Monday, October 17, 2011
Wind Chimes
I just sold my favorite wind chime set to date. I'm in that "really happy it sold" and "oh wow. it's leaving" place. I had SO much fun making this set of chimes and am really excited it was for the Eclectic Friends Of Etsy's first team challenge.
This set of chimes taught me a little more about myself. I like color. I like textures. I like a collage of color instead of a mono-toned ho-hum sort of deal. I like little scratches and choppy cuts. I like when a cut doesn't go quite as planned and the the result is sides that are a little jagged. To me...that is character and personality. If a piece isn't interesting it might as well not exist. Wow. That seems harsh.
I went with John to S Georgia last week for his business meeting. The drive was awesome....long but awesome. The colors were awe-inspiring. Browns, oranges, deep purples, reds, pinks, yellows, greens....beautiful. I tried to get good pictures with my IPhone but they did nothing for actually being there in the moment.
Hobby Lobby and Books A Million were directly across the street from our hotel. Of course I had to look at the glass and see what magazines I needed to buy for inspiration. Once I started flipping through the magazines the creative juices began to flow. I could see the ideas coming together. I've had dreams about a few of the pieces I want to make soon. I had one idea that might not work as I originally planned but I'm an "everything happens for a reason" kind of girl. I can't wait to get the current projects finished so I can get started.
I'll be adding more chimes to my Etsy shop and would love to hear what you like and are interested in.
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1 comments:
I love all the pretty colors, so I can see why it's your favorite. :) I've never tried making wind chimes or working with glass, but you're really talented!
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