Thursday, January 31, 2013

Still bending wire

I feel like Edward Scissorhands...but with wire cutters instead!

Above is a tall photo/sign holder display stand (I also made a wire bird cage that can hang from it)


I try to create things with at least some sort of functionality

This was a fun use of little metal flowers that I had salvaged from a lamp, but making the wire cloche frame took a really long time.

I might try mounting these on wood molding for added interest and stability, but they are so easy to just hang on hooks or walls like this.
Bees are fun for spring....but functional? maybe not so much.


 I greatly appreciate the kind encouragers and amazing purchasers of my sassy products on Etsy and at shows!
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13 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Hey stranger...you know I am one of your biggest fans! I love the bees! I would stick them in a potted plant...hope to see you at the Vintage Marketplace in March. Thanx for sharing, Tiffany

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  2. Patricia @ 9th and DenverJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    These look so interesting to me.
    I like the bent wire art you're making. I have made some very simple plate hangers for my wall. I also made a similar one for an old painting I found in my Granny's trunk. They are not as fancy as yours though! I love the leaf and flower motifs you've shown here.
    I may have to dabble in this a little bit!

    Pat

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  3. NanaDianaJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    How very cute! I LOVE those bees! xo Diana

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  4. Rust: Vintage Inspired DesignJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Impressive!! I tried making a wire cloche once and it was soooo hard. Love all your beautiful wire works! :)

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  5. A Treasured PastJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Oh my goodness, the bird cage is incredible..and the little bees are too cute! Tamara x

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  6. Sea WitchFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Your work is always so joyful. Hope all is well with you and your family.

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  7. A Wild ThingFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I love everything you do, you are an inspiration...any clues on how to motivate during the winter while the winds are howling and the snow is flying...have I mentioned that winter sucks!!!

    Still working on that trip to Florida, especially now that I have my 'pull'...can't wait to start pimping it, as soon as the door thaws out...lol...

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  8. KimFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    LOve LovE this wire art...takes a true artist's mind to create this art form!

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  9. The Junk DrunkFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:02 PM

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    http://thejunkdrunk.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/armchair-junking-book-ends-round-up/

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  10. TinaFebruary 16, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Really amazing. Love what you are creating with the wire
    T

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  11. Patti @ Pandoras BoxFebruary 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    These are so creative and unique - what kind of wire do you use for these projects?

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  12. Rustique Gal February 24, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    OOOH, I am loving your wire sculptures! I have been thinking of playing with wire, but you have the knack. Maybe I'll give it a try. Keep on inspiring us!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  13. EccentricitiesApril 23, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    I love your eye for wire sculpture. You have a really great way of making it interesting with asymmetry, but bringing it all together in a beautiful way!

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