Lately in my work I have been altering found objects such as old silver platters and trays. I found these two items on Ebay today and was lucky (or frivolous) enough to make them mine.What I am going to do with them is still a mystery. But, you see the potential...right?
The top one is a little pincushion with sterling silver tray base, and this one below is an antique metal frame, but the glass is a convex curve! I am really excited about this one:)
Now, let the brainstorming begin.
These rock. I love how you are totally into silver lately. Excited to see what your creative mind comes up with!
ReplyDeleteI love altering silverplate trays, too!! You're going to have some competition on Ebay from me! Just kidding - I already have three boxes full of them. I figure if I don't use them in projects, I can always eat off of them.
ReplyDeletewow thats a lot! I love how they make perfect frames. They are just gorgeous. And I love the history behind the objects...each one has a story, someone has owned it, used it for a special occasion, inherited it from their grandma, etc. I dont know what the stories are, but I know that when people look at my work they are reminded of those memories attached to the object. I love that each person brings something different to the work. And, I too have way too many. Sometimes when I buy them on ebay I get them and they are NOT at all what I thought they were. So now I have a pile accumulating as well. I figure I can serve food off of them at the opening of my show.:)
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