymer clay. His hair is the brush which has been dipped in blue paint and dried in spikes. He is 7" tall and 3" wide and stands on his own.

 The Gate Keeper in now in my Etsy Shop: 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SandysGiftBoutique

Etsy Fall Treasury

I created this treasury especially for the beautiful Fall Season.  These are from sixteen different Etsy shops.  Click on each on and it will bring you to that particular shop.  I hope you enjoy this treasury as much as I enjoyed creating it.

     

'Awesome Fall Findings' by sandyprenzi

Fall is a beautiful time of the year and here are some wonderful Fall items from my featured shops.

Give Thanks Metal S... RefinedInspir... $24.95	Cream White Hedgeho... BacuJIucka $25.00	6 to 9 or 9 to 12 M... handmadebabyl... $13.00	Stuffed Fabric Pump... SunflowerTree $45.00
Clay figurine  &quo... NeldasScrapRo... $21.00	Wooden Door Hanger-... melanieshea78 $35.00	Vintage Hallmark Br... DodadChick $6.00	Earthy Brown Barn O... foxowlroad $50.00
Harvest Thyme Scare... DAWNSPAINTING $21.00	Napkin Ring Swags S... thehiphostess $16.00	Autumn Wood Nymph dVINEart $65.00	Boutique Embroidere... pachwilliamso... $3.00
Mr. Waffles the Dap... FullyFleecedE... $26.00	Perfect Little Pump... MagicalOccasi... $15.00	Crocheted Pumpkins ... dlf724 $17.00	Carved Gourd Art Ho... LeafSpirits $205.00

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

 

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This is my newest Paint Brush Creation.  You can see this and more of my creations at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SandysGiftBoutique

Paint brushes aren't used just for painting ~ this brush has been decorated, making it a perfect gift for someone who wants something a little different.

I painted gold metallic paint on the handle of the brush, then added a brown ribbon and embellished it with a fall leaf. I created the face centerpiece out of polymer clay and brushed it with a light brown wash giving it an antiqued look The bristles have been brushed with gold metallic paint and stiffened to one side. It is 9" tall by 5" wide and will hang easily on a nail.