I've gotten closer to the eyes that I want my current nature face to have, the last ones I made came out too big as I didn't size them quite right, but I'm really liking the colors I've chosen: a pale green with gold mixed in. I mean, it's a GreenMan . . . . or woman after all---it hasn't said yet, 'they' usually tell me who they are AFTER I get the eyes in. The weather has been SO gorgeous here lately, I wish I could bring the clay outside and sculpt away.
Here is a sort of sideways pic of eyes I made awhile back. (I forgot to flip it). Eyes don't look like much till you get them pretty much finished and glossed. They take on an even greater 'life' once they're in a piece, so you kind of have 'to keep the faith' so to speak. I work very hard to get them as even as possible, but they really don't have to be exact matches, sometimes a bit of difference really gives a piece that 'spark'.
Peace All,
the DragonLady
2 comments:
LOVE these!! What do you use as the clear coat on them? I really like how you make yours..I think I'm going to try a few like this. Such an inspiration you are ^_^
Hugs,
Regi
Why THANK YOU Ms. Regi! I just use clear water-based polyurathane for now. There are some others I'd like to try later on. Some of these eyes were experimental and I can't use them as those were coated using melted embossing powder. I didn't care for it though as it doesn't really allow you to keep the eyeball rounded.
Peace Always,
Johanna
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