Perfectly Petite Yet Primitive Charlottes

These are such small primitive little Charlotte's. They are flat on the back and are less than one inch in length. I just love how they turned out. Each is so unique in color and form.
So you ask...What do you do with such little pieces?

Before I show you what Susan of Starsb117.etsy.com has created with the little girls...I thought you might like a glimpse into the firing process of these small treasures. This photo shows the end of the reduction firing. These pieces have been in the chamber for twenty minutes and as the air re-enters the chamber colors shift and change dramatically.

The reds become brighter as they cool down, and the matte pieces shift to coppers and blues.

Now for the promised piece that Susan has beautifully collated into the most unique piece...

She says of her creation...."This sweet little beauty is encased in a 1 inch in diameter watch casing,it also has a bit of moss to add to the magic,along with a sweet tiny glass flower,this will come with a pretty silk sari ribbon to hang on,I love the whimsical quality of it,hope you enjoy,and thanks for looking!! "

If you click on the title above you will go directly to Susan's shop to find this piece and other wonderful treasures to purchase for your Holiday shopping needs.

Oscar Crow and His Steampunk Jewelry and Artful Curiosities Show!

Harry continues to overwhelm me with his inclusion of my raku treasures with in his newly made treasures. I love the bird in flight wrapped around one of my raku beads!!

Click on the title above to go to Oscar Crow for visual delights and unique one of a kind presents...Christmas is just around the corner!!

My Muse Made Me Do It!!!

Can you believe the creativity of these artists? Wonderfully magical...and Strange at times. Hope you will click on the title above and visit all the shops in this treasury. Front page would be a great present for all these artists:) Would love it if you have time to comment too:)

More Flatback Assemblage Charlottes added to my shop

I enjoy making these little dolls. Each one is so distinctive on it's own. They are primitive and look to be eons old...but they are fresh from this mornings firing:) I even managed to get a really little...less than one inch... doll fashioned.

The Charlotte inspired dolls are flat backed, which makes them great for assemblage projects.

They vary in length from 1 1/4 inch to 1 3/4 inch. And are approx 1/2 inch wide.

Title above is linked to one of the Etsy listings.

Thanks for looking:)

It's Scary Time Again!!

This was such a fun treasury to collate:) I had no idea there was such wonderful strangeness in the Etsy community:) I fit right in...don't I:) If you want to visit these shops...I have a link from the title above to go directly to the treasury. Would love a comment if you are so inclined:) Thanks Bunches!!

Another Spirit Doll Created...Inspired by the Cindy Chavez Class...

Though I still need to name this new creation, and I have a few finishing beads to add to the bare spots...this little doll is basically finished. Cindy's class at craftedu.com has really taken my muse for a ride:)
I raided my inventory that I had not had a chance to post on Etsy...and pulled them together in this assemblage doll. It is on a cotton loose weave base, and framed with cotton textured yarn, and various types of beads and pearls. The legs and feet dangle so there is movement in the piece. The back is finished with cotton floral fabric design. A brass loop is added to hang the piece from silk or a metal choker.
It is not for the faint of heart to wear....it measures 4 x 6 inches. I wore it high on a choker then layered it with two strands of small red beads, put on all four of my beautiful beaded bracelets from Steph at http://vladthebatsattic.blogspot.com/ , and went out to see if it was "too much" I wore it with denim...so the reds and blues would pop...and they did. I had compliments:) It was not "too much" after all. A real statement piece... and I have already started on another spirit doll. This one will be a little smaller...but just as wondrously strange:)

See my previous post for instructions to find Cindy's class...or go to craftedu.com and type in Cindy Chavez in the faculty area to find her wonderful classes!! Can't sing her praises enough!