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Post by Tela on Dec 18, 2011 22:35:06 GMT -5
My mother collected owls. She loved them. My daughters associate owls with their grandma and they both love them. My one daughter is collecting them now, too. She just moved into a new apt and wanted all kinds of owl motif stuff. So, for Christmas, I thought I would make her an owl. Here is my owl. This is the first animal I've tried to do. My daughter really likes 70's style things and colors (yuck) so I tried to be a little "mod" with this. The owl is in the tumbler now and I plan to give him a jumpring and patina in the morning. I couldn't wait to get some opinions. My other daughter wants earrings and I'm things 2 heads would be cute earrings. What do you think? (I fixed his eyes so they are both the same in the center. Little things like how off the centers are really bug me and show up super well in pictures.  ) Attachments:
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Post by Tela on Dec 18, 2011 22:35:51 GMT -5
My DH says a few tweaks would make him an awesome kitty, too. Maybe that will be next.  |
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Post by glenda on Dec 19, 2011 5:52:54 GMT -5
He is gorgeous Tela!! Ooh do a kitty and then you will have an owl and a pussy cat....went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat........ Anyone remember that one? My mum used to read that to me when I was little!! Can't wait to see patinaed pics! |
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Post by Renate on Dec 19, 2011 7:35:51 GMT -5
This is such a perfect wonderful owl! I know what your DH means, the head has the beginnings of a kitty.  And of course it would make wonderful earrings, so light as they must be. I think you should make a tute... |
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Post by christine on Dec 19, 2011 9:40:28 GMT -5
This is a beautiful owl! I too like things to be centered. The netting gives a feathery look. Your DH is right about a kitty. Glenda, I do remember the story, my mom read it to me too!
You have Glenda's way with animals!
Your daughter is going to love this!
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Post by Kate on Dec 19, 2011 10:27:52 GMT -5
You owl is adorable! I'd love to see a kitty too. Your daughter is going to love it!
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Post by Tela on Dec 19, 2011 14:30:13 GMT -5
Thank you, thank you! I thought it looked like an owl, but I needed more opinions. Here's a pic of it finished and in my hand for scale. Attachments:
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Post by Tela on Dec 19, 2011 14:32:34 GMT -5
Here's the prototype of the earrings. Too bad it is so large or I would use it for one earring. As is, maybe it will be a pendant to match. Or, just a hanging thingy for the new apt. Attachments:
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Post by glenda on Dec 19, 2011 16:30:57 GMT -5
He is lovely and a fantastic size too! I have to ask, did you make the 'bail' loop from scratch? I love the pattern!  |
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Post by Tela on Dec 20, 2011 9:34:19 GMT -5
Thanks!! The bail is from a chain that I got at the craft store. It is fashion metal, but I love it! I have been hoarding it because I have only a few rings of different sizes. I got a kitty done! He's really cute, but he's a little dinged up since he was the prototype. I'll try and get a pic though. |
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