Monday, July 21, 2014

Something very different

Lately I have been trying to experiment with new things. I look at Pinterest quite a lot and have a good number of craft projects of many types pinned. They are all things I would love to try but I often feel intimidated and so put them off. I have been doing my best to try some of these pinned projects.

Where is all this going, you may ask? Well I saw this really cute little air dry clay bowl and pinned it, as I do, to try later. Well over the weekend I decided I would give it a go as a birthday present.

Here is the result so far:

When I was putting it into a bowl to shape it, I had to push it far down in order to get the bottom flat, as I did so the edges started to curl in and I though it looked lovely so I shaped it as you see above.

Here is the inside decoration:


This is taking a while to dry out, approx 60hrs so far, but I think that is due to the thickness of the clay. Once it is dry I need to sand the rim and also smooth out some of the wrinkle in the clay due to the shaping. I then want to glaze it, I think there is a glaze available.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this piece, do you like it? Do you hate it? Leave me a comment and let me know, if you have the time.
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15 comments:

  1. The Knitting Cross StitcherJuly 21, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    I really like it,because it is very attractive,it looks like a flower and is unique.looking forward to seeing it glazed.

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  2. Heidi82July 21, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    I think it will look lovely. The decorations are beautiful. Well done!

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  3. PreetiJuly 21, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    It's looking nice ! Are you going to paint it or leave it white?

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  4. MiaminaJuly 21, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    I love it! You are so creative!

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  5. The Crafty PrincessJuly 21, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    I love it. Especially the effect you've captured with the flower pattern. So far it's going really well. Can't wait to see more.
    xo Alicia

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  6. JustineJuly 21, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    How artistic! It's beautiful.

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  7. SusanJuly 21, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    It looks great. I have seen, but not worked with air dry clay. Love the designs you stamped into it. And while maybe not intended, the shape is really nice.

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  8. cuckiJuly 21, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    I love it too ... So creative x

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  9. LindaJuly 21, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    It turned out great. I love the shape and designs in the bottom.

    Linda

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  10. UnknownJuly 21, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Very pretty. A lovely and unusual gift idea for someone :-) love the flower pattern inside x

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  11. Faith...July 22, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    How cute is that! You have done a fantastic job.

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  12. BluJuly 22, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    I really like it. The shape is unique and the design on the bottom is very pretty.

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  13. Mii StitchJuly 22, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    I LOVE it!! Anything made of wood, glass, clay, pottery really!! For a first attempt it looks fabulous, I also like the little design on the inside, well done!!!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 22, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    Hello

    I love it both the shape and the design inside x

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  15. Bonnie BrownJuly 23, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Congrats on trying something new!
    I think it looks great!

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