Flora origami brooches

Flora brooches , a photo by mariapsaltis on Flickr.

These brooches are my entries in the polymer clay artists of etsy monthly challenge. I have used the technique of origami fabric flowers to make these.(tweeked it a little of course!)

WC-Deckel / Toilet seat

WC-Deckel / Toilet seat, a photo by Mareike Scharmer on Flickr.

Mareike Scharmer is an amzing artist who includes polymer in her work..this is the first toilet seat I have ever seen covered!
AMAZING!

Salvaged bead

Salvaged bead , a photo by mariapsaltis on Flickr.

I had made this bead and wasn't happy with the outcome,added some paint,then carved it out..and while it has a raw and messy finish I actually like the end result! Moral of the story don't throw anything away..you just never know when you will get inspired to make some adjustments! Oh and yes it is now a ring!

Australian Polymer Clay Guild

Abstract bangles, a photo by papagodesign on Flickr.

These amazing bangles were made for the Aussiepolyclayers march challenge by a member, Sabine of papagodesigns. Our little group is producing some inspiring and innovative work and I believe is destined to have a bright future with the fabulous Leadership of DEBBIE Crothers!
Join up, or you will miss out!

Orchard bangle

I have made this for my daughter who adores blue. I think the colours resemble the variegation that occurs on orchards,hence the name.

fascinating!

Some of you may be aware that along with Polymer clay,I also make fascinators. I love to tell the story of how fascinators got their name!
During WW1 (or 11..not sure), the women were unable to afford the materials to make whole hats,so these little numbers were created. The men apparently exclaimed that they were "fascinating" and they were born!

This particular design is made of tulle, I think tulle represents every little girls grown up dreams.

It has been a while

I have finally moved into my new home and set up my studio and starting to create again! Hopefully I will be back here now more often and keeping in touch with all of my friends! here is my most recent work...bangles and then more bangles!
These bangles along with other pieces of my work are available for sale at Precious Fusion Gallery in Stanwell park and Cronulla and also in Flourish arts in Birchgrove, Sydney.