About 3 weeks ago I was contacted through my Etsy shop about making one of my polymer clay mandalas. Now, most of my work is small scale. I like to start and finish a project within a short amount of time. That way I can move on to my next project. But I was asked if I could do something bigger. Of course I can (have I ever said no?!)
And so it began. The customer not only wanted it bigger, she also wanted it to be domed. Hum, that got me thinking....what could I use as a base that was round, about 10" across, oven proof, and domed. Think, think, think......I think I'll go to the thrift store and have a look around.
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| An old pot lid should do the trick! A few turns of a screw and the handle is off. |
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| I was given the color scheme and made a few canes. |
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| Next step, covering the entire lid with a pale, off-white and then starting in the center with a design. |
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| Nope, not enough negative space. Time for a do over. |
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| Nope, wrong shade of green. Try again. |
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| Making progress. |
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| A few more changes. |
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| Finished! |
After about 3 weeks, many e-mails back and forth and lots of changes I was able to create something that both the customer and I were happy with. I hope it adds an interesting and colorful element to her bathroom wall. Something that will be enjoyed for many years!
That turned out beautifully. I'd never have guessed it was a pot lid.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katie. I was hoping it wouldn't be obvious.
DeleteI was wondering what it was going to be and how big it was as I was watching the progress !!! Turned out beautiful, as always...
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yeah, it's hard to tell the size just from a picture.
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ReplyDeleteWOW Kathy ... amazing work and very creative use of the lid! <3
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Mynda!
DeleteVery cool and great use of the lid!
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