I came across this brass pagoda-style bell (pictured above) at a second hand store recently. It’s dimensions are 7″ x 5″ x 2″. It was missing a brass knob screw (top of left post) but it did still have it’s original ringer/striker, that’s it hanging on the right side. I really like making Shrines and… Continue reading Oriental Bell Temple Shrine
A few years back I found this wire mobile at a Flea Market. I think this style is meant to hang photographs on. It had some interesting elements to it like a rusty patina on the wire, a version of alligator clips at the end of each dangling section, it was fairly large (20″ long… Continue reading Suncatcher Mobile DIY
Sorry it’s taken me so long to get Part 4 of the Steampunk Stag posted. My Etsy shop called, we got hit with three snow storms in a row (with more to come) and I stalled out on this guy until I got what I wanted to use for gears sorted out. Remember early on,… Continue reading Steampunk Stag – Part 4
In Part 2 I left you with the thought of heat embossing on paper mache. Does it work – oh yeah. These are the embossing powders I was telling you about. They are Allure Powders and I bought four colors: Oil Rubbed Bronze, Hammered Metal, Charred Gold and Burnt Copper Leaves. I like to quickly… Continue reading Steampunk Stag – Part 3
Last post I left off with embossing sheets of silver foil. Using Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks, I give the embossed sheets some color and patina of age. Once alcohol inks go on and dry, they’re pretty much there to stay. They won’t wipe off with water, won’t smear and they’re translucent. Lots of videos out… Continue reading Steampunk Stag – Part 2
Whew! What a great Fall and Winter season I had in my Etsy shop (Old Raven) this year (2017-2018). And due to the fact that the shop was keeping me hopping I had no new projects to post here on my blog since the Spirit House. Traditionally, towards the end of January and pretty much… Continue reading Steampunk Stag – Part 1
Just a quick little post today. I was recently taking pictures for listing another item in my Etsy shop (Old Raven). I’ve been slowly expanding my shop from selling just my own handmade mixed media and (altered) art to include Vintage and Antique items. There’s amazing treasures to be found at those Estate Sales, not… Continue reading Photo Bomb
