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Acorn on the leaf
About this design:
I was itching to try ceramic, so I looked for a nice acorn and made a mold from it, then a real leaf to press into the clay, for the leaf texture.. I did not glaze this, I hand painted it with acrylic paint then acrylic sealer.
Components:
Ceramic clay and acrylic paint, hand painted and dry brushed..Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 08, 2013 at 4:35 pm #
Sarajo W says:Lynn, that piece is so lovely… what a nice job!
On Feb 08, 2013 at 6:27 pm #
Laud says:That’s wonderful! I’d love to learn ceramics, especially when I see pieces like this.
On Feb 08, 2013 at 6:53 pm #
Deb Harding says:Id swear that was a real acorn!! Excellent job! Especially with the painting.
On Feb 08, 2013 at 7:47 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Clay is good! Neat design and great color.
On Feb 08, 2013 at 8:59 pm #
Asia says:Lynn, this is simply fantastic
On Feb 09, 2013 at 12:52 am #
Chickie Nonnie T says:beautiful! I’d love to do some ceramic beads also…Did you get a kiln?
On Feb 09, 2013 at 9:51 am #
Lynn g says:Thanks everyone,I hope to get some more done, I have a hole stack of them all made but just need paint or glazing..Nonnie, I have always had a kiln..
On Feb 09, 2013 at 9:58 am #
qltldy10 says:I’m an acorn lover, and this is fantastic; just fantastic!!!
On Feb 09, 2013 at 10:05 am #
Elis Mom says:Very adorable!
On Feb 09, 2013 at 12:08 pm #
Medieval Momma says:Sweet!
On Feb 09, 2013 at 12:52 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Too cool!!! You could sell these to LB! Or just straight to all of us!
On Feb 09, 2013 at 1:13 pm #
Chickie Nonnie T says:You lucky girl! About 50 million years ago, I did some ceramics in high school. it was a terrific crafting class. I took it a couple of years, and was able to do the potters wheel, weave on a huge loom, leather work, etch in metal, and of course ceramics. I honestly can’t remember everything we did. I wish I could do it all again!
On Feb 09, 2013 at 9:59 pm #
Julie Shane says:SO very pretty Lynn.
I’d love to see this as the focal of a necklace. Please post it when you’ve created your piece.
On Feb 10, 2013 at 6:42 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Very cute I think! I too wants to try cermics.