Hello and Welcome to my Blog ~ I love art of all kinds. Two of my favorites are polymer clay and paper art. I have shops on Etsy that feature both of my passions. I also love writing my blog and finding artists that have a passion for their craft and feature them. I hope your day is filled with sunshine, laughter and loads of creativity.


Showing posts with label unusual jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label unusual jewelry. Show all posts

Sunday, June 23, 2013

MelodyODesigns - Wonderfully Unique Polymer Clay Jewelry




I would like to introduce you to MelodyODesigns ~ a fabulous Etsy Shop featuring whimsical and colorful art jewelry and ornaments made from polymer clay, where butterflies, ladybugs, and Bakelite reproductions abound. 

Anita resides in Arizona and discovered polymer clay 16 years ago.  It has become her preferred medium because it's so versatile, strong, and can be mixed into a virtual rainbow of exciting colors just begging to come out and play. 


    
This collar type necklace features a charming detailed orange Monarch butterfly taking a nap amidst a wide variety of colorful autumn leaves and acorns. Whimsical Ladybugs dance on the leaves. The butterfly is adhered to an aluminum backing that allows the wings to be position-able and it appears to be poised for flight. All the components, including the complex caned butterfly and the tiny ladybugs, are handmade “from scratch” in her studio using artist-quality polymer clay. Each leaf is cut by hand from a pattern made of a real leaf and the veining imprint on some of the leaves is made from real leaves. The acorns are made from molds she made from real acorns. 

            
  
This Patriotic smiling Cat pendant necklace of Red, White and Blue, celebrates both our love of country as well as the Cats in our lives. It can also be worn as a brooch. The cheerful and whimsical cat features realistic caned eyes, brush bristle whiskers and a cat collar decorated with white stars. 




This smiling and whimsical mint green Angel Cat hanging ornament is decorated with pink roses. It’s perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day, Spring, cats, or a wonderful way to honor and remember a beloved departed pet. Hung from the ceiling, window, houseplant, or decorating a computer or cubical, its sunny disposition it will bring you smiles.

This winsome floppy eared Hound Dog pendant necklace in French Blue and lavender can easily be converted to wear as a brooch. It’s an original design meticulously handmade from artist-quality polymer clay. His endearing puppy face makes him the perfect piece of jewelry to wear in honor of the dogs in your life and those who are now Angel Dogs. It also makes a perfect inexpensive gift for the dog lover. 


The bat is made to resemble a model 125 ash Louisville Slugger. For a bit of fun that makes the necklace even more special, you can specify that the fake “autographed signature” of your favorite player be added to the bat. The glove is very detailed so you can see the stitching and lacing. It makes a wonderful gift that’s very unique. 




This red cherry necklace with GREEN chain is a faux Bakelite inspired reproduction of a popular necklace from the 1940’s. It is constructed on a GREEN plastic chain and features the contemporary addition of two tiny whimsical studio made ladybugs. There are five pairs of bright and shiny red cherries and eleven medium dark blue-green leaves. Handmade from artist quality polymer clay.

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Polymer Clay Faces in Jewelry



Sculpted Windows Jewelry

Kristie Lou is from Lancaster, PA and she says that she is a full time artist
 with a split personality. Her two passions include creating 
wire wrapped jewelry and polymer clay faces. She never knows what the day will 
bring;  She lets her hands guide the way. 


This bead is one of her signature Leaf Ladies set atop a wood bead. This lady is adorned with colorful clay leaves, twigs, and orbs. The leaves are impressions of real maple leaves from her yard. She uses vibrant yet earthy shades of clay, antiqued with burnt umber, and hand painted. The wood bead is bamboo, It was once part of a place mat, that she could not resist taking apart and giving it a new life! 



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Tramps & Glams
 Milena and Miloš are from Krusevac, Serbia 
They have a shop on Etsy called "Tramps & Glams" which was a result of their 
creative collaboration back in 2008. 


Colorful polymer clay brooch with one big crackled bead.

dimensions 7 X 7.5 cm (2.8 X 3 in)



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Molded Moonbeams
Vanessa Stevenson is from Ontario Canada and is a stay at home mom who likes to express herself creativity with polymer clay and other findings. Moon faces are her favorite because they are so serene and peaceful.


This butterfly fairy is made from a mixture of gold, purple, light blue and sparkly white polymer clay. She is accented it with dark blue, pink and gold acrylic paint and tiny gold glass beads. The wings have been triple sealed and cured. Her face is sealed with a completely matted finish.