I have these odd-looking delphinula shells. The interior is beautifully iridescent, totally opposite from the exterior which is brownish and bumpy. Delphinula shells are so ugly they’re cute. They’ve grown on me and I’ve come to appreciate their unique beauty. … Continue reading
I tried multiple times to find a way to support the three pectins. Not only was I unsuccessful, I managed to break the glue bond! Very frustrating. On the upside, I did not damage the arrangement. Then a friend says … Continue reading
First, I need to apologize for the quality of the photos. My camera refused to work so I had to rely on the iPod. The pictures are OK, just a little grainy. When you click on them for the enlargement, … Continue reading
I have this beautiful Cameo shell and I really love the colors. The creamy orange strips of the interior are gorgeous. Browns, creams, and oranges blend into lovely patterns on the exterior. There is a prominent point on the broader … Continue reading
Well it has been a few crazy weeks. Between illness, a new little dog, family, a cancer scare, and the holidays, I totally lost sight of my art and blog posts. Plus I guess I should admit to an electronics … Continue reading
I was really quite proud of my flower pine tree when I completed it. It had a place of honor on the mantel in my living room. The tree could be easily viewed yet not so close people would be … Continue reading
It has been several days since I started Part 2. There was a fatality in my project. I’m going to finish writing about my progress so you can see where my idea was going. But sadly, the art piece came … Continue reading
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My husband found this epergne a few months ago on eBay. He paid a very reasonable price for it. This style is called silver crest and is manufactured by Fenton. We have a collection of bohemian and Czech glass, as … Continue reading
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Wow! I cannot believe four months have passed since my last post. Not only was I in a rut with my artwork but my blog suffered. I greatly apologize to those who have faithfully followed my progress. My valentine is … Continue reading
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I completed the star shape and without as much cussing as I thought. The slippery texture of the shells actually seemed to work in my favor, especially once the brown rice shells were in place. My star lines were not … Continue reading
Rosebuds and Seashells, Sailor's Valentines and Seashell Flowers 