I've missed you all very much. My battle isn't over, but at least I'm making enough progress to start hanging out with you here again, and that makes me VERY happy!
For the past 9 months, you could say that both my hubby and I have been 'surviving' life rather than 'living' life. As we were watching the finale of the Alone tv show last week, one of the contestants was talking about the difference between being in survival mode vs living life mode.
That's how I feel. I've been in survival mode for 9 months now, and attempting to insert a bit of 'living life' here and there - and to me, that means getting creative again!
So I'm thrilled to say that I've been able to make some Mokume Gane Polymer Clay earrings components such as these, recently:
I love the look of Mokume Gane, don't you? It kind of reminds me of Australian Opals with the layers and colors. I just get giddy inside when I see these :)
The metal leaf (gold in this case) and various layers of translucent clay and colored clay blend together to make a unique rustic chic look that I love. It's random and once I apply several coats of clear varnish, the layers and colors just pop.
My mother-in-law and I were talking that we'd love to go on a trip to Hawaii (she's been there, I haven't) one day when we're all feeling a lot better (gotta have a goal in life, right?), so I made these earrings thinking of escaping to Hawaii:
Rustic Chic "Escape to a Tropical Paradise" Earrings, featuring my handmade Mokume Gane polymer clay components, with a rustic messy 14kt gold-filed wire wrap, Swarovski Crystals, gorgeous Czech Glass beads from my friend Jac at Sugabeads (she has awesome supplies!), and set on hypoallergenic Titanium ear hooks.
You can see these earrings and more of my handmade jewelry components in My Garden Of Love Etsy Shop HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!
Cheers,
Nathalie Lesage
My Garden Of Love on Etsy
The Crafty Tribe on Etsy
Oh, I really hope you get better and fly to Hawaii soon. I was captured by your wonderful earrings; their style and colors makes me think exactly about vacation sea places. I have no experience with polymer clay, maybe one day I will try this technique. You're so talented and I love this translucent effect layered with the gold leaf.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comments <3 I'm glad that my earrings made your mind travel to a tropical paradise! Cheers, Nat xoxo
DeleteOoh, these earrings do remind me of escaping to a tropical paradise! (As I look outside at all the snow on the ground!) Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome Kathie :) Our snow has melted in the past couple of days with all the rain we've had here on the island. Hoping your winter will end soon too! Cheers, Nat xoxo
DeleteHi Nathalie, so great to see a post from you again. I am so happy you feel so much better!! These earrings are beautiful. They remind me of my mum's native country Thailand. The sea, the nature. Your polymer clay beads definitely look like opals, they are amazing. I hope you can make your trip to Hawaii very very soon.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh Thailand! So beautiful (I've only seen pictures of your mum's native country, but they were all so breath-taking). Thank you so much for taking the time to comment :) I will be making more Mokume Gane polymer clay components (I sold out quickly). Cheers, Nat xoxo
DeleteOh, I do love some mokume gane! And, you've executed it beautifully!! Those earrings are dreamy for sure.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much :) It's my favorite type of effect. Keep an eye out for more coming in various colors! Cheers, Nat xoxo
DeleteNathalie, these are beautiful. Joyous, fun-filled earrings. Happy to see you posting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Norbel! It's lovely to be back :) Cheers, Nat xoxo
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