I have been calling them Spirit Weavings.
These three have twig hangers that I sanded and polished with beeswax wood polish. I didn't strip off the bark, just sanded it to smoothness.
These twigs become part of the weavings. Each is unique and beautiful.
Working on them gives me a great deal of pleasure. It's a sensory delight with the smoothing of the wood, the scent of the beeswax.. A soul delight, as I feel connection with trees, making things with these bits of them I find on the ground, working them into my art.
The Twig Factory:
I've been using Beeautiful Beeswax Polish that I ordered from Nova Natural. It smells divine!
The bottom twig is au naturale, the top ones after my ministrations. I think these are tulip poplar twigs. They have a grey bark and interesting little knobby protrusions and what my granddaughter described as "folds." When they are finished, they have the loveliest warm brown color.
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These are really beautiful. I love the twigs.
ReplyDeleteI adore this! So magical. Such a special little cloth. Where would I purchase a pocket loom??
ReplyDeleteHi Cathie, I got that loom at Earth Guild in Asheville, but they no longer carry it. The company that made it is still selling them I think. You can find them at:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.goodwoodlooms.com/pocket%20looms.htm
Your work is beautiful and the name spirit weavings really fits. Do you sell your work? Pat
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful and the name spirit weavings really fits. Do you sell your work? Pat
ReplyDeleteHi Pat - Thank you for your kind words and taking time to comment. I do sell my work here and there, mostly at local art & craft venues. Email me at zanncarter@gmail.com if you'd like to know when I have some pieces available.
ReplyDeleteRealmente tus trabajos son pura delicadeza que surge del Alma.¡Simplemente bellísimos!!!
ReplyDelete¡Muchas gracias por las palabras amables!
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