I’ve rebuilt one of the Dia de las Muertos bone rings at last! This one now has a ‘feather’ theme. First, a digression about finding cheap craft supplies: Objects faced with bone, horn, and shell tiles have been part of the ‘neutral’ decorating trend for the past 15 years or so here in the USA.…
Read More Bone Feather Votive RingRemember those carved bone rings I showed off a few days ago? The first ring-book is now complete. I’ve decided the edition of 6 will have a Dia de los Muertos theme because 1) I live in the Southwest, 2) I’ve adored ‘Dia’ celebrations since I was a kid in New Mexico, and 3) It’s getting to…
Read More First look: votive bone ring…On their way to being art. Fire Mountain Gems had a closeout sale recently, during which I got some great items that will all make incredible book or jewelry art. Eventually. The first such transformation will be these six carved bone rings, originally from China & dyed with dark brown bands and peace symbols. For…
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