I'm Just Mad About Harry...Harry's Just Mad About Five and Dime Style...

Harry of Oscarcrow.etsy.com...just keeps me smiling:) I love his creations, his originality...and so enjoy seeing what he creates with my little ceramic treasures. The creation above... "is an elegant fantasy with a frozen charlotte that has been metal leafed and set on an art noveau frame. Golden wings and a glass pearl necklace with skeleton keys as connectors completes this art piece.The pendant is 4 inches wide and three inches high. The necklace is approximately 18 inches. This is a unique one of a kind composition. And an elegant accessory."

This  " pierced ,embossed brass disc is the stage for this little fairy made from an awesome frozen charlotte ( made by Moi...Wondrousstrange). She is mounted to a copper butterfly with blue sparkly wings and the pendant is suspended on a coil of square brass wire through which a 2mm sterling cable runs. The length of the chain is 18''. The diameter of the pendant is 1.75 ''  (tiny little Charotte from my shop...less than one inch and done in stoneware.)

Harry has branched out and found a great supply of vintage Charlotte's for sell from his shop at fantastic prices..."Frozen Charlotte's are small ceramic dolls from Germany.  These are vintage antiques that were discarded at the time of manufacture and buried in a dump. Recovered by archeological teams and offered for sale as either an interesting item or for jewelry and altered art. All have character flaws such as missing parts, feet,legs or hands." Mega charactor anyone?

If these little guys and girls intrigue you...click on the title above to go to his Charlotte page...and see others as well.

And if all this was not enough...you much check out his blog...http://www.oscarcrow.blogspot.com/
He has reorganizing tips...step by step photos and information on how he puts his lovelies together..and his new workstation:)  Great reading and tips!! Enjoy!! And if you are not familiar with Five and Dime...you will be after a visit to his site:)

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.

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:)

The Kiln is Dead...Long live the Kiln

It looks like my third hand, my brightly burning kiln has fired it's last load. There may be some hope that it can be repaired...but weighing the cost of repair, against new, will be a tough decision!


However...if this was her last hurrah...she did some magnificent pieces. I would say she went out in a blaze of glory!!


I still have many pieces to post from her last few firings...you will have to check my Etsy site to see what brilliant colors she has left me with.


I'll let you know how things go...and if there is a miracle worker in the wings to help her. I have two sources, who, even on a Sunday afternoon took the time to reply to my emails of distress. One even offered a possible solution to my problem...but the solution does not seem to be working. So...Sweet Kiln...I'll hope for the best...but I think you have done your best:)