Among some of Tierracast's newer findings are the Quatrefoil frames. These remind me of Medieval architectural elements often found in castles throughout Europe. I used a large finding (#94-3141) in gold to frame one of my favorite millefiori mirror canes set with a small SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS chaton. The base surrounding the focal element and the lid's rim are made from a sheet of orange clay with Staedtler's Abalone Leaf Metal applied to the surface. The sheet was gently stretched to create a crackle effect and glued over the surface of the lid using Poly Bonder Hi-Temp glue before adding the framed cane slice. A second frame of orange clay was added last and textured with a needle tool before baking.
I love this one! Beautiful colors fit for a king! I really like those Tierracast newer findings! Will have to give them a try!
Posted by: Guadalupe Meter | 05/02/2012 at 12:07 PM
Wonderful, Lisa - I love the "old map" feel of that particular treatment. Combined with the quatrefoil shape makes it especially evocative! Trip to Europe to see some castles, anyone? ;)
Posted by: Tracy Gonzales | 04/26/2012 at 09:55 AM