Here is my final artistic impression of my Grandmother's photo.  It took me it seemed like forever to come up with a style that is unique to me but also in keeping with the Warhol influence. While working on this image I discovered that what made Mum's eyes seem so large is that below her iris there is  lot of white eyeball showing before you reach the bottom lid making the eyes seem to pop out.

New Resin Bangles

I am continuing with the theme of resin bangles with my new work entitled Oh Bangle! I have been able to increase production by using OOMOO to create molds. It doesn't leave the fuzzy surface that most two part molds do and it is a lot less expensive. However, I must admit it is messy! I am still cleaning this stuff off of the floor of my studio.

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Pictured top to bottom:

• White Caribbean Ring: Reg Price $570 Sale Price $265
• Risplendent Necklac by Amy Faust: Reg Price $195 Sale Price $100
  
• Multiple Sapphire Ring by Kelly Kerkes: Reg Price $1900 Sale Price $1520
• Fine Silver Cloisonne Pendant by Sheila Beatty Reg Price $370 Sale Price $222
• Bay Queen Earrings by Hratch Babikian: Reg Price $500 Sale Price $300

Three Dimensional Resin YIKES!

I am working on a rendering for a new jewelry line that I have had in my mind's eye forever but I am struggling with how to make the resin rise above the metal design without detracting from the metal or the resin. Placing resin on domed objects has always been difficult for me but since this piece is not just inlay it is a combination of sculpted resin and metal it is a challenge. The thickener that I use to add to the resin tends to make a lot of air bubbles. That is why most resin artists work on a flat surface or use opaque colors to hide the bubbles. I do all of my work in translucent resins and I am determined not to stop now. My primary incentive was that my 3 dimensional resin work did better at Artscape than the flat work that I usually do. Before I become too frustrated I am going to set the sketch aside. I'm sure the answer will come to me in a flash of brilliance usually found drinking my morning coffee and petting my dog. When done I will share my sketch. Until then it is coffee with Brittany.