More messing around

Here are some more of the  ‘geological’  pieces that I made while experimenting with extruded clay. They still need to be sanded and varnished before they are ready to be worn.

heart of stone

Just messing around

I’ve had a bit of time recently to experiment with different ideas. I tried mixing up old and new clay together and then I forced the mixture through an extruder. The results were quite interesting. The beads ended up with a geological look - almost like rocks with the strata showing through. I haven’t decided yet how to string them.

geologica

The pendant and earrings aren’t finished yet.  They still need sanding and varnishing.  You can see parts where the old and dry clay is forcing  through the new clay and creating texture and a ripple effect. It gives the illusion almost of brushstrokes in places.

strata pendant and earrings