Some months ago I found a wood burner for sale. With some vague ideas in mind what to do with it, I couldn’t resist and bought it. The vague idea was so vague that until this day I still don’t remember what it was. Never mind, yesterday I decided it was time to have some fun with it and start experimenting.
I still had some wooden beads (bought with a very vague idea what to do with them) and went to work.
As you might know I live in a truck converted into a mobile home. Not much space to work. Especially not with a very hot wood burner. But I managed to burn some patterns in the beads, without setting our truck on fire (a whole lotta wood inside) and without burning patterns into my fingers. I wasn’t very satisfied with how they initially turned out. So out came the green patina. It looked better but still something was lacking. I dove in our cabinet and found a forgotten little box… with blue and red acryl paint in it (never used, bought with a very vague idea what to do with it). I added some dots to the beads, some red faux suede, old padre beads and voila… Chinese lanterns for in your ears.
Thank you for looking!
I wish you all a wonderful week.
I wish you all a wonderful week.
Janine
Esfera Jewelry
These earrings are so adorable. I know what you mean about buying stuff with a "vague" idea of what to do. I have piles of things that sit in my craft drawer waiting for an idea to materialize.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely comment. And I'm so glad I'm not the only one with the vague ideas and the piles waiting to be turned into something lovely.
DeleteI'm so with you on the Vague Idea concept. In fact I think most creative people do their purchasing with that method. Im not so good with the "remember what it is for " idea, nor the "maybe I should write it down" concept. Lovely beads nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb. I guess you are right. And I too am not very good with the "maybe I should write it down" concept.
DeleteSo beautiful! I can't believe those are wood. They turned out fantastic! Yes, keep going! You are on the right track- I believe! Love the colors too!
ReplyDeleteAww thank you Cindy :-) I so admire your gorgeous work and I so look up to you. Receiving a compliment from you means so much.
DeleteJanine, thank you so much for the smiles. You made me laugh. And I think Deb is right. I rarely purchase something and know what I want to do with it. I generally buy things because I like them, and know that sooner or later, they'll be exactly what I need, just like your paint! I love the story; love the earrings. And by all means you should keep working with the wood burner. I'd love to see what else you come up with. Have fun, Janine.
ReplyDeleteYour comment put a huge smile on my face Norbel :-) You are a gem! And I'm so glad I'm not the only one having things stashed away, waiting to be turned into jewelry.
DeleteOh, no, no, no, not alone at all. I might be taken in for observation if anyone saw my stash. :) lol
DeleteThese are adorable :) - and I love you got your wood burner out and experimented (I think we are all guilty of purchasing things and putting them away for another day lol). Very colorful, fun, colorful and happy design - love!
ReplyDeleteAww thank you Janice for your lovely comment. Much appreciated.
DeleteI thought these were lampwork or ceramic. All this with just a wood burning tool and some paint!? Brilliant! I have one of those and some beads, but never the time. You have shown me that there are mind blowing possibilities! Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your huge compliment :-) I'm going to experiment a bit more with the wood burning tool and paint.
DeleteI thought these were lampwork or ceramic. All this with just a wood burning tool and some paint!? Brilliant! I have one of those and some beads, but never the time. You have shown me that there are mind blowing possibilities! Enjoy the day! Erin
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