Friday, February 11, 2011

Hand Made Buttons!

Oh my good god, I am in love with these buttons!! The detail in these...the color...I think I'm changing careers and getting a kiln! Mary Harding (http://www.maryhardingjewelry.etsy.com/) says I can get one for only $650 and free shipping. hmmmmm...I wonder how many buttons I have to make to justify that? Below is the new scarf I have been working on--more photos will come when Katie gets back from her weekend and I can photograph and load on Etsy.




Went over to Mary's studio where she had already sanded and bisqued fired the clay buttons I made before Christmas. Then I painted them with different glazes and she fired them again for 9 hours. Went back yesterday with my etsy model (Katie) and fell in love with all of them--even the ones that were too heavily glazed and lumpy. I think they are beautiful and they feel wonderful. Then, of course, we made more. I'm going to move in with Mary (though her husband might object). Maybe I can live in her barn/studio. I think I need to look on Craig's list for a kiln.





Below is the before picture. All white and before I glazed them...sooooo pretty! And Mary had glazed shards with the new glazes so we could see what they look like fired! All labeled and everything organized. I'm turning into a button freak!







Enjoy your Friday!
xo


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12 comments:

  1. Xanna's Jewelry BoxFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I love this scarf! I love the hand made buttons, it just adds a more special and unique touch! I would love a kiln too, I'd like to branch out into making my own beads, so I know the expense :) I don't think I could talk Santa into that one yet ;)

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  2. ~ Phyllis ~February 11, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Your scarf and buttons are amazing. If you turn out buttons like you turn out woven items I think you will be a very successful button maker.

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  3. Mary HardingFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I had a wonderful time and just love the colors with your scarf. I am so pleased that everything went well. next time to go even better I am sure. I left the buttons in the dehydrator for a couple of hours and they must be dry by now. Will go up to my studio soon and take a look. And will call with a time we can proceed. Much love, Mary

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  4. Velma BolyardFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    oh, cait, these look super. and i am so impressed by the organization. mary makes the magic in her studio look so easy. she's amazing.

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  5. Cait ThroopFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Oh Xanna and Phyllis, I'm so touched you commented! Thank you!
    Velma, YES! Mary has the magic, that's for sure!! Her studio is as healing as my Dommie!!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Hi Cait! You are right... those blue buttons are 'good god gorgeous'!! I think I need to go take a close look at her site.

    Wishing you all the best!
    DI

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  7. Magpie MagicFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Love your buttons. I got hooked playing with clay, but the cost of the kiln put me off. Wish you'd lived closer, we could get one together! xoxo

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  8. Cait ThroopFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Thanks Di! I just went over yesterday and sanded 40 more buttons! Yikes, better get weaving so I have something to put them on!!!!
    Sybille, I wish your creative self lived closer with or without a kiln! (though it would be nice to share!)

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  9. GerryFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Your buttons look wonderful. You have a great teacher....and yes, you are in big trouble...for this is addicting!!!!

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  10. Cait ThroopFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Oh Gerry, I just checked out your Etsy store! Love, love, love...You are right--I do have a great teacher and getting addicted is way too easy with clay...sigh...

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  11. Ginny HuberFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Just saw these wonderful buttons; what a great addition, Cait, to your vibrant and lovely work! Glad you can collaborate with Mary..and I will look forward to seeing more!xo

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  12. Julia K Walton - Fire Horse TextilesMarch 18, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    These are fabulous and look so beautiful against the handwoven scarf :D

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