JUDY
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Post by JUDY on Jan 21, 2012 22:09:36 GMT -5
Here is a project I've been working on recently, I'm about half way done. It's made of thousands of tiny beads on a very large cow skull that with polymer clay center piece and onyx and quartz rounds for accents.. I'll post more photos when I'm done ;D   Thanks for looking! |
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jan 22, 2012 4:50:15 GMT -5
Hi Judy
Thats interersting ? I have never seen a scull like that
Is the center design a Celtic design ?
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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Post by kk on Jan 22, 2012 5:34:17 GMT -5
Wow, what a fantastic imagination to even start such a project.
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jan 22, 2012 9:54:38 GMT -5
Looks cool and like a lot of work!
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JUDY
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Post by JUDY on Jan 22, 2012 10:42:06 GMT -5
thanks and Jack, yes - it's a fancy celtic knot of sorts with tribal overtones.. lots and lots of work, but I love the end result  wait till you see it with the horns attached, but that'll be last |
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Post by Toad on Jan 22, 2012 11:23:54 GMT -5
Fantastic
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2012 11:59:12 GMT -5
That is incredible Judy. Can't wait to see the finished piece. What glue do you use? It is easy to see that those beads are placed one by one. Glue in one hand and bead in the other? I am totally impressed.
Jim
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Post by drocknut on Jan 22, 2012 12:01:05 GMT -5
Wow, that took a lot of work. Beautiful.
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Post by roy on Jan 22, 2012 12:18:44 GMT -5
judy that is way kool cant wait to see it all done !
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Post by carloscinco on Jan 22, 2012 13:53:09 GMT -5
beautiful work. That polymer clay work looks bold and very precise.
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JUDY
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Post by JUDY on Jan 22, 2012 17:38:21 GMT -5
thanks everyone! It's definitely a labor of love... Jim, yes - one bead at a time... the masters of this type of beadwork are the Huichol Indians of South Central Mexico - they coat the object with a layer of beeswax, and then press the beads into the wax to hold it. Unfortunately, beeswax doesn't hold well here in Tucson, with the desert heat, so I use a product called "Liquid Stitch" it's a fabric glue that holds up to water, heat and time... and it drys clear. Also, it allows for each piece of art that I make like this, to be washed up from time to time with no adverse effects Pretty cool stuff really... I have a very long skirt that got torn, oh, at least 6-7 years ago and I used this glue on it... it's still holding to this day! Thanks for the comments!! This piece should be finished within the week! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2012 10:14:07 GMT -5
hahahaha I use the same glue since I do not sew except for putting buttons back on. I never would have thought about using it for something like that. I could not even come close to doing what you did but now I may have some other uses for that glue. Maybe you should get in touch with the glue company and offer to be in their advertising for a small fee. lol
Jim
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Post by StoneCrazy on Jan 23, 2012 13:42:32 GMT -5
Thats beautiful Judy
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Post by dbrealityrocks on Jan 23, 2012 15:29:21 GMT -5
That is a fabulous design and 1 that I would not have the patience for. Can't wait to see the final result.
Just 1 ? after awhile do you have beady eyes? lol
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JUDY
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Post by JUDY on Jan 23, 2012 22:26:34 GMT -5
yeah... I get beady eyes LOL ... they literally burn after working on it for a few hours - I think I need new glasses ROFL!
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JUDY
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Post by JUDY on Mar 2, 2012 0:26:30 GMT -5
finally finished my cow skull art piece... havent been working on it this entire time, but it did take about 100 hours from start to finish... approximately 45,000 beads, polymer clay, onyx and quartz half rounds - I'm very proud!! Close up:  Side view:  On the wall:  Thanks for looking! Judy |
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Post by NatureNut on Mar 2, 2012 1:04:33 GMT -5
Oh my goodness Judy, I hope you still have eyes left, LOL. Thank you for sharing this very special one of a kind project with us. How wonderful! Bet that feels good to be finished and see it on the wall! Jo
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Mar 2, 2012 4:55:56 GMT -5
Hi Judy,
My That is amazing
You said wait till you see the horns !
I see why they are beautifull
A lot of work in that it is awsome 45,000 beads makes my mind boggle !
Them horns are wicked looking and could realy do some damage , (we used to de horn ours )
You will now be on "Holiday" after all that hard work ?
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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JUDY
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Post by JUDY on Mar 2, 2012 7:15:23 GMT -5
Thanks Jo and Jack yes, it feels good to be done....but it also has me encouraged to start the NEXT one!! hehehe... I actually have 2 more waiting their turn in my shop. Jack, you are right - those horns could do damage - the shop I bought the skull from did a nice job polishing them up and they are VERY sharp on the ends... Holiday? naw...I havent been working on this full time, just a little here and a little there..... in fact, I'm scheduled to go back to "work" in 2 weeks.... LOL |
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Post by helens on Mar 2, 2012 15:59:58 GMT -5
Wow. That's incredible.
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wait till you see it with the horns attached, but that'll be last
