Thursday, September 18, 2014

Clay for the Garden and Patio

Weed Pots or Wall Pockets are not only great for the outdoor deck or patio, they function just as well in the kitchen as containers to hold freshly picked herbs...




Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Clay Jewelry Components

The more beads, plaquettes and pendants I make from clay, the more they vary...


Many of these end up for sale on my Etsy site, BHClaysmith, while others will be used to make Clay to Wear offerings for galleries and Guild shows this fall and winter.  Check back often for postings about upcoming Holiday events.

Gnome Home

My summer classes had a great time making things from clay for the garden, patio and deck.  This votive candle deck or garden light in an example of one of my demos...






I love the back door created with twigs to the high round window - so gnomelike!

Press Trays

Over the past couple months, I made press molds for trays in various shapes which complement my Intaglio designs but they also seem to stand on their own looking good with or without patterning, decals or textures.  My classes have really enjoyed using them and it is only now that I have begun to actually use them myself.  My idea was to make trays for my CUTEsies and other clay complements such as cream and sugar bowls...