Copper Clay Success!!!

So.... I had success with firing the Art Clay Copper!  I did a lot of online research before firing and decided to follow the directions I found HERE.  I fired it in the coconut shell-based carbon (even though it wasn't necessary), mainly to avoid the thick, black layer of fire scale that was supposed to happen if you fired without it.  I pretty much followed the directions for firing the COPPRclay, but the results with the Art Clay Copper were much better!  I fired at 1778°F for 3 hours.  I did not put a lid on my firing pan.  This firing schedule is also recommended on the Art Clay Copper online info sheet  (which I discovered later).

Here are my results:

The top ornament was made with the COPPRclay (it was under-fired), and bottom was made with Art Clay Copper.  You can see the pitting that occurred when I tried to polish the COPPRclay with a wire brush (both ornaments were polished using only a wire brush).  The COPPRclay did shrink more than the Art Clay Copper too:

Here is another photo of the wire-brushed ornament made with Art Clay Copper: 

 And now for fun with adding a patina (part of the reason I wanted to work with copper clay so badly)!!!  This patina was created using only vinegar and salt.  I put some salt on the ornament and placed a vinegar soaked cotton pad on it.  The patina will wash off, so you might want to add a sealer to protect your desired finish.

 Another picture of the finished ornament:

Well, I was excited to share my finished results with you!  Hope to have more copper pieces to share soon!  Thanks for stopping by:)

P.S.  While doing some of my research, I found there are lots of different copper clays out there....you can even make your own!  Also, check out the work of this amazing metal clay artist!

Recent Orders

Here are a couple of recently completed orders:

You can find my etsy shop at 3moonbabies.etsy.com.

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More Completed Orders

Hi!  Here are a couple more of my recently completed orders:

Thanks for looking!

You can find my etsy shop at http://3moonbabies.etsy.com.

Recently Completed Orders

Hi guys!

Here are some photos of my most recently completed orders:

Thanks for looking!

You can find my etsy shop at http://3moonbabies.etsy.com.

Another Beautiful Home

Here is my most recently completed custom home ornament:

What a beautiful home, so much character!  

Now You Will Always Be Home For Christmas

Here are my most recent custom home ornament creations!

I just love the quote one of my customers put on the back of her ornaments..."Now you will always be home for Christmas".  It's very fitting, because these ornaments are a great way to commemorate and remember the wonderful homes that we live in or have lived in.

Recently Finished Custom Home Ornaments

Here are my most recently finished custom house/home ornaments:

A little more info about my custom home ornaments:

They are completed using a photo of the home as a reference.  The ornaments are made using various layers of polymer clay.  I also use a bit of paint to add some of the smaller details and finishing touches. The size varies but I always start them based on the size of a playing card, so they can be a little bigger or smaller than a playing card.  It usually takes me about 2 weeks to complete the ornaments and get them in the mail, but this also depends on the amount of orders I have.  Oh, and I can also add custom messages and details to the back (like the address).

If you have any questions about my custom house ornaments feel free to contact me!

Custom House Ornament

A recently completed custom house ornament:

What a great gift to commemorate a friend's new home!

My Etsy Shop Is Open Again!

My Etsy shop is back open!

I'm now accepting new orders!

I'm accepting new orders for my custom house ornaments too!

Three More Custom House Ornaments

Here are some more of my recently completed orders:

(P.S. notice the tiny yellow lab on the front porch!)

Custom House Ornament

Another recently completed ornament:

Such a cute home!

Another Custom House Ornament

Yes, I'm still working on custom house ornament orders;)

Custom House Ornament

Here's another custom house ornament I've recently completed:

Custom House Ornament

Another recently completed custom house ornament:

Custom House Ornaments

Recently completed:

Custom House Ornament

Recently completed...

another custom house ornament:

P.S.  I will only be accepting ornament orders to be delivered before Christmas for a few more days!

I plan to close my shop this Friday, November 2, in order to catch up on current orders and make sure they are ready and delivered before Christmas.

Another House Ornament

Another recently completed house ornament:

More House Ornaments

A large order of custom house ornaments I recently finished:

...and I still have about 14 more to make!

(P.S.  I am still accepting orders for some of the other ornaments in my shop to be delivered before Christmas)

Recently Finished

Here is my most recently finished custom house ornament.

P.S.  I'm still accepting ornament orders to be finished before Christmas.

They make great gifts!

My Etsy Shop

Another Completed House Ornament and Shop Update

Here is my latest finished ornament.

Also, it shows what the ornament would look like with a banner attached to the front.

I can also add a message (like an address) to the back. 

I always add the date to the back, unless requested otherwise or it has already been added to the front.

SHOP UPDATE:

***I am listing 10 custom house ornaments that will be finished before Christmas (if shipping within the USA), once these are gone, I will not be accepting any new orders until after Christmas. Also, I will not have a wait list.  Thanks! 

And feel free to send me a conversation with any questions you have.***

MY ETSY SHOP