Porcelain Pendants

Last year I made a few pendants from one of my broken faces and they came out nice so I decided to make a few more.

They are available to purchase in my etsy shop here.

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testing the springs

Chang'e

Love this wig!

back from traveling

Getting back into the groove and found this helpful list
From http://paulzii.tumblr.com/post/3360025995

Amazing box opening video!

What a beautiful Stop Motion Animation video from http://dollutional.blogspot.com/

The song is perfect! I love this!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w-_jbFgeZY

Lorna, you and your daughter just made my day! Thank you for sharing!

Three stands

Stands are done!

tiny hand

Next to my big one. Gives you an idea of the small size. 12 inches.

the tide is changing

my appreciation

Each time I begin a new collection, I envision a minimal stage set and attempt to create a visual narrative to share with you. The characters are arranged in a scene with hints to a story. I want you to experience the story through the characters instead of though my description. I’m trying to “show, not tell” you a story. By doing this I hope to involve you and invite you to imagine along with me.

Thanks for following along.

blue waves on silver sand

Finally finishing the new collection! More to come...

the bathers

the swimmers

tiny buttons

Working on the new collection. I made these tiny porcelain buttons and found this decadent silk jersey at Mood.

Two heads...

Trying a couple of different wig making processes...one wig is hand stitched and the other is glued on.

tips of toes

Experimenting with the en pointe feet.

Dear Japan

Friday March 11th 2011 an 8.9 Earthquake hit Japan and caused a Tsunami wave train. The water flowed at a rate of over 350 km/h. Anything in its path was washed away.

So much devastation in a country I love.

My heart goes out to everyone affected by this disaster.

Want to help, you can donate to Japan via Paypal.

Here are a few options:
www.worldvision.org/HelpJapan
www.redcross.org/Donations
www.habitat.org

Just found this wonderful non-profit organization Shelterbox (http://www.shelterboxusa.org). They provide families with the the most basic needs of shelter, warmth and dignity. Boxes are filled basic necessities like a tent, blankets, a stove and even creative relief for the children in a box of crayons. You can even track the box! I'm very impressed with the simplicity of this concept.

The box

Satisfaction

When all the parts work together it's bliss!

Hand tied wig

Almost finished...this head needs a body soon!

Alpaca wig

Alpaca hair is so luxurious and silky...makes a beautiful wig!

Ready to travel

Hands off Customs!

Fourth Firing

Painting faces is my favorite part of the process...this is when I get to reveal their expressions.
One more firing.

Internal Workings

While the faces are in the kiln I can start building the internal skeleton. I attach carbon steel extension springs to stainless steel bars, add epoxy and let dry for about 3 to 5 days.

I think this is my least favorite part...cutting stainless steel isn't easy.

Back to face painting!

Painted and Fired

The body parts came out perfect! Now I can focus on the faces, hands and feet.

Time to paint

When I paint the body parts I try to keep the color as faint as possible. I want a hint of shadow to show the contours without losing the beautiful white color of the porcelain.