This Weeks Clay Works

I haven't thrown on the wheel and I am out of practice.

 I added some decoration to a few bowls I made.

and another little bowl....

I am trying out some new clay...

on my wheel

This bowl will replace one I use in my bathroom

to hold things that somehow chipped.

Also caved a bit on a new plaque...

How you have a wonderful relaxing weekend!

Would like to share that I have created a

Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/nataschasinspirations  

My hope is to share new items that I post

For sale in my Esty shop!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NataschasInspires
 

I am hoping my friends will like and share my links

and I will begin selling some of my handmade creations.

Please stop by and check them out
 

Bye Bye Ugly Bunny Gate

 

So I have had Henley

almost a year and this was my

quick fix bunny gate..  It was held in

place with suction cups and elastic bands

on the glass.  Not exactly pretty.  So I

decided I was going to make something

that didn't stand out as much.

 

 

This is my quick little solution that

fits snug into place in the door jam.

 

 

I added some little wood accents to make

it a little bit less ugly and stained

it close to my door color.

 

 

The little wood latches swivel into place to hold it securely

on both sides of the door

and they don't mess up my wood doors.

 

I think this looks better than the white thing.

 

 

and it keeps Miss Henley from

going where she's not supposed to be!

 

 

 

Fabulous Gift

Last week was my birthday and one of my dreams came true!

 

 

My very own.....Brand New.....

 

computerized......kiln!!!!

 

 

I AM SO EXCITED!

 

 

 

 

The electrician is coming tomorrow

to put in a new 240V

line. I am nervous as the

actual firing is all new

to me.  It can actually get

pretty scientific depending on

what you are doing. I better get to

making pottery!!!

 

WOO HOO!

AGAIN...

I am so excited I can't believe

I actually have my

own big fancy kiln!

THANK YOU~  Matt

Creating Art makes me Happy....

I would like to share a recent piece....

I am very grateful for all things I can do and make.

 I have had 3 serious injuries that could have

completely altered my life.  2 closed

head brain injuries and spinal factures in 3 places. So

the fact that I can do everything that I could

before the accidents is truly a blessing.

I am in such a good place today that I

am so very Grateful for my Life.

For my confidence to try new things and

explore the many things in life that

bring me joy.

Creating art brings me peace

and happiness and my

hope is that I can bring other people

some happiness with it!

This little rabbit is Teela...

I felt touched and moved by the

story of this little bunny that

brought so much love to her owner

when she was rescued from a shelter and

then sadly such grief when she died.

I could relate when this happened

to my beloved rabbit Giddy.

I thought maybe a nice memorial for her

owner  of her dear rabbit would

maybe help her with her sadness.

This was a first time I had attempted a

pet portrait in clay from a photograph

I was surprised and happy with how

she appeared in the clay.

I slowly dried it and kept my fingers

crossed it would survive firing with no

cracks in the kiln.

I was thrilled when she came out fine.

I began adding color

And finally she is completed!

I'm feel like I was able to capture her sweet

little spirit.  I am glad she arrived to her owner

safe and sound and that I was able to hopefully

give her a happy memorial of her beloved Teela.

I am excited to have been able to

expand my artistic ability to a new level

and in a new way.

This little Teela piece is definitely a favorite of mine!