Stuffed fabric figure trimmed with fabrics, braids, wool, beads and sequins, adapted from patterns by Peter A. Bucknell in his book on soft sculpture figures, Commedia DellArte at the Court of Louis XIV.

Used 5 toilet paper rolls some glue and a little paint. In Dublin you can meet old women with babies begging on O'Connoll bridge and sometimes in the middle of the winter, you wonder how they survive? :/

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steampunk bandito extraordinaire.....bits, bobs, polymer clay, mica powder and acrylic paint

Inspired by the diverse myths and colours of ancient civilisations. This egg, as the lotus flower, represents creation, life and rebirth.

Acrylics and polymer clay on blown egg.
Stand made from polymer clay on steel wire.

Egg shell, papier mache, beads. Patterns were created in the process.

When I started this egg, I thought my biggest problem would be the limited choice of colours of beads. Little did I know. First, I couldn't find a glue brush for papier mache, I had a whole bunch, and they were all mysteriously gone when I needed them. So I used a make-up sponge. :D Then I couldn't find any sand paper to smooth the egg out, so I used a nail file. Took me awhile to get the job done. I started to seriously doubt my own sanity. :P

I did the filigree by hand with polymer clay. The tree, flowers, and swing are also clay. I used a chicken egg to mold the egg shape so its *tiny*. Hanging that swing sure was tough!! It is balanced pretty well and actually swings. :)

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Right:
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Made with polymer clay, small metal findings, metallic mica powder and acrylic paint. He has a pin back and he fits in the palm of my hand.