Surprise, a second post in one day. I just wanted to share what I’ve done today at my clay table.
I’m still working on appleman and the concept. It’s a sweet little cabinet ( Doreen, I just need to figure out how to add a shelf or drawer) or box with a quick surprise inside and room to hold a special treasure or two.
I’ve added canes to the inside with my mosaic technique (modified) and baked him one more time. One of the things I want to work out is fewer baking sessions.
This one will end up on my shelf and I’ll enjoy him for a very long time. I have ideas for more in my head and am looking forward to translating them into clay.
Wow! Amazing! How big is Apple Man?
Marty, He fits in the palm of my hand, he’s about 2 1/2″ tall and wide. About the size of a baseball.
Thanks for taking the time to say hello.
Oh my goodness Alice – he is simply divine. I love your idea and can’t wait to see what else you come up with. What’s his name – does he have one?
Oh thank you Debbie, He doesn’t have a name yet, Appleman isn’t very clever is it? I’m excited to play around with this idea some more.
That’s so unique, Alice. It has so many different, interesting things going on. From one angle, a fresh looking apple and from another, a friendly face. Thanks for sharing the video too.
I am speechless!! This is such an exciting piece!!
Wow he’s great.! I can see a false wall that spins open by tuning the apple stem in the top revealing a hidden shelf . Like a Houdini trick
I love this man… he looks so cheerful and very powerful:-) inside.
Alice! I LOVE Appleman! I love the white of his apple meat head & his caney innards (which remind me of a brain) his latch! Great little cabinet, Alice ;
I like his name too, actually.
Deborah, I like that about him too. I was really happy with the Skinner blend on the outside too. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Betty Jo, lol really? I love that you think that, thank you so much
Lori…..lol now you’re talking way over my head for engineering…..wanted help me design that?? Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.
PowerWoman!!! Thank you for stopping in and saying hi. I’m so glad you like him.
Thank you Doreen! Maryanne, on Flickr said, “your brain on polymer”. made me laugh. This compliment coming from you oh “Queen of the the characters” is very special. I admire your work very much.
Sure I would be happy to help you. I already have it figured out in my head how to do it.
Any help or suggestion will always be gladly accepted. But you should try your idea yourself. Seriously, give it a try. It doesn’t have to be an apple, it can be anything.
Have you ever seen how some round windows opens up or better yet think of a revolving door . There is a pivot point on the top and a pivot point on the bottom.
So make the revolving wall the shape of a flat coin bead that fits in the center of the apple . Cover the wall on one side and add a sm shelf to the other side. the shelf will have to be rounded so the wall can turn. Drill a hole that goes all way from the top to the bottom on the revolving wall . Then on the apple where the stem would come out, drill a hole and drill a matching hole on the bottom of apple but don’t go all the way through. Then use a strong wire to attach the wall to the apple. Leave enough wire in top and cover it like it was a stem.
I’ve only been experiencing this clay addiction for one year this month.
I haven’t tried sculpting yet, i’m still totaly entertained with making flower canes and covering everything in my house that has a flat and even some not so flat surfaces. However I did buy a marble lazy Susan yesterday…….
Well that’s brilliant, thank you. I probably won’t mess with appleman, but I have more to do, so……..thank you. Just because you haven’t sculpted yet doesn’t mean you can’t try ….:)
My husband would NEVER see me then…lol
So….make him help…lol
Lol…he does help……he stays out of my way and sometimes he will even cook dinner!
Appleman is awesome and so very creative. What an inspiration you are to me! Btw … you could name him Johnny (if you still think he needs a name) … you know, after Johnny Appleseed *chuckles* though I suppose that is not all the original of me, eh? hehe.
Story..what a great name, I’m flattered to think I might inspire you, thank you. Yes Johnny would actually be perfect, That IS a grin, but he is labeled for life as Appleman Just like my poor cat will always be Kitty because we couldn’t agree on a name until it was too late.
Thanks for stopping by…..for taking the time to say hello.
Your Appleman is delightful! He has a very “bright brain” so you could call him Einstein, lol! Very clever concept and wonderful work!
Luny, you’re so funny, thanks for stopping by. I could see one of your mini scenes inside.