The Flakes
My Snowflake Ornament
Today is the day that my sweet friends open the package I sent them. I'm always nervous waiting to hear what they think of the ornament I made.
My Packages Ready to be Packaged for Mail
Let's take a look at my creation.
I started with double sided brass snowflakes. Using paperclay, I covered both sides to add deminsion and a texture I could paint.
Snowflakes Covered with Thick Layer of PaperClay
Lumiere Acrylic Paint
I used Lumiere paint to make soft, muted pearly-metallic colors on my snowflakes.
My Painted Flakes
Actually, I forgot to take pictures of the painted flakes before I embellished them. but, you get the idea.
Hot Wax Set Up
After the snowflakes were painted, I applied a layer of beeswax to them. Then I placed the collage bits, waxed them again and used hot wax to affix all the collage bits, micro beads, mica flakes, stones, etc. Both sides of the ornament were embellished this way.
Ornament Sideview
After both sides of the flakes were waxed and decorated, I attached old chains, beads, vintage buttons, and religous medals as a drop from the top of the ornament using a jump ring.
Before they left me, the ornaments adorned a couple of my trees.
Snowflakes on My Large Tree
All the Flakes on My Small Tree
Can't wait to check the blogs after everyone opens my ornament to see the reaction. Hope you like them.
Where did you find the brass snowflakes?
Love those! And all that you did to them!
Posted by: Kathy | December 11, 2011 at 01:47 PM
Glorious!! I love my snowflake! And boy howdy you sure did take that plain Jane and turn her into something gorgeous!! I was so behind I only opened mine just now! Pitiful, aren't I? But happy 'cause I have one of your beautiful, glittery, happy snowflakes for my own little self!! Thank you, sweet Sally!
Posted by: Kelly Snelling | December 12, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Awesome star, friend! Thank you and thank you for blogging about the swap. xxoo
Posted by: Deryn Mentock | December 13, 2011 at 07:00 AM
Loved mine Sally! Will be posting soon =))
xo
Posted by: diane cook | December 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM
oh, sally, i just love my snowflake. it is so perfect with layers of goodness. you have such an eye and imagination to give the original shape so much life. i am going to have to try my hand with that beeswax. you are so inspiring! xoxoxoxo
ps: love the saint's medal. St Joe of Cupertino holds a special significance in my life.
Posted by: pilar | December 15, 2011 at 01:07 PM