I was actually inspired to make this medallion by my friend Amy from While Wearing Heels, when she made this....
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I really like playing with clay. I usually use Sculpey or Fimo clay because I find that I have less fails with those store brands. I also have some cool clay tools that I got from Hobby Lobby.
You don't need to have these tools. If you read what they do, you can improvise with things already have.
I made a ball out of some white clay and then flattened it out to a circle using a can of vegetables from my pantry. I have a beautiful glass plate that has a raised graphic design on the back side and I made an impression of it on the medallion.
I got out a few supplies from my craft room....
I made a circle slightly larger than my medallion out of some black paper and used the textured white paper sample for my main background. After playing around with the gems for a bit, I decided that just one faux black pearl one was enough.
Thank you Amy and Mary! Y'all are awesome!
What a beautiful medallion! :) I love the black and white contrast.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Danni! Young and old seem to love clay ;-) I can sit with a piece and just make shapes for hours .. lol ..should really try and make something worthwhile !
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With A Blast
Wow Danni - I love how you used the pattern on the plate. It is really beautiful - such a great project xxx
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! I haven't played with clay in a long time! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteI love it! It looks very "ritzy" :) Beautiful job, Danni.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you!
This is such a beautiful combination of textures and sources, yet so elegant and understated. Absolutely beautiful, Danni.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Love playing around with clay. The color and texture make this such a neat art piece! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteI like making 'clay bakes'...I used to make them with the boys when they were little.
ReplyDeleteSalt dough is fun, too. I made squirrels last year...of course!
This is a cool idea, Danni and the party sounds like a blast.
Flattered to be thieved by you :). You are so sweet. I swear, my next attempt with clay is going to be this Fimo. I love what you made and that you made it without using fancy tools...totally my kind of project! Seriously, your project turned out great. It kind of reminds me of a more chic version of the evil eye...it's supposed to protect you from anyone wishing you ill harm.
ReplyDeleteLove the elegant monotone of the project, tres chic, my dear!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool. I never though of using something with a pattern like that to form clay. I have a ton of polymar clay that my mom gave me that I've never used. Now I have a great idea on what to do with it! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThe black pearl is the perfect touch. Very Pirates of the Caribbean, too! I already have my copycat ready for the party. Hurry up June 10!
ReplyDeleteVery nice project, Danni! I've been itching to do something in clay and this has inspired me to try. I'm going to take a look at the recipe for clay and decide if I'll make or buy. I usually don't do well with homemade. Your mold turned out fabulous so I may have to find a coupon and buy some clay. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you showed how to make the medallion you used in the framed art knock off post. But now I have to go buy some clay because Danni, the craft mistress, has deemed it so. :>)
ReplyDeleteI have the clay. I have the tools. I have the can of vegetables. I NEVER would have thought to do this with them. A can of veggies? Who thinks of these things. You creative types make my life so much nicer. You know I'm gonna steal this one.
ReplyDeleteLove it Danni, I love using clay, you've given me ideas on embossing some clay fun!
ReplyDeleteI love black and white - this looks so pretty, Danni! The one pearl is just the right finishing touch. Thanks for sharing and am pinning! Happy Wedneday!
ReplyDeleteAmy has a cute little black and white ninja finger puppet on today's post. It's cute and would match your medallion but I'm not sure how to work those two things together.
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You did a good job and the plate imprint was the perfect design!
ReplyDeleteI so want to do this!!! So pretty.
ReplyDeleteThis is so...so....cool!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you knocked of two people, for this awesome framed art piece Danni! Your clay medallion turned out so cool! Using the glass plate to get the design - clever as ever! Next time I go to Hobby Lobby, I plan on picking up some clay...this would be a fun activity to do with my girls! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery cool, Dani! I love that you used the raised design of a plate as your detail. I should really start dabbling in the clay arts - they seem so fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow Danni, the way you work your household items into making your projects is awesome! So much better than having to buy a tool or template for every project. I have to start asking myself, "what would Danni use to make this "blank"?" Very pretty, Danni ~ Amy
ReplyDeleteWow...that's awesome! I love that you used the bottom of a plate for the pattern, so cool:)
ReplyDeleteWow Danni, this is gorgeous! I love how you imprinted the medallion. You are so creative.
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual project. I've been wanting to make some clay tags for a very long time. This project is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHey this is neat. Maybe this is what I will do for the party...I have been wanting to do something with clay for a long time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to use sculpey clay, Danni! This looks absolutely fabulous! You always blow me away!
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