Polymer Clay Bezel

Do you know this painting?
This is a fragment of a painting that I cannot find the title or name of the painter.
I was reading an art history book a long time ago and attention was brought to the way the artist had painted the silk folds in her skirt and how realistic they were. But I cannot remember who!

I love her serene, thoughtful expression and the blue-gray color of the background.

After creating the bezel I paired it with an aquamarine stone and some gorgeous czech glass that complimented the bronze finish of the bezel, all wire-wrapped together with antiqued brass and clasped with a hammered brass hook.

Look!

So I am done being negative. Everybody has bad days and I am so grateful that you all offered sympathy. It was just what I needed. In addition to a hissy fit, colorful language and a couple of rum and cokes.
ANYWAY

Rex's first Mohawk!
He has been talking about it for a while now. When I asked him why he said he wanted to color it green and spike it like a mutant stegosaurus. Well, okay, I said.
So the day before he starts Vacation Bible School, Mike gives him a Mohawk.
I think he looks good. We have to wait for the money to buy the green hair coloring and proper gel though.

I have been making clay bezels like a mad woman. I enjoyed their altered look so much I had to design necklaces for them. Here are a few of my favorites;


I relished the process of creating a pdf tutorial so much that now whenever I sit down to experiment I take pictures of the steps involved and make notes about what works and what doesn't.
I now have 4 different tutorials in the works.