Holiday Hiatus: Ornament Group 2

I love handmade for the holidays - but it is a time consuming process and I can't share what I'm making until after Christmas!  I apologize, but my posts will most likely be sporadic until January, when I will have more to show than can fit in several posts!

I did notice that I've never shown my beaded Christmas Ornaments, so I will leave you with a couple posts fill with them to get you in the holiday cheer!  I know Halloween just ended, but snow is in the air and I can't wait!

Handmade Ornament - painted and beaded.

Handmade Ornament - painted and beaded.

Handmade Ornament - painted and beaded.

Handmade Ornament - painted and beaded.

Each ornament started as a plain clear or frosted glass ball - I painted them inside and then beaded them on the outside.  Since then, I've learned better painting techniques if you want a smooth finish inside - rinse with alcohol first!  Still, I personally like the imperfect, handmade painted look with sporadic, drippy paint!

Happy Creating,
PZ

Detour Ahead: DnD Miniatures!

I started my first DnD game last year, and also painted my first minis.  For Christmas I received a new little pile of minis, and I just have to share what I've done so far!  While they don't compare to the Reaper contest pieces (those are so amazing - details like patterns on fabric and facial scruff, oh my!), I'm still proud of them and my progress. 

My first 2 minis were painted for friends - A halfling rogue and an elf ranger:

Reaper Bones Mini - Hellakin Goregutter Model

Reaper Bones Mini - Callie, Rogue Model

My next 2 minis are for me - a sea lion (water elemental) and a human cleric (my character!):

Reaper Bones Mini - Sea Lion Model

Reaper Bones Mini - Kyra, Iconic Cleric Model

If you aren't familiar with anything that I'm saying, I'll try to put these minis in perspective!  The halfling rogue is about 1/2 inch tall; the sea lion is under 3 inches long! 

More minis are coming - I'll probably post again when I have several to show again, and after I've made some more progress on my metalworking for the new year!

If you want to try your hand at painting this fun tiny figures, fine brushes, model paint, and a magnifying glass are a must! 

Happy Creating,
PZ