Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Roman Angel

My Mom and I went to Italy together about 10 years ago, and we loved Rome.  I've had in the back of my mind for a while to make something for her inspired by this piece of Kate Thompson's ever since I saw it.  So for her birthday this year I finally did it (one advantage of her currently not having Internet is I can post this even though I haven't given it to her yet!).  

It occurred to me to take progressive pictures of it, I love when other people do and I've never thought of it in time to do it before.  These aren't at specific stopping points so much as just when I remembered.  It's plaster on cradled wood, and turned out to be more of a project than I anticipated, mostly because I kept changing my mind about what I wanted to do.







WHEW!


8 comments:

  1. Stunning - your mum is going to be bowled over by this! It's so interesting to see the piece develop - I just love what you've done with it, those little pieces of lace are gorgeous and the crackle effect is great. Truly beautiful.

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  2. Oh my gosh Terri... this is absolutely stunning... and I love the progress pics... what an amazing gift... I am sure your Mom will adore it...

    Jenny ♥

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  3. I agree with Jenny! I LOVE this - the process is fascinating - I kept going back and forth from picture to picture. I love the crackle paste and the fabric and all of the depth you created. So elegant and beautiful. THANK you for sharing the steps, it's so cool to see, xoxo

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  4. Oh, wow. You are not kidding! It's great to see the progression, especially when you enlarge the pictures. This is so pretty.

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  5. Hi Terri

    How did I miss this?

    Your mum is sure to love this.... I liked seeing the stages.

    I love the crackle glaze and the turquoise blue colour is perfect!

    Karen x

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  6. Thank you for your visit! Yes, she's totally spoiled, lol. Oh, well. :) Hope your Easter was a wonderful one! xoxo

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  7. This Angel turned out beautifully! I think its good we change our minds - sometimes its a little stressful, but mostly it leads to really great things. I was browsing round your blog. Faces 28&29 were marvelous as well as that beautiful hummingbird.

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  8. Thank you puddin' pop! (I don't know where that came from :) Thank you for your visit and have a wonderful Wednesday, xoxoxox!

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