Abstract glass plates

I decided to do some abstract glass plates while I wait for the glass paint to arrive.  I prefer to glass paint for the writing.  It will be easier to apply and more vibrant.   I love the oranges and lemon grass.

The feet were a real pain.  The activator is tan.  So the glue showed.  I decide to get a different UV glue.  Much better.  I was a bit rushed.  I look forward to playing with more controlled designs when the ceramic paper arrives so that I can fuse a whole bunch more. 

Almost Ready to Officially Open The Store

Been a busy 2 weeks getting things ready to open the Etsy Store.

Most of the products are listed and packaged.  Just waiting for the boxes to arrive.

The bracelets are ready to go.

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/CreativeSmileART?ref=hdr_shop_menu

I worked on the cards for the shop.

Fickle world of the TEA BAG Plate

There are a lot of steps creating a little plate.

1.   The Design has to be applied

2.  They need to be fused - All the layers melt together:

If there are more than one layer of decoration,  they have to be fired again. 

3.  They get slumped into a mold:

4. They get little feet put on:

The finished plate is ready to make ur favorite tea.  Mine today is Green Ginseng Tea with Citrus Peel and Honey

New Multi-Strand Bracelets

The bags of leather that I have been buying have a lot of strings.  So I found something to do with them.

I am continuing to experiment with some designs.  So I tried these:

TEA BAG GLASS PLATES

I wanted to create something cute and small, so it can be shipped easily.  So why not?  Everyone who drinks Teas needs a place to put their tea bag or strainer.  They are either 2.5" square or 3.5" square.

NEW BRACELETS

I have some glass beads I made that are orange and green. They would work perfect. 

I wanted to add some color, but adding stones is more complicated and time consuming .  So I created these so they could be sold as a pair. 

The best part is u can choose the cuff and the color of the bracelet.  They will be sold as a pair -- a cuff and a stone fleur de lis.  

BOX CLEVER

I am just discovering who this Charity is.  Nikki Matthews, on behave of the "Burketeers" is fundraising for this Charity.  A theater company that supports and nurtures youth in the performing arts.  Tom describes it as being close to his heart and he had the pleasure of working with them as a teenager.  Anything to support youth. I am totally on board. So check out Nikki's Just Giving Page. I already donated.

https://www.justgiving.com/nikki-matthews2


I am bad at fiddling on stuff. 

I started with this 

Me reverting to my infantile self - I think about 2 yrs old! 

Then I ended up with this:

 I like this much better.