Fall Fest 2014

The Abington Art Center in Jenkintown P.A had it's 2nd Annual Fall Festival yesterday. I was one of the artists in attendance. As luck would have it my table #12  was put next to my friend Aly's table. She is very talented ceramicist. I didn't have much of an opportunity to explore the sights... But it seemed like all who attended had a great time. My experience was a good one! I met some nice people, sold some things, and (hopefully) set up some more work for myself. I'm looking forward to next year's event!

I love seeing my work being put to good use

My lovely friend Gabrielle Joella wearing a piece I made for her. She is a belly dancer by trade and so much more. Photography credit goes to Michael St Rosenberg.

Kayla's Leash

 An 8' long pink & purple paracord leash! 550lb cord was used for all. The core braid is a simple triple braid with cobrastitch wrapped handles. There's an additional handle closer to dog for added control. The leash is long enough to used as a trainer, or as a camping / backyard tie out. It's also long enough to sling from waist to shoulder to free your hands up. The leash can be double onto itself to become a more convenientional lentgh .
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 My friend Michele asked me to make this leash for this fluffy Lil' monster! Kayla!

the best dog collar ever!

I have the week off, and have Mack for a house guest. I made him a paracord dog collar a little over a year ago. It was my first attempt at such things... But it needed to be updated.....

The grey & teal, is the updated better version. The yellow & grey is was the prototype.

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Happy accident !

I started making another belt, ...it was supposed to be a man's medium (38" total length, for app.  34") belt. But I got about 3/4 of the way done, ...and ran out of cording,... The dye lot was different for the grey. So I made it shorter and gave it to Kelly!

(another) Paracord Leash

Triple braided shaft, with cobra stitched handles. 550lb paracord and a traditional steel clasp.

B E L T !

I made a flat, functional everyday wear belt!

App 44" x  1-1/4" x 1/4"

It's made from 2 pieces of 550lb black paracord. One piece is 100' ft. the 2nd piece is app 45"

With a steel buckle! It's cobra stitched for look, and for adjustability!

Paracord Dog Collar

This is for my friend Adam, well for his Dog Spike!

22"x 1-1/2" x 3/8"

550lb Grey & Purple paracord was used. A double cobra stitch in grey with the purple lacing together. A heavy duty plastic safety buckle was used with a steel fastener & steel ring.

This came out better than I had hoped!

More pics to follow with Spike in his new snazzy collar!

Like little planets caught in a wire trap

These 3 amber & brown ceramic pieces have elaborate wire wrapping holding them in place. 

These are about the size of a quarter!

This little red glass piece is one of my favorites. Thinner wire was used for a more delicate feel. About the size of a nickel!

Agate Pendant

Smoothed Agate, wrapped with thinner gauge wire, bound with (app) 24" steel chain, and wire swept clasp.

This piece is app. 2"x 1-3/4" x 3/16" 

This came out great! A very fun, chunky, summer inspired piece 

Blue Glass & Steel

A wire wrapped glass sphere. I really like how this piece turned out!

Soon to be sold to an old friend from highschool. She saw the pic on F.B a few hours after i posted and messaged me

Creativity, . . or the lack thereof

Creativity is a curious thing.
I've always thought of myself as creative. Others have noted that I am crafty, or clever. I agree with both of those assemments. But ( at least ) for me, creativity as of late is a fickle thing. Either its always been as such, or now that I'm in my late 30's I am more aware of such things and am simply more in my head, as it were. In any event, I am at a bit of a lose sometimes as how to be creative. **tangent warning** App 6 yr_s ago, I met a special someone who changed my life in every way, a person can be changed. She opened up the flood gates for my imagination, creativity, compassion, love, my very soul ( either in the spiritual sense or poetic) this lovely creature made me "me" and or allowed me to become better, more than I could've become by myself or as I would've been given my current situation at that time
( another story for another blog entry ) but this"woman" was, is and always will be my greatest source of inspiration. There's a saying "necessity is the mother of invention" the core sentiment of this expression/saying/idiom is a very true one. Simply put, given the correct circumstances certain individuals will rise to the occasion and achieve greatness. Greatness may be too strong a adjective, ... But if looked at comparatively, it's apropos. I may have gotten a wee bit off topic, ... Sorry folks ( and by folks I mean anybody who is nice enough to follow my narcissistic little E -Shrine)
Creativity, .... I am with out a Muse..... This troubles me somewhat... Because the only TRUE Muse that I've ever known is not in close enough proximity to me to continue to act as such. I do occasionally see "this woman" and this does poorly, temporarily recharge my creative batteries..... But it's not enough. I am like a plant, ... Denied of its necessary, sunlight, ... Tangible sunlight.
**I am aware that only a few extremely kind individuals read this blog ( narcissistic little E-Shrine) and "The Woman" isn't one of them.*"
I miss my inspiration.... I miss her. It's a constant, day to day struggle with out her in my day to day. But I struggle, I press on, in part for her. I love her, ... I always will