I did it! Not only did I finally figure out what my second class was going to be for Birdsong, I got lots of samples made and packed every single kit up and have them tucked away ready to go when my peeps arrive!
Beth, Mary, and Karla came over on Tuesday to participate in a practice class, here are a couple of their pieces. The book they are lying on is filled with little bird images and was published in the 1800s. I've used these old birdies in the kits, so of course, no two will be alike. In case someone gets a bird they don't care for, there are plenty of extras to chose from so the artist can find just the right little creature to put on her collage.
This is the actual pendant we will be working on, it's a large one, so we have space to play with the collage.
Now, I just need to get the bird cage kits packed up for my other class. All of the elements are prepped and ready, I just need to get them wrapped up.
If you would like to make a bird cage/wire cloche, I have spent weeks working out the best way to make them and have made a tutorial with step by step illustrated instructions, along with downloadable images to make fairies to keep in the cages once you get them made.
I've come up with a way to make the cages that I've not seen anywhere else. My son helped me come up with some great ideas that simplifies the process and keeps the wires from springing out every which way and driving you crazy.
He really deserves a lot of the credit, the boy is great with wire, and is a talented jewelry maker. This bracelet that we collaborated on will be featured in Jewelry Affaire. I'm thrilled to be doing an article with my son!
And greatly appreciate his input on the birdcage problems I was having.
Those necklaces are beautiful! I am really looking forward to making one. Oh, and I have been eagerly anticipating making one of those wire cages ever since you first showed them to us.
Congrats to you and your son for having that stunning bracelet featured in Jewelry Affaire!
Adam is truly a remarkable man, he takes after his mama! Love the pendants! Wish I could be there to play with you all. I had a great time at Birdsong 1!!
I’m excited to make one of those pendants, as well as the other class projects! Won’t be long now!
Karla, they are so beautiful — it’ll be a wonderful class. And what a treasure to return home with!
Congratulations on that bracelet collaboration being in Jewelry Affaire! I love that magazine! ‘Counting the days until I’m sitting in your studio playing with pretty stuff and enjoying friends!
Ah, Karla, so sublime to be collaberating with your son, on art. I just love that rough crystal in the bracelet. Very cool.
Oh My the bird pendent is amazing. I just love it
Karen
Karla – the pendants are just beautiful. Those students are very lucky to have you for a teacher.
Judy
The bird necklaces are absolutely beautiful… wish I lived near Kansas! I hope you get a chance to post all the pieces finished in class- I’m sure they’ll be stunning!
Karla, that bracelet is beautiful!
~elaine
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