I sometimes sculpt a face or head for some of the birds out of porcelain or even Sculpey clay depending upon the time I have or alternatively I may paint a face on fabric or onto porcelain which has to be fired, again, and again. But, I usually draw it first. Or should I say sketch. . . I am pretty loose with this; just thinking on paper. Or I might felt a ball to dye and embroider upon. The point of this is to let the fiber tell me what to do.
I just try to remain open.
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Hardware stores are great places to visit for wire and other items. I spend a lot of time while my hubby is buying wood or whatever walking up and down the isles, by myself, just thinking. I discovered plastic tubing in differing sizes. From Sur Le Table (sp) I buy bamboo skewers for barbecues, but, I use them a lot to stabilize the bird legs when I use plastic tube. Then I knit with Habu fiber I-cord to cover the length of the tube, sometimes.
I use other items as well. But, that is another story for another day. . .
Wonderful legs. They sort of look like mine! :)
ReplyDeleteYou always make me laugh, Sara! Mine too.
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