birds of a feather, part 2

As I started in my last post, I was at a loss for a creative spark...

naked plaster of paris eggs...sat in a carton in my studio the last two years...

but then I was brilliantly inspired...and went to work...



Using my trusty bristle brush, I glued delicate feathers onto the eggs...

being careful to gently keep each strand smooth and not become a gloppy mess...

I also experimented with a little tissue paper; knowing that the tissue would be light and translucent as it dried...and a bit of french ephemera...because really, isn't everything a little better with a bit of french flair?

After the glue was dry, a little light sanding and a tiny bit of wax...
and finally a springtime vignette...

the contrast of the dark feather against the white plaster brings out all the details...

and highlights how delicate each feather is.

I like how this egg with the tissue paper layer resembles brown transferware ironstone.

And the partial shell that I created holds a tiny treasure...

Joining the group over at kim klassen's Friday Finds...
where my find is the inspiration and spark that I discover among the bestill52 artists...
Thank you Dutch Barb for the spark!
also joining up with Funky Junk Interiors weekend Party Junk...still more inspiration over there...