The theme for this month’s design problem from Artwork Components was turtles. As with each month-to-month problem, we had been free to selected the medium and interpret the theme in as some ways as we wished. Or, extra virtually, in as some ways as we’ve got time. A month might appear to be a very long time nevertheless it usually goes by faster than you’d assume. Listed below are my turtle themed artwork designs for the problem.
The primary piece of turtle themed artwork I’m sharing for this design problem was really made months earlier than the theme was introduced. Earlier this yr, I used to be feeling the presence of a turtle spirit information, reminding me to persevere and it impressed me to sculpt some sea turtle hatchlings in paperclay. Whereas I shared photos of the sculpture on my social media, I didn’t weblog about it. So I’m together with it right here though it technically wasn’t created for the month-to-month theme. It’s my weblog, my guidelines.
After I made this jar, I’d been working with paperclay for about two months. I’m nonetheless very a lot on the uphill aspect of the educational curve, however I get higher about being affected person with this medium. And myself. I miss working with polymer clay, and sit up for cooler climate after I can take that up once more. However I’m additionally having fun with studying to work with paperclay.
The primary piece I designed after the problem theme was introduced was a micro mosaic utilizing epoxy clay. I’m nonetheless avoiding buy of latest artwork or craft provides. As a result of I’ve a lot already. And but, it’s by no means precisely the best factor when it comes time to create. On this case, I used to be wishing for various colours of beads. Additionally, the epoxy clay I’ve was lower than preferrred as a result of I first opened it greater than a yr in the past. Recent clay would have been higher as a result of the older it will get, the harder it’s to combine and the faster it cures. I used to be positively racing the clock to get all of the parts into the clay earlier than it hardened.
The ultimate venture for this month’s problem was an experiment with paperclay. I do know individuals use it to make ornaments and determined to make a couple of check turtles. All of them dried with out cracks, which was superior. They every additionally warped a bit of as they dried, which was much less superior. It doesn’t detract from their look or operate. However I’m pondering how one can get future ornaments to dry flat.
The opposite a part of the experiment with these check turtle ornaments was utilizing Inktense ink pencils and Posca acrylic paint pens so as to add shade. I’ve used each on polymer clay and was moderately certain they’d work on paperclay. Within the case of the paint pens, I obtained a really opaque shade protection, which was anticipated. With the ink pencils, it appears as if the ink doesn’t dry. It’s not purported to be re-wettable as soon as dry. And but, after I went to brush on a layer of gloss medium, the colour lifted and moved. I’ll be aware that earlier than portray, I handled the cured paperclay with layers of gesso and gloss medium. Possibly the undercoat of gloss medium retains the ink from drying?
There was purported to be an embroidery venture this month too. I’ve been neglecting my stitching and thought I might attempt a painted turtle for this design problem. Alas, I obtained distracted by shiny objects – or possibly books – and by no means even began a hoop. There’s all the time subsequent month. Thanks a lot for stopping by my weblog right this moment. I hope you loved the turtle themed artwork and the time you spent right here. Please depart a remark if the spirit strikes you.