Jewelry I Created for a Southern Baptist Covention of 500 Ladies.

I recieved a request from one of the jewelry stores

that carry my work to create a selection of pins that

were in my line known as the peek-A-Boo Hat collection,

a variety of ladies with hats.

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The theme was Black American motiffs

for a Baptist convention with 500 ladies in attendance.

I sculpted and then painted approximately 75 pieces

and then Photographed them

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I do apologize ahead of time

for the quality of some photos

the lighting was difficult at times.

there are many moments of sheer beauty,

but some are a wee bit grainy and blurry at times.

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Nevertheless I was able to

capture the essence of the work.

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I used to do a lot of Black American Jewelry

and it sold very well at several jewelry stores,

In fact many women would come in on the day

that it was recieved and buy pins.

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I enjoyed creating each hat and outfit

using sculpey flex as a medium, with acrylic paint

and heatproof, waterproof finishes.

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Sculpey flex is a polymer that once sculpted

can be baked in the oven for about 20 minutes

and then your piece becomes a sturdy, hard rubber,

almost unbreakable.

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This makes the art durable and each piece

should last many many years.

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Each piece was named and numbered and

delivered last week for the convention.

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I hope you enjoy this brief and spectacular peek

at some of my creations hot out of the oven

and onto some lovely ladies somewhere.