Black Titanium & Gun Metal

As I referred to the Black TN (titanium) finish matching the gun metal finish nicely in a previous post, I thought I would share these photos. 

This is a  Black Titanium Slimline (see the insignia on the clip) with a gun metal stylus tip added.  

The clay is a simple red and black semi-mix.  The titanium is very durable, but the tip is not available in the same finish.  Adding a tip in the gun metal allows this nicely finished pen to also be made 

as a very handy stylus.  

This pen was made for one of my husband's co-workers...he's putting the titanium finish to the test!

Penlight Key Ring

PENLIGHT KEY RING

This heavy duty key ring is attached to a penlight.  

Always have a light at your fingertips when searching for the keyhole 

or need to see to make your way.  

This one is covered in a mix of black and copper clay for a smooth pattern on the barrel.  

It features a textured rope design on each end and 

a textured rope in black clay that wraps around the barrel.  

Six Swarovski crystals give it a touch of bling. 

A simple turn of the key ring will turn the light on and off.

 This key ring is only available in a 24K gold finish.  

It accepts button batteries which are included.  

 Heavy Duty Ring keeps keys secure.

 24K Gold Finish Ring and light bezel

Volcano Swarovski Crystals feature complimentary mutli-colored bling with the copper and black clay mix used.  Features a rope design border and 3-D textured "rope" that wraps around the barrel of the key chain for a very unique, one-of-a-kind design.  

Fan / Light Pulls

Fan/Light Pulls!

These are a great home decor addition!  

They come in a chrome or a 24K gold finish.  

They can be made in a set of 2 or 3...or a single pull.  

It's a subtle change in your decor, but a nice one!  

 KALEIDOSCOPE

This is a  kaleidoscope in the shape of an egg.  It rests on a metal footed stand.  It contains multi-colored acrylic stones in the compartment at one end.  Look into the eye piece...through the mirrors...& turn the kaleidoscope in your hand to see the pretty patterns.

This project required assembling the insides of the kaleidoscope and choosing the number of acrylic stones so they would move around freely but fill enough space to make the correct size patterns.

The outside is a wooden "egg" covered in clay with the mirrors placed inside the wooden "egg."

It's a very unique gift...particularly being a one-of-a-kind-item.

It takes a little time to complete this project as you aren't only applying the clay, but assembling the kaleidoscope.  This would be a great desk piece for someone who has everything they need -- an executive, a boss, a co-worker, teacher, mentor, etc.

The clay was applied in sections (gold mica) and a mix of beige, white and black were added by small pieces as the "veining."  Then gold metal powder was added to the "veining" sparingly for a touch of "fools gold" effect.  A copper paste was rubbed onto the textured portions of the gold clay sections.  All clay areas were clear coated as this is an item that will be handled somewhat.

Featured Item

This is a box I just recently finished.  It is a tin (like an Altoids tin) that has been covered in clay.  Clay clings well to the metal.  All kinds of embellishments can be added to the top -- or inside -- for interest.

 

A phrase has been added to the top. This is an epoxy piece with wording.  These pieces cannot be placed in the oven, so they are the finishing touch. The other side of the top features an image of two people...

 

This is a transfer image.  It was placed on the uncured/raw clay and a clay border was applied.  These can be covered with liquid clay prior to curing or simply clear coated. A resin or MagiGloss could also be applied here.

Ball feet were applied to the bottom -- be sure each has the same amount of clay or it will wobble!

A foam sheet has been cut and placed in the bottom of the inside of the tin for a finished look and protective surface for anything that might be placed or stored in the box.

This piece has been clear coated.

This is one I made a while back and gave to my mother. I covered the inside with clay as well.

This was my very first tin box...