It's that time once again! Time for another PieceMaker mosaic challenge! This time, the theme was "Eyes". Of course, we're asking you to do the near impossible, and choose your favorite. Cast your vote at the bottom of this post. Thank you to Tiny Tiles Mosaics for donating a gift certificate to the winner of our challenges. If you haven't taken a look yet, head over to their website & be inspired!
Entry 1
"She Bird" is crafted on a small, wooden bird shaped form with metal
feet and hook for hanging. She is 4" tall and 5" from tail to beak.
Eyes are made with Murano millefiori. Other materials include: a
yellow, stained glass beak; square green shell pieces for the head; a
pink freshwater pearl necklace; Van Gogh tiles for feathers; pink Czech
glass beads, pink swirly mirror pieces, purple seed beads, iridescent
white leaf findings, purple glass beads, and pink square shell pieces
for wings. Grouted in black.
Entry 2
Entry 3
The story behind this piece is a personal one...this is a piece about
dealing with illness. The eye represents the serenity and calmness
pre-illness....the storm is represented by the dark glass and is
representing the bad days. The sunshine around the piece represents
friends and family whose support give light to the bright days as well
as provide warmth. The clouds and dark grey are reminders that at any
time the storm can strike, but there will always be something good in
each day to look forward to. This piece is done on a clear glass plate, and I have used stained glass
and glass tiles as well as sanded grout that has been stained and
painted.
Entry 4
Entry 5
Eye Mosaic made with dish shards, millifiori, and ball chain in an up-cycled wood candle holder. 12" dia x 3.5" deep with mirror shards on the inside edge.
Entry 6
8 inches Tall X 10 inches Long. Stained glass, small triangle mirrors, a red glass heart, and one of Lori Frank's eyes.