Friday, March 29, 2013

Concave vs. Convex

Here's something else I'm playing around with right now.  These earrings are longer and larger than my usual pieces.  Somehow, the double layers and the pearl dangles just seemed to need more space. I used Kato clay for these.  I did try Premo! but again it didn't seem to have the "body" and feel I wanted for these earrings.  I really like the way the Skinner blend and the texture contribute additional contrasts to the curved forms. The green earrings curve forward at the bottom while the blue pair curve backward.












This new pair of convex earrings, sports crystals instead of pearls.  Love the summery colors, too.


16 comments:

  1. just beautiful. I love the texture on the blue ones

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  2. Do you sell your jewelry? I really like these earrings!!! You can reach me at l.unger@comcast.net

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    1. I'm pleased that you like these new earrings. Yes, I do sell my jewelry. I'm also very willing to work with individuals to create special custom pieces. Thanks so much for writing. :)

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  3. I really like the blue and the green earrings. How much do they sell for?

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    1. Hi, Diana,
      I'm pleased you like these designs. I still have the green and yellow pair, and am willing to create special custom pieces if people ask. Please send me your email address so we can exchange further communication.
      Thanks again,
      ~Kristie

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  4. Hi Kristie, I just love the designs here. I would like to see more of this. Would like to know what material is used.

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    1. Hi,
      Thank you. I used Kato clay for these earrings. I wanted them very thin since they are large, but I also wanted strength. Kato works perfectly!

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    2. Hi,
      Thank you. I used Kato clay for these earrings. I wanted them very thin since they are large, but I also wanted strength. Kato works perfectly!

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  5. I would love to purchase a pair of the blue earrings. Possibly other colors as well. Do you have an etsy store? Please contact me at jcscubagirl@yahoo.com

    Thank you
    Jordan Shaffer

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  6. I would love to purchase a pair of the blue earrings. Possibly other colors as well. Do you have an etsy store? Please contact me at jcscubagirl@yahoo.com

    Thank you
    Jordan Shaffer

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  7. I bought Kato today, as I was told it would work better. But after an hour of trying to condition it between using my hands and pasta thing, it was still very crumbly, would not hold together for anything, no matter what I tried. I am very frustrated with it, any suggestions
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    1. HI, Sandra,
      I'm sorry you're running into this problem. Kato has traditionally been very, very difficult to condition. Their newest version of the clay is usually pretty pliable. I'm wondering if you ended up with a set of clay that has been around in the store warehouse, or has been exposed to heat. Sometimes, when clay sits and /or gets warm, it actually can start to bake a bit in the package. There are products you can purchase to mix in with the clay to soften it, such as Sculpey clay softener or Sculpey Mold Maker. I usually don't have the patience to work on a package if it is super dry and crumbly. I usually get my Kata straight from Donna Kato at Prairiecraft.com. I have found the clay I am purchasing there is usually much easier to condition and work with. I hope this helps.

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    2. When my clay is that stiff and hard, I have my hubby sit on the package at least thru 1 tv episode.

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  8. I would be interested in purchasing a pair of the blue earrings. Please contact me with sales info! awessling1940@gmail.com. Thank you!

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  9. Están bellos quisiera saber cuáles son los materiales por favor gracias

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