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Monday, April 9, 2012

Magnifier Paperweight


This is a nice item...great gift for a retiree, executive, congratulations, graduate, Father's Day, etc.  It's a desktop paperweight magnifying glass. Overall size is 2-1/2", about 3/4" thick with a 2" magnifier with 2.5x magnification. It weighs approx. 3.2 ounces, so it has a little heft, but isn't overly heavy.  

The clay was hand-crafted using multiple techniques.  Gold powder (fine powder applied to a wet paint brush) was hand painted onto the outer border and copper coloring (a paste-like product) was added to the inner rope detailed border. These applications are applied to the raw clay prior to curing.  Swarovski crystals were placed in the center and at three points on the border.  The inner portion in blue and white clay was done with layering clay, creating a texture and slicing off the raised portions then applying the trimmings to white clay.  The clay portion is clear coated and heat set.  

Resembles water and a porthole for a nautical theme.  This item lends to many different designs and creations!  Very easy to make and is a unique piece.  It is recommended that the clay "medallion" be created, cured and glued to the magnifier to avoid placing the entire item in the direct heat as the bottom is covered with felt and the heat may dry out the adhesive that bonds it to the metal. Also, the glass in the magnifier would get pretty hot!

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