Text-iles

These are the three pendants Ellen Kocher submitted for Text-iles Show at the Silk Weaving Studio  on Granville Island. The pendant are cut from a copper metal sheet and that then etched. They are backed with textured sterling silver and fastened to a polymer clay tile. The thoughts expressed are Ellen's own words in metal form. The clay design is an example of Ellen's  Manic Mokume technique. The backs have a co-ordinating polymer design.

The show will be on until the end of June and is just one good reason to spend part of a day on Granville Island. 

On Summer's Doorstep

Bowls and leaf by Jem Redlich

Here we are on summer's doorstep. It is difficult to find time to do all the things that have to be done. Luckily Jem had time to turn out these lovely little bowls before gardening fever hit her. The larger bowl is approximately 4 1/2 inches across and the walls are very very thin. They feel almost as botanical as they look.

Caitlin Remembered

These two whimsical creatures were created by our late member Caitlin Mancer.

Bunnies for Easter

Olga's bunny meets itself with a little bad photo shop

Olga makes great little rabbits so it is only fit that one should be on this site for Easter. If you would like to get and easter bunny like this one go to Olga's Etsy shop. 

Now I am hoping to get some eggs to post too.

A Lot of Little Steps

Ellen's Reversible Pendant

This is a reversible "Fiddlebead" pendant by Ellen Kocher has an etched copper bail which has been textured on one side with torch fired enamel and attached to the polymer clay focal with micro fasteners. The beads are peridot and amethyst. Lots of little steps to think through before the piece was finished.

Little Boxes

Here are some of Laurel Martel's charming little boxes. You will see more great polymer clay art on this site in the months to come.

Laurel's little boxes

Now I have said it I better deliver.

Alive, Well and Living in Metro-Vancouver

Watching time go by

Two pieces by the members of the group:

1) The Vigilant Eye by Ellen Kocher features the eye of Shanni her watchful boarder collie that regards her as she works.

2) Time Flies by Lawrence Smith points out just how long it has been since this blog was first created.

Thank Sue.