Danielle's Pendant

This is the resin heart pendant I have created for Danielle, who's married to my nephew Jake.  They have been living in Germany the last few years (he's in the US Army) and will be back home soon. I will wait to send it to her then (why give her one more item to pack?)  It's not perfect, but maybe that's part of the charm. Hope she likes it!

Toodles,

Cyndy

p.s. I'll still be making one filled with many smaller roses.

Beautiful Giveaway from Lovejoy Bears

http://www.lovejoybears.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-giveaway.html

This piece is too sweet!  If I were the lucky winner, I'd have to build a room just for it.

I've not been too busy in minis lately - been kept low by a rotten head cold. But things are looking up! And while I was under the weather, I did manage to organize my mini photos and idea files (both digital and paper). Something that was long overdue!  I've got lots of ideas rattling around in my head. Hope you are all well. Last night, we had our 1st snow of the winter here in NC. Barely an inch, but enough to make my daughter happy.  
Toodles!  Cyndy 

Something a Little Different FAIL

If nothing else, I have learned a few things in my attempt to make a clear resin heart with imbedded roses. One: Acrylic water does not set up hard but rather it sets up tacky.  Very sticky.  Two: When using a silicone mold, it's a good idea to first give it a coating of Mold Release. Back to square one. Literally. I have to remake the mold as well - the first piece won't release!

Luckily I have not wasted all those little roses - my first attempt was with three large roses and some leaves. I'm disappointed, but the roses I can easily replace. The acrylic water came from the big W - my mistake for trying to cut corners. I've been to Michaels and have gotten a true hard setting resin - after the 50% off coupon it was  the same cost I thought I was saving with in the first place.  Now if I can just figure out what to do with a purple, sticky blog adorned with some gorgeous roses....

I'll keep you posted!
Toodles,
Cyndy

Something a Little Different

 My niece in law Danielle has requested a pendant. This is my first mold! It is just over 1 inch in diameter.  The roses will be encased in a resin heart when all is said and done (hopefully!)  I'm worried that I'll get air bubbles.  I'm still in the designing stage - leaves? no leaves? There are three roses there that appear to be orange and they will have to be replaced. If it comes out nicely, I may do more with roses of different colors. Wish me luck!

Toodles for now,

Cyndy