This week I’ve been working on wholesale orders; one is a re-order and one is for a new customer. Both orders have products incorporating my Bubbles pattern. I created this pattern several months ago and it has been a good seller for me. People have asked how I create it. Below are a few pictures of the process.
The pattern starts with three colors. In this particular color option, one of the colors is a custom made green which reminds me of a D’Anjou pear or a Granny Smith apple.
Each color is conditioned and rolled into a sheet. The three colors are then cut and combined to create a Skinner Blend.
To extend the Skinner color blend sheet, I back it with a sheet of scrap clay and run it through the pasta machine again to the desired thickness.
Then the fun begins with creating the bubble pattern using circle cutters. This was a rather tedious process when I first started creating the pattern. Now that I’m used to the process, I can work through it a little quicker.
Here is a finished Bubble pattern sheet:
The pattern is available in 5 different colors. You’ll find it on my business card cases and perfume pens. In MA, these items are available at Five Crows in Natick, noa in Groton, West Concord, and Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, and Jewelry Inspirations in West Dennis. You’ll also find them on my functional art website, Moonroom Crafts.
August 7, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Love the bubbles pattern. So fun!
August 8, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Thanks Susan. Always good to hear from you. Hope you’re enjoying your purple collage business card case.
-Amy
August 9, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Amy.. love this pattern. Thanks for the sneak peek. It’s very attractive and the way you execute into your pieces is flawless.
August 15, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Thanks Judy. This is one of my favorite patterns, especially because it can look slightly different each time.
August 14, 2010 at 9:49 am
Wonderful step-by-step photos, Amy. Love this bubble pattern !
August 15, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Thanks Dora. Bubbles are so much fun!