Friday 27 June 2008

ALTER THIS


Created By Hand challenged us this week to alter something! Some while ago I was sent these bamboo tiles - I'm not actually sure what they're FOR, but they have two holes drilled top to bottom.
So I rummaged about to make something with it and found this mask.

I coloured the tile with alcohol inks then stamped the crackle over the top with dark blue Staz-On. I also used alcohol ink to make the eyes blue. The mask isn't exactly flat so although I superglued it down I used wire as well - both to anchor it and act as a decorative element with a few beads threaded on. I glued a brooch back on this - but it could easily have been made into a pendant by using the pre-drilled holes. I've never attempted anything like this before and I'm quite pleased with the result!

8 comments:

Chriss Rollins said...

I am not suprised you are happy with it, it is great I bet you will be making a few more. lol
chriss x

Linda Vincent said...

You are so creative Rosie - that's fab!!
XX

Heather Robinson said...

Oh Rosie! Who knew that you could start with a bamboo tile and create something this spectacular! Ah, you have a very creative mind!

Viola said...

Fab work, Rosie!

Jaqi said...

Great stuff Rosie, Will this be the first of many pieces of jewellry? its fab, well done Jaqi x

Dreamer said...

This is a lovely piece of art. wish I was so talented

Susie Little said...

I love this!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE THIS BROOCH ROSIE ITS AMAZING!!!!
I see you have been making dotees they are sooo! addictive I agree.
I love the gals you made so cute .