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Fantasy Husband

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:48:13 -0500

$40.00

Ah, the elusive husband of our dreams. If you've found him, this may be the cake topper you need to flaunt your flare for the hunt!

This cake topper is made by casting two separate molds with liquid clay. Once the pieces are taken out of the molds, heads are re-arranged until a fantasy husband appears. The piece is about 7 inches tall and three inches wide, the image with my hand may help with scale. White ceramic, with a shiny clear glaze fired on. Signed at the bottom and ready to ship.

Other heads are possible. Perhaps you refer to your handsome beau as "poodle". There is a head option for that. Is he tall?....I have a giraffe. As long as you are patient, cats squirrels bears bunnies owls, can be arranged to make a topper that suits your relationship. Convo me.

All white reclining deerman.

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:39:19 -0500

$40.00
Deerman in dashing briefs. Casually reclining.

Mr. Deerman is made by cutting up and rearranging clay slip-casts, cast from plaster molds. This piece required some extra-curricular mold-making activities, as the body is a mold made out of a vintage cake decoration found at an antique mall (must have been a child's party).

Deer head on a reclining man body. He is quite built, as are all deer/men, and he is wearing the afore mentioned dashing briefs. Overall the guy is looking fabulous. Perfect outfit for an office party. Glossy clear glaze. This deerman is all white. Color-free. A pure virginal deerman. He is 7.5 inches long. And 5 inches tall. Signed.

He spoons wonderfully. Let me know if you need two.

Flower Tile

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:25:31 -0500

$12.00
Red blue yellow and green. Colorful pop flora.

I use stamps that I have made by carving and cutting into pieces of clay. The stamps are fired and the tile is stamped. I add color and texture. Overlap underglaze colors..... Add on three dimensional petals.... Each one is a unique original. I think they look nice on a wall as a small artwork, I have a active rotation happening on my kitchen wall, each has a paperclip epoxied in the top center for a nail. They could work in a kids room, a steamy bathroom.... or as a small present.

This guy comes in around 4.5 by 4.5 inches, however the stamps stretch the clay so often these tiles are not perfect squares. Shiny clear glaze on top of all the colors. Price is for one tile. Signed on the back.

Lots of images of past tiles at this flickr link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89665570@N00/sets/72157620517073722/

Thanks.

Flower Tile

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:22:04 -0500

$12.00
yellows...blues...lavender. Colorful pop flora.

I use stamps that I have made by carving and cutting into pieces of clay. The stamps are fired and the tile is stamped. I add color and texture. Overlap underglaze colors..... Add on three dimensional petals.... Each one is a unique original. I think they look nice on a wall as a small artwork, I have a active rotation happening on my kitchen wall, each has a paperclip epoxied in the top center for a nail. They could work in a kids room, a steamy bathroom.... or as a small present.

This guy comes in around 4.5 by 4.5 inches, however the stamps stretch the clay so often these tiles are not perfect squares. Shiny clear glaze on top of all the colors. Price is for one tile. Signed on the back.

Lots of images of past tiles at this flickr link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89665570@N00/sets/72157620517073722/

Thanks.

Flower Tile

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:09:29 -0500

$12.00
Yellow, blue, green, lavender. Colorful pop flora.

I use stamps that I have made by carving and cutting into pieces of clay. The stamps are fired and the tile is stamped. I add color and texture. Overlap underglaze colors..... Add on three dimensional petals.... Each one is a unique original. I think they look nice on a wall as a small artwork, I have a active rotation happening on my kitchen wall, each has a paperclip epoxied in the top center for a nail. They could work in a kids room, a steamy bathroom.... or as a small present.

This guy comes in around 4.5 by 4.5 inches, however the stamps stretch the clay so often these tiles are not perfect squares. Shiny clear glaze on top of all the colors. Price is for one tile. Signed on the back.

Lots of images of past tiles at this flickr link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89665570@N00/sets/72157620517073722/

Thanks.

Flower Tile

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:05:46 -0500

$12.00
Pink, Grey, Beige, Lavender, Black. Colorful pop flora.

I use stamps that I have made by carving and cutting into pieces of clay. The stamps are fired and the tile is stamped. I add color and texture. Overlap underglaze colors..... Add on three dimensional petals.... Each one is a unique original. I think they look nice on a wall as a small artwork, I have a active rotation happening on my kitchen wall, each has a paperclip epoxied in the top center for a nail. They could work in a kids room, a steamy bathroom.... or as a small present.

This guy comes in around 4.5 by 4.5 inches, however the stamps stretch the clay so often these tiles are not perfect squares. Shiny clear glaze on top of all the colors. Price is for one tile. Signed on the back.

Lots of images of past tiles at this flickr link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89665570@N00/sets/72157620517073722/

Thanks.

Flower Tile

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:02:34 -0500

$12.00
Red, Yellow, Lavender, Blue. Colorful pop flora.

I use stamps that I have made by carving and cutting into pieces of clay. The stamps are fired and the tile is stamped. I add color and texture. Overlap underglaze colors..... Add on three dimensional petals.... Each one is a unique original. I think they look nice on a wall as a small artwork, I have a active rotation happening on my kitchen wall, each has a paperclip epoxied in the top center for a nail. They could work in a kids room, a steamy bathroom.... or as a small present.

This guy comes in around 4.5 by 4.5 inches, however the stamps stretch the clay so often these tiles are not perfect squares. Shiny clear glaze on top of all the colors. Price is for one tile. Signed on the back.

Lots of images of past tiles at this flickr link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89665570@N00/sets/72157620517073722/

Thanks.

flower tile

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:58:31 -0500

$12.00
lavender, greens and grey. Colorful pop flora.

I use stamps that I have made by carving and cutting into pieces of clay. The stamps are fired and the tile is stamped. I add color and texture. Overlap underglaze colors..... Add on three dimensional petals.... Each one is a unique original. I think they look nice on a wall as a small artwork, I have a active rotation happening on my kitchen wall, each has a paperclip epoxied in the top center for a nail. They could work in a kids room, a steamy bathroom.... or as a small present.

This guy comes in around 4.5 by 4.5 inches, however the stamps stretch the clay so often these tiles are not perfect squares. Shiny clear glaze on top of all the colors. Price is for one tile. Signed on the back.

Lots of images of past tiles at this flickr link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89665570@N00/sets/72157620517073722/

Thanks.

RESERVE FOR STOMKD rabbit/bear couple

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:45:56 -0500

$40.00
The happy couple. Ready to travel.

If you are not the lovely etsy person this listing is reserved for, but you are interested in a similar item, please send me a convo! I have lots of variations made in the studio right now.

RESERVE FOR BIQU144 bunny/owl couple

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:42:53 -0500

Lamb and Lamb

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:59:23 -0500

$40.00
This unfortunate situation is made by cutting up and rearranging clay slip-casts, cast from plaster molds. The mold is cast twice, then an extra head is attached to the first casting with a little ceramic cut and paste, also known as scoring. Standing 8.5 inches tall, this well adjusted two-headed lamb is made with white clay and glazed with a shiny clear.

Dolly gone haywire. Signed on a hoof bottom.

Kitty/Bird Visits Nest figurine

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:42:25 -0500

$40.00

This little scene could have some sad consequences.....little baby birds watched over by a mother bird with a kitty head. The sculpture/figurine is 6 inches tall. The photo with my hand should help with scale. This piece was slip cast with white clay in two molds, then the molded forms are cut up and re-arranged. A glossy clear glaze coats the piece. Signed on the bottom. Ready to suggest the potential violence of the natural world in any corner of your home.

Squirrel and Bunny Couple

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:39:03 -0500

$40.00
Hello. I have made two of these little guys. Each is ready to travel. Very small variations between each.

The cake topper is made by casting three separate molds with liquid clay. Once the pieces are taken out of the molds, heads and tails are re-arranged until a new couple appears. The piece is about 7 inches tall and three inches wide, the image with my hand may help with scale. White ceramic, with a shiny clear glaze fired on. Signed at the bottom and ready to ship.

RESERVE FOR ITSJANNA Six Legged Lamb

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:09:36 -0500

$40.00
Reserved listing!

The Lamb has patiently allowed me to add an extra set of legs.

This guy is made by cutting up and rearranging clay slip-casts, cast from plaster molds. The mold is cast twice, then an extra body is attached to the first casting with a little ceramic cut and paste, also known as scoring. Standing 7 inches tall and 10.5 inches long, this well adjusted six legged lamb is made with white clay and glazed with a shiny clear. Signed on a hoof bottom. Ready to travel.

Bunny groom and his charming wife

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:13:55 -0500

$40.00
So she married a bunny....as good a decision as any.

This little ceramic object is 7.5 inches tall and 3 inches wide. The photo with the hand should help with scale. Slip cast with white clay in two molds, then with a bit of ceramic cut and paste the molds are morphed into one to create a new creature. Fired a second time with clear glaze to give some shine. signed. ready to travel.

The Giraffe Wife

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:06:23 -0500

$40.00
She's a tall drink of water.

This ceramic cake topper is 8 inches tall and 3 inches wide. The photo with the hand should help with scale. Slip cast with white clay in two molds, then with a bit of ceramic cut and paste the molds are morphed into one to create a new creature. Fired a second time with clear glaze to give some shine. signed. ready to travel.

Mini-bowl with classmates

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:12:59 -0500

$12.00
Silkscreened image of an old school photo on a small porcelain pinched bowl. A variety of soft colored glazes behind the black glazed image. Shiny clear food-safe glaze on the interior and matte porcelain surface on the exterior of the bowl. All white on the bottom and sides. About three inches in diameter. The listing is for the bowl that is in my hand only.

soy sauce...paperclips...olive oil...salt...loose change...earings.....

Mini-bowl with flowers

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:08:58 -0500

$12.00
Silkscreened image of flowers on a small porcelain pinched bowl. A variety of soft colored glazes behind the black glazed image. Shiny clear food-safe glaze on the interior and matte porcelain surface on the exterior of the bowl. All white on the bottom and sides. About three inches in diameter. The listing is for the bowl that is in my hand only.

soy sauce...paperclips...olive oil...salt...loose change...earings.....

Mini-bowl with lady

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:00:04 -0500

$12.00
Silkscreened image of a fancy old-fashioned lady on a small porcelain pinched bowl. A variety of soft colored glazes behind the black glazed image. Shiny clear food-safe glaze on the interior and matte porcelain surface on the exterior of the bowl. All white on the bottom and sides. About three inches in diameter. The listing is for the bowl that is in my hand only.

soy sauce...paperclips...olive oil...salt...loose change...earings.....

Mini-bowl with pattern

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:57:49 -0500

$12.00
Silkscreened image of a pattern I drew on a small porcelain pinched bowl. A variety of soft colored glazes behind the black glazed image. Shiny clear food-safe glaze on the interior and matte porcelain surface on the exterior of the bowl. All white on the bottom and sides. About three inches in diameter. The listing is for the bowl that is in my hand only.

soy sauce...paperclips...olive oil...salt...loose change...earings.....

RESERVE FOR ROSELOVSJD cat and bunny couple

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:04:02 -0500

$40.00
The happy couple! Ready to travel.

This is a reserve listing. Please contact me if you would like a similar item.

Man finds his inner baby bird

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:51:28 -0500

$40.00
This man is on a spiritual quest, looking for that little baby bird deep within himself. 6 inches wide, 6 inches tall. If inches are not your thing, imagine the man head is about the size of a ken doll head. Ken is universal right? Two slip cast clay pieces that have been cut up and rearranged. The white clay has been fired with a glossy clear coat. Might help you to add a little strange to your house. Signed and ready to ship.

Smaller Bunny Groom

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:20:05 -0500

$35.00
Smaller cake? Smaller topper. This one is 5.25 inches tall.... but the charm and the oddness still packs a wallop.

The photo with the hand should help with scale. I also included a comparison shot with the larger bunny groom. Slip cast with white clay in two molds, then with a bit of ceramic cut and paste the molds are morphed into one to create a new creature. Fired a second time with clear glaze to give some shine. signed. ready to travel.

There is a bunny bride too....

Human Love

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:26:52 -0500

$20.00
In this shop, a cake topper that is content to remain human becomes the real oddity. But this couple dares to be different!

A little over six inches tall, three inches wide. Cast with white liquid clay, in a plaster mold I made from a vintage cake topper. Fired a second time with a shiny clear glaze. An unaltered classic.

Sculpture six

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:50:07 -0400

$60.00
Seven mini-sculptures happened in the studio a while ago. When lined up I think they look like an abstracted locomotive. This one is made of porcelain clay. I textured lots of the surfaces using handmade stamps. The glazing is all over the map. Glaze pooled color to enhance the texture. Fun, small scale, a decorative addition for a little spot.

Seven inches tall, six inches wide.

Bear and cat couple

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:28:04 -0400

$40.00
This ceramic cake topper is 6.5 inches tall and three inches wide. Made with a white clay and a shiny clear glaze. The groom is a bear, the bride a cat with a long tail. The bodies and heads are all cast in separate molds, then chopped up and rearranged to make an inter-species couple, ready to wed.

Boaters tile

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:44:23 -0400

$12.00
A pair of textured boaters on a grey sea.

This guy comes in around 4.5 by 4.5 inches, however the stamps stretch the clay so often these tiles are not perfect squares. Shiny clear glaze on top of all the colors. Price is for one tile. Signed on the back

The stamps are made by carving and cutting into pieces of clay. When the stamps are fired.... I stamp the tile. I add color and texture. Overlap underglaze colors. Add on three dimensional bits. Each one is a unique, never to be repeated, original. I think they look nice on a wall as a small artwork, I have a active rotation happening on my kitchen wall, each has a hole in the top center for a nail. They could work in a steamy bathroom.... or as a small present.

Lots of images of other tiles at this flickr link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89665570@N00/sets/72157620517073722/

Thanks.

Ladders and polka dots tile

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:41:00 -0400

$12.00
Lots of dots and some background ladder texture. Greens, yellow and red.

This guy comes in around 4.5 by 4.5 inches, however the stamps stretch the clay so often these tiles are not perfect squares. Shiny clear glaze on top of all the colors. Price is for one tile. Signed on the back

The stamps are made by carving and cutting into pieces of clay. When the stamps are fired.... I stamp the tile. I add color and texture. Overlap underglaze colors. Add on three dimensional bits. Each one is a unique, never to be repeated, original. I think they look nice on a wall as a small artwork, I have a active rotation happening on my kitchen wall, each has a hole in the top center for a nail. They could work in a steamy bathroom.... or as a small present.

Lots of images of other tiles at this flickr link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89665570@N00/sets/72157620517073722/

Thanks.

Ducks cake topper

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:55:34 -0400

$40.00
Cake topper with multiple ducks. Slip cast and altered white clay with a shiny clear glaze. Seven inches tall, three inches wide.