Jump on our merry go round and join a group of artists/crafts-women as they link hands around the world and tell you a little about their lives and art.
We are group of 10 women from all over the world, we have got together in what would constitute an example of peaceful idea exchange and diplomacy, [...]
Entries from March 27th, 2009
Merry Go Round
March 27th, 2009 · 10 Comments · Merry Go Round
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On my desk Wednesday…coasters
March 25th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Felt, Fibre Art
Remember that little demonstration a few weeks ago, on how felt was made? I ended up with a piece of felt of multiple colors… well it had to be turned into something… coasters!
They are quite simple but I think funky and a nice addition to a table. Colorful, soft, washable, easy to put away.
*I made [...]
After firing
March 19th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Ceramics
Remember that post on some ceramic pieces that were “Ready for the kiln”. Well, they are out. After the first firing, I put a thin coat of transparent glazin on top which not only protects them and makes them more usable, but also makes the clay darker, or with a deeper color.And there they [...]
On my desk Wednesday…wool
March 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Felt, Fibre Art
On my desk Wednesday…wool Originally uploaded by Marian Florcita
Why isn’t she posting? they ask… well, because Im working and working….Here, the proof!
1Grey and red wrap…it’s a huuuuge soft and warm wrap, made of pure merino wool with swilrls made of hand spun (by yours truly) red yarn.2 Red shibori scarf: my first attempt [...]
lange nek
March 15th, 2009 · 11 Comments · Felt
lange neck2Originally uploaded by Marian Florcita
A few months ago a cousin of my husband had her second child. We waited a couple of months to go pay the costumery visit to the family. In the meantime I wondered what to buy/make for the newborn.I’ve realized that since I’m seriously dedicating myself to arts, I always [...]
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On My desk wednesday: Cositas
March 11th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Uncategorized
CositasOriginally uploaded by Marian Florcita
Cositas: little things, in spanish.
What’s on my desk…a million things. Which is not very handy when -due to maternal logistics- your desk in the dining table.*I’m busy working on my Secret Bunny present. It has got to leave this week. Can’t tell you yet what it is because it [...]
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A lunares
March 7th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Felt, Fibre Art
A lunares Originally uploaded by Marian Florcita
Well, spring didn’t last that long. We are back to rain, cold and the ussual weather suspects… So, that also mean, back indoors.
I made this little mouse (or my own version of a mouse) a few weeks ago. It’s all wool, no filling. I needle felted some stuff first [...]
On my desk wednesday: ready for the kiln 2
March 4th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Ceramics
On my desk wednesday: ready for the kiln 2 Originally uploaded by Marian Florcita
Last week during carnaval, was a vacation week so the atelier where I go, was closed. I brought with me home a few pieces of clay I had left and wanted to finish. I can never really calculate what I can do [...]
blooming hazel
March 3rd, 2009 · 5 Comments · life
blooming hazelOriginally uploaded by Marian Florcita
Spring is here. Finnally. Sunday, it was sunny and the temperatures went up to 13C! Unbelievable! This was enough for us. We put on our boots and went out to play in the garden. The season has officially started!We opened our compost and spread it around, we had [...]
