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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

My Current Addiction -- Polymer Clay Tiled Anything!

This is all Laurie Mika's fault! I took one of her classes at The Queen's Ink then realized that I was given her book as a gift a few years prior. OMG - how did I miss all this goodness for 3 years? I found the book after it was mentioned in class and came right home and dug thru the book pile and haven't put it down since. Mixed Media Mosaics! Do yourself a favor and check out this book. 

 Here are some of my recent creations using Laurie's techniques. This one is my first larger box. Its a blank canvas box about 7" square. I'm on the search for more of these boxes but no luck so far. 









This one is a I put together on the fly. No particular theme or palette in mind. Sometimes that's the best way to go. 












This box was a commissioned piece for a male friend, hence the more masculine colors. He wanted a box for papers to keep on his counter. I really, really love the way this one came out. (I wonder if he'll ever see it???)
















My next box will be a wine theme for a friend/customer. (I wonder if he'll ever see that one? Sorry Jim!) lol 

More to come so stay tuned! 

Happy Arting, 

Patti 

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11 comments:

  1. Artzy EmpressSeptember 16, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    Stunning work, Patti! I love them all. The last one is gorgeous with the blue beads. They are all swoon-worthy!
    ...Raine

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    1. Patti Tolley ParrishSeptember 16, 2014 at 10:40 PM

      Thanks Raine. I love those turquoise beads with all the silver and black too. Really pops in person.

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  2. Take care and STAY POSITIVE! TrenaSeptember 16, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Wow!! Fabulous Patti, Patti!!

    Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

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  3. Karenliz HendersonSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    Patti, I love the last one. Where do you get the jewel on the side? Love it.

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    1. Patti Tolley ParrishSeptember 19, 2014 at 10:57 AM

      Hi Karenliz. Most are from Michael's, not sure which one you mean exactly.

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    2. Patti Tolley ParrishSeptember 19, 2014 at 5:55 PM

      Duh, just realized you said the last one! That was definitely from Michaels.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 17, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    You know I'm a huge fan of your gelli plate creations, but this just blows that right out of the water! I've read Laurie Mika's book on my Kindle, but need to get the paperback copy. The last I had checked, which was months ago, the used copies were going for something like $60 (lowest price...ouch!). It appears to have come down quite a bit since I last checked though. Beautiful clay work, Patti!

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    1. Patti Tolley ParrishSeptember 19, 2014 at 10:58 AM

      Hey Kim. Thanks so much. These are addicting for sure. Love Laurie's book. Hope you can find a copy.

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  5. MelodyDecember 11, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Patti, If you're on the look out for good sturdy boxes, might I suggest a cigar shop? Most of them keep the boxes and sell them for a nominal fee....the one near my home sells the paper ones for $1 and the wood ones for $3...of course, if they're metal or very "fancy" they can be $5 or more, but generally well worth it

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    1. Patti Tolley ParrishDecember 11, 2014 at 7:39 PM

      Hi Melody. I actually have a dear friend who owned a cigar shop and before they closed she hooked me up with more boxes than I'll ever be able to make. I haven't tiled any cigar boxes as yet, but she also brought me some wood ones that I plan to tile. I have altered the cigar boxes by covering them with scrapbook paper and embellishing them. I posted some pics of the ones I made some time ago. Thanks for the note! Happy you found me!

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