Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Altered Matchbox-The Fairy Looking Glass

Every now and then I work on something that is so engrossing that time loses all meaning! Today my daughter and I pulled out the polymer clay and as we played we watched a really campy version of Jane Austen's "Persuasion" from
1971. (Campy, but delightful!) My daughter made miniature dishes and I made an altered matchbox that is for a swap.
I loved making it. I think I feel a sudden urge to find LOTS of matchboxes! Here's the end product. It's about 2.5" closed....made with polymer clay, painted with acrylics and sealed.

This is the inside....it has the "Fairy" Looking Glass!

11 comments:

Tami @ Lemon Tree Tales said...

That's darling! Did you bake the Fimo directly on the matchbox or did you attach already cured pieces?

Linda Kay said...

Oh wow very very neat idea...
Love it.
Linda Kay Murphy

Marcia P. said...

Wow! That is fantastic!

Unknown said...

Amazing. That will be one lucky recipient!
Karla

Anonymous said...

Wow, that is gorgeous!! I'm facinated by it, it is so detailed.

Judi W. said...

this is beautiful! this is the second one I've seen for a swap - what group does these?

Hello! said...

So beautiful Angela!! I haven't visited your blog in a while, but I know that every time I will find something delightful. :)

Anonymous said...

Angela, your altered clay matchbox is absolutely awesome!! I would love to see and touch it in person-the details are just amazing. You are so creative and talented!!
Hugs,
Tami R.

Anonymous said...

You light up my life.

Just amazing, as always.

Cody Goodin said...

Love your treatment of this. I have been seeing a few altered matchboxes lately and it looks like great fun.

Unknown said...

Welcome to Art doll makeres. I can't wait to see more of your work. maryellen