Creatures!

Everyone has a most favorite creature and , no doubt, a least favorite.  Some people have a deep aversion to snakes, spiders, or bats.  Most people love dogs, cats or anything furry and cuddly.  The only creatures that I dislike are blood suckers.  No I don't mean vampires, although, if I met one, I might be adverse to letting it come too close.  I mean ticks, mosquitoes, horse flies and the like.  I happen to love snakes, lizards, toads, frogs, and bats.  But then, I've been told that I'm not normal in that respect.  But, whatever your favorite animal is, you're sure to love these handmade beauties from the Blogging Again Ring on Face Book.





Halloween Rate Yarn Wreath by SolHeritage  started out as a joke between the creator and her Dad.  It features two "faux" rats, one of which is clutching an eyeball!
Perfectly macabre for Halloween!

Mrs. Hoot and Owlivia by TLYarnCrafts  are hand crocheted pushies, made to order by their creator.  20% of all revinue from these little cuties goes to support non-profit programs that support women and girls inn leadership, sports, and the arts.

Angelina Ballerina Ornament by FantasyClayStore  
This little  mouse ornament is polymer clay over glass and is lightweight.  It would be a wonderful addition to any Christmas tree or little girl's room.

Scraps of glass were added to these Ceramic Butterfly Wine Glass Charms by Pottery Heaven  to create the different colors on each butterfly.

 

And since I'm not totally selfless, I thought I'd add my Quote The Raven Nevermore Earrings by WyverndDesigns 

I hope you enjoy these creature finds as much as I enjoyed finding them.

Creatures In Polymer Clay

Polymer clay lends itself well to sculpting.  Pieces can be sculpted in stages, baked, and put together either using a glue suitable for polymer clay or liquid polymer clay which is then baked again to cure it.  Or the polymer clay pieces can be sculpted as a whole and then baked.  Polymer clay is sturdy, once baked and can be sanded and painted, as desired, after it is cured.

These artists of the Polymer Clay Smoosher's Guild on Art Fire have mastered the technique of sculpting with polymer clay.  The pieces I've featured run the gambit from the sublime to the whimsical.


This Moss Green and Lavender Dragon Pendant Necklace by Fantasy Clay  
looks like she has a secret that she might be willing to share.

The Octopus With Glo-In-The-Dark Skull Halloween Collectable by Creation In Clay
has a steam punk feel to it.
                                                                                              

 

This White Baby Mouse Cake Topper Ornament by Quernus Crafts 

is adorable and would wonderful on any baby shower cake.

The Polymer Clay Frog - Girl by Handmade Specialties     could sit on your child's shelf or inspire their imagination to put on a puppet show.

 

anyone would love this whimsical  Zebra Necklace by Black Dog Jewelry   

  On the whole, polymer clay is a versatile medium that lends itself readily to sculpting using various different techniques.