Saturday, January 21, 2012

The making of... comfort





















The making of the feeling comfort is quite an ordeal. First I roll out a thin slab of clay and add squares to it. Then I roughen the feeling and put clay slib on it. I wrap a piece of the squared slab around the feeling and try to fit it nicely by cutting away parts. It's tricky to connect the parts together. It looks quite messy and it is in a way. Then I cut away the excessive clay on the bottom. I go over he 'blanket' with my clay rib to get rid of the mess I made while attaching the slab. That does make the lines go away but I go over 'em again with my knife. And then comes the most fun part: applying the 'stitches'. I love doing that.
I think I might crawl underneath my blanket now!
Have a lovely weekend everyone! :)

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So fun!
Thanks for sharing your process with us! :)
xx
great to see the precision in your working processes! ..you know your stuff!
I'd like to crawl under a blanket too, epitome of comfort, or a snuggle from a mama if that's how you roll.
Wow! Thanks for sharing, I have goose bumps.
the added little stitches is a great touch :)
Yes, thanks for sharing your process. I love all your pieces. I especially love the names you give them. They make them all seem so meaningful and amulet-like.
I really enjoy these posts where you show how you make each of the feelings. It seems like the process is not usually related to the name of the feeling!
I really love seeing how you make these, Mitsy. Thanks again for showing your process :) Kx
Love watching you work Mitsy. It's really a pleasure. Thank you for sharing your work and process in your feelings collection!

xo
Thanks for sharing your process Mitsy. I love my mini art feeling that I purchased from you a few years ago. "Balance" keeps me balanced on even the most difficult days. This series of work is wonderful!

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