Showing posts with label wire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wire. Show all posts

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Wonderful Wire Whimsies...






When I was in Paris this summer, I saw some really fun wire hanging wire sculptures of ladies, in one little cafe.
I couldn't wait to experiment with this technique.
I love that the black wire takes on a look of a black pen and ink sketch....a doodle, almost....which adds to the light hearted whimsey of the piece.

A little wire whimsy "wabbit" was born of that inspiration, and I have just put together an online class to share how to create this fun piece. You can check it out at That Creative Place.

It took a while to figure out what was the best wire to use, and how to make this work, but I love the results.

On one of them I used old French music sheets for the costume, and I've used old journal pages too, but you could use anything. They are quite addictive!

I just finished making a little dog...in a tutu. It turned out really cute, but I can't get it to show up well in a photo.
These aren't easy to photograph.

Now I have them hanging all over my house.
My husband isn't so pleased because he keeps running into them, since they hang from all the ceiling fans.
Oh La La!








Sunday, October 26, 2008

Duirwaigh Online Show begins!

The Duirwaigh Show is on!

Here are pictures of my "Wonderland Lies With" white rabbit....and a fun Whimsical Wire Wabbit that I just finished.
Both of these pieces are available in the Duirwaigh Online Show.








Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Wired Whimsies.....

I've been working more on my wired whimsey pieces.....These two are now complete and are now dancing on ribbons, blowing in the breeze. 
I've embellished with bits of antique lace and trim and touches of gold paint. 
I'm thinking of selling these on etsy.....
hmmm, do you think there is someone who would like one dancing in their own breeze?