Monday 28 March 2011

Clay Crosses


When we were on holiday Martin found some beautifully decorated crosses.  I decided I'd have a go at making some out of clay.  I experimented with black and a mixture of brown clays.  Before baking I coated them in micaceous iron oxide so they would take perfect pearls easier.


And this is how they turned out.  The black one was covered with the interference perfect pearls collection and various metallics were used on the brown mix.  I threaded beads onto two pieces of wire, worked a spiral from the centre and wrapped it around the crosses.

9 comments:

Minxy said...

These came out really interesting, great colouring :D

downrightcrafty said...

oh like the multi coloured one and love the metal and bead detail so pretty
Kate xx

Zoechaos said...

Love these raw and finished raw the brown one looks kinda knurled and textured. Baked and the black one is glowing would say wicked but wonder if thats right for a cross! LOL XOXO Zoe

Sid said...

These look rustic undecorated and fab decorated !!

hazel said...

Wonderful crosses. Love the colours and the way that you've wrapped the wire round them.
xxx Hazel.

Dolly Daydreams said...

Gosh that's clever is there no end to your talents woman ?

Marie

Chris said...

Love these, Sam, especially the brown one.

Alison said...

They're stunning! Might have to make some to sell at church! Thanks for the inspiration Sam xxx

LazyKay said...

Brill technique, love the effects you've achieved.

xxxxxxxxxxx

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