This heart is distressed, weathered, it has gone through one too many storms. It has, however, kept its integrity and if the right one comes along, the one worthy to be the owner of its key, it will love again.
This is the story of this show-stopping heart pendant. As always I have set my imagination free to create an item that as a true trompe-l'œil that intrigues, tantalizes, and makes one wonder what the cuff is made of.
Decadent, dark, but all the way beautiful and unique, this could be a perfect gift to a friend or loved one. A great way to 'open your heart'.
This is a hancrafted polymer clay heart pendant. It has been sculpted, hand stamped, cured, and wet-sanded. I have used acrylics to render its distressed, antiquated effect. The rest is a good eye, loyal hands, love of crafts, and a lot of imagination.
It measures approx. W 2 3/4 in in its widest part x L2 in or 7 cm x 5 cm.
The key can be detached.
The pendant has been varnished to protect it from external conditions.
= About polymer clay =
Polymer clay is a relatively new material. It is sold in blocks with a soft consistency similar to play-dough, but once cured, the clay hardens. Depending on clay brand, type of design, and processing, it can be very hard or semi-flexible. Most of the items in my collection such as cuffs and bib necklaces are semi-flexible so they are easy to put on. They are light and comfortable to wear, but quite sturdy. A polymer clay item can of course break, but I use a technique that makes them stronger and more resistant than what you can usually purchase.
My polymer clay items are finished with acrylics, mica powders, and other materials after being cured, and are coated with clear gloss to protect them. In the titles you will see described the colors of the items. A piece described as a copper polymer clay item is not made of copper, it is crafted of polymer clay so as to resemble copper in appearance.
= Photos =
All my photos are taken by me, in daylight, on our terrace, with an old Panasonic Lumix. The background here is added in consequence
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Do you offer custom orders?
At this time, I don’t accept full custom designs, but I’m happy to adjust colors, finishes, or other small details if possible. Please message me before ordering to discuss.
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