I had no idea this would turn out so powerful and have such a presence. Or is it just me? I’m pretty tired right now it’s hard to say. This amulet started started with the piece in the middle of the rusty circle. When I found these I was so so SO jazzed because even though they are only about the size of a dime they look so menacing and I had never heard of them before. Have you ever seen one of these? Do you know what it is?!?!?! I added glass marble inside before I popped it in the rusty circle that was laying around our studio.
We’re taking this and some other new pieces to Art & Soul and will have it available at vendor night. I’ll be adding a chain to this also. Probably a really thick aged rolo chain to balance the size and presence this has.
We did get our water back by the way. Turns out it was a bad valve rather than a dry well. Shows how much we know about wells!!! Good thing we are artists and not well mechanics! But today was still a much better day having been set on a good track first thing. And actually I’ve been thinking about several things this could all mean which I don’t have the time to go into now.
As I was posting this I thought I *must* have been influenced by Robert Dancik‘s new book “Amulets and Talismans“. I think that is a great book with a lot of different techniques to play around with. I also took an online class of his which was also really good. I kind of used my own techniques this time but who knows what might come in handy on the next piece right!
alteredbits said,
September 29, 2009 at 4:52 am
that, is really, REALLY, fricken cool. i love it! i will be at vendor night! too bad i’m poor, damn it. i LOVE this!!
what’s the center piece? looks like fangs of sorts… like from a leech. and what’s hanging from it? i’m lovin’ it all!
remnants said,
September 29, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Yeah but we could always trade (and always do!) ; ) See you soon Altered One!
Kathy McElroy said,
September 29, 2009 at 1:13 pm
This is very cool. Your work continues to amaze me. Are you still high & dry?
remnants said,
September 29, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Woo hooo! Thanks Kathy!!!
We did get water back thanks for asking! And since we had water were able to stay home last night. which allowed me to make and some other little extra goodies we’ll be bringing to Portland today.
alteredbits said,
September 29, 2009 at 7:23 pm
oh yes trade. yes, trade! for….?
and will be so great to see you soon! portland is freezing today, just so you know. first day of rain and yeah… may want to bring your rubber boots!
sue said,
September 30, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Oh my Kerin, this is so powerful! Wonderful!!!
I just awarded you with The Superior Scribbler award. Hope you will pick it up, as I do find your ‘scribbling’ very
superior! LOL
Hugs!
Donna Watson said,
October 2, 2009 at 4:22 pm
This does look a bit menacing, but give me RUST any day!
hope you have a great time at Art and Soul.
Gaby Bee said,
October 3, 2009 at 3:15 pm
This piece is really cool! Enjoy your day and make some fab art!
Gaby xo