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Description 5" jointed doll and in a handscultped shrine on wood. Bird is winding her key.
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Comments: 79

Sleetwealth In reply to ??? [2011-10-14 04:08:54 +0000 UTC]

The background is thin wood that I had custom cut in the gothic arch shapes. One of them was split to make matching doors, but those are glued to either side. I then sculpted the ornate stuff using black polymer clay. I really get lost in details. And Ive always loved the good bones in antique furniture and architecture. They look so good even worn and pared down to nothing because of it.

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Monustone In reply to Sleetwealth [2011-10-16 07:23:40 +0000 UTC]

I agree! I would love to see some more of those from you!

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Snickersnee13 [2011-03-08 09:21:50 +0000 UTC]

Your work is beautiful, I love it.

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Sleetwealth In reply to Snickersnee13 [2011-03-22 11:13:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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cliodnafae27 [2010-08-14 05:16:10 +0000 UTC]

oh yeah and what do you mean by the wood being seasoned well?Did you stain it first? do you have a certain place that you suggest getting wood? Thanks so much for taking the time to answer me.

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Sleetwealth In reply to cliodnafae27 [2011-03-22 11:12:59 +0000 UTC]

Any kind of craft wood will work. the wood was dry and rolled into a panel. You dont want grainy wood that might drip sap when it gets hot. You can pre bake it to test if it will.

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cliodnafae27 [2010-08-14 05:14:07 +0000 UTC]

I am sorry for asking so many questioins but I am just amazed at everything you have done. Did you have to use something to adhere the polymer clay details to the wood or does it just naturally become one with the wood when you cook it. Also when you adhere the figure to the wood do you just use a rod. Do you use any sort of glue?and what kind? I tried making a figure with a rod but I don't think it worked quite right. Should i cook my figure with a rod sticking out and then drill a hole in my base to secure it.? Once again sorry for the questions.

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Sleetwealth In reply to cliodnafae27 [2011-03-22 11:11:10 +0000 UTC]

The polymer does stick to the wood but if you need more stickiness rubb the wood with some oil. It sticks well to the wood but if you have a very hard wood adding glue and drying that first would help.

after sculpting and baking the figure, drill your hole and add a peg.

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cliodnafae27 [2010-08-14 01:32:33 +0000 UTC]

i was wondering. All the detail on the wood, is that made of clay?? did you put that on the wood and then cook the wood and clay together? It's really nice!!!!

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Sleetwealth In reply to cliodnafae27 [2010-08-14 04:34:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

The background is a thin panel of wood I had custom cut. Then I sculpted all the black edging and designs on it using black polymer clay. Yes you can bake the clay with wood and paper even hair. Some wood will leak sap or sometimes crack if its not seasoned well.

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zephyrdreams [2010-06-10 04:19:22 +0000 UTC]

Beyond beautiful.

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Sleetwealth In reply to zephyrdreams [2010-07-07 23:29:31 +0000 UTC]

Hi girley

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PumpkinPieSoup [2010-04-06 05:52:04 +0000 UTC]

She's beautiful! I love love love her hands position and the bird winding her up.

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Sleetwealth In reply to PumpkinPieSoup [2010-04-09 03:04:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I think your the first to mention the bird! I sculpted him too and he is only an inch long. isnt he sweet for winding her key?

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PumpkinPieSoup In reply to Sleetwealth [2010-04-09 09:38:23 +0000 UTC]

The bird is a little darling. Birds and fairies do well together. ^^

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AFY [2010-03-27 07:30:20 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful and delightfully haunting.

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illusorya [2010-03-11 17:33:44 +0000 UTC]

Wowww.... Your gallery is truly amazing... I love your doll... You're a great talent!

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TimBakerFX [2010-02-15 04:49:52 +0000 UTC]

This is such a gorgeous piece, love the pose, love the panels in the background. I love all your work

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Sleetwealth In reply to TimBakerFX [2010-02-15 05:21:38 +0000 UTC]

Hi there Thanks The panels really added alot I think. I had to order specialy cut wood to make them. Id like to work with shadowboxes,but cost of getting nice ones is too high.

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pureshaktifire [2010-02-10 17:26:10 +0000 UTC]

What a great original concept! Beautifully realized, edgy in a soft way....love this.

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Sleetwealth In reply to pureshaktifire [2010-02-11 03:17:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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doyveyant [2010-01-19 21:56:18 +0000 UTC]

Your work is inspiring and quite universal. Thank you for sharing.[link]

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Sleetwealth In reply to doyveyant [2010-01-21 02:46:43 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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nuintholiel [2010-01-14 00:34:23 +0000 UTC]

omg.. at a loss for words.. it's that awesome

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Sleetwealth In reply to nuintholiel [2010-01-14 00:46:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. where ya been sweety?

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larkin-art [2010-01-12 11:36:50 +0000 UTC]

incredible.

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Sleetwealth In reply to larkin-art [2010-01-13 21:33:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks She sure took me along time to finishIm so pleased with the whole mini environment.

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Dezhire [2010-01-09 17:57:08 +0000 UTC]

She is great! Love the whole idea!!

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SushiiKun [2010-01-09 15:29:07 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, that's SO pretty! D8 <3

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cdlitestudio [2010-01-04 15:17:16 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful and eerie Anita Nice job I am working on one too started it over the holidays but now finally after today I should be able to go back into the studio Happy New Year by the way , wishing you the best 2010

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Sleetwealth In reply to cdlitestudio [2010-01-04 19:44:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Connie. Happy new year

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cdlitestudio In reply to Sleetwealth [2010-01-05 14:53:43 +0000 UTC]

Ur welcome

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allison712 [2010-01-04 02:50:31 +0000 UTC]

You've been featured! [link]

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kuroitenshi13 [2010-01-03 20:58:28 +0000 UTC]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! It's such a neat idea and all the little details~

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Sleetwealth In reply to kuroitenshi13 [2010-01-04 01:47:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I like it too. its something like a pop up book in feel. Fun to decorate a whole image too instead of just the figure for a change.

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kuroitenshi13 In reply to Sleetwealth [2010-01-04 02:30:47 +0000 UTC]

OOOOoooooo~ That is so amazing!

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DarkDollArt [2010-01-03 15:10:10 +0000 UTC]

beautiful art piece

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gaffanon [2010-01-03 14:38:24 +0000 UTC]

A beautiful piece. I love it

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Sleetwealth In reply to gaffanon [2010-01-04 01:47:21 +0000 UTC]

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Forestina-Fotos [2010-01-03 09:07:40 +0000 UTC]

Wow - uniquely beautiful with a hint of something unsettling!

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Kamillie [2010-01-03 06:25:26 +0000 UTC]

she is just perfect!!!!!!! her innocent face in contrast with the dark detail on the frame...

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Sleetwealth In reply to Kamillie [2010-01-04 01:51:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you dark sculpting sistah!

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Kamillie In reply to Sleetwealth [2010-01-04 05:46:20 +0000 UTC]

You are very,very welcome

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squaremonkey1 [2010-01-03 03:58:42 +0000 UTC]

Beutiful peice!!I love her expresion and all the detail in the frame!I really love the feel of this peice!!

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Sleetwealth In reply to squaremonkey1 [2010-01-04 02:17:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you my friend

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squaremonkey1 In reply to Sleetwealth [2010-01-04 05:06:10 +0000 UTC]

Your very welcome!!I love your style!!

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SRaffa [2010-01-03 03:16:27 +0000 UTC]

Hans Christian Anderson by way of Edgar Allan Poe; eerily, hauntingly beautiful...

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Sleetwealth In reply to SRaffa [2010-01-04 02:27:41 +0000 UTC]

Fair comparison since I used to read both in my nerdy solitude.. leaning heavy to the Poe

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SRaffa In reply to Sleetwealth [2010-01-04 03:07:50 +0000 UTC]

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Sleetwealth In reply to SRaffa [2010-01-04 21:31:04 +0000 UTC]

thats the guy.

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