For this month's challenge our artists had fun interpreting the theme "medieval." Entries had to follow the theme and contain 50% polymer clay. Take a look at the unique creations!
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1. Medieval Celtic Knot Cuff Bracelet by Angela of PolymerClayCreations
When I was browsing to find what I could possibly make to fit the PCAGOE Monthly Challenge theme of Medieval I found a lot of decorations, jewelry, etc. that had a Celtic Knot theme. So I made my version of a Celtic knot cane using gold and black clay. I used slices from two different canes then finished it off with plain and braided ropes of copper clay.
2. Illuminated Letter Ornament by Lisa of HiGirls
For PCAOGE's medieval challenge, I thought of the colorful gold leafed
illuminated letters in books and artwork of the time.
3. Claymation Keep by Linda of Claymation3d
A medieval theme castle bottle by Claymation3d.
Claymation Castle has something interesting to look at from every
angle. The foundation of this piece is an olive oil bottle which
makes this piece a functioning vessel too. The crowning top stone
with its streaming flag is a removable piece created from a wine
bottle cork covered with polymer clay. Dimensions are: Height: 13”; Diameter: 11.5”; Depth: 6” (when the
drawbridge is lowered down.) This castle required five separate oven bakings to add all of the
layers of details. When the drawbridge is raised, you can see cross
planks and wooden “nails” used to assemble it. The planks have horse
shoe indentations from years of traffic crossing over them. A castle
banner hangs just above the main gate on a pike. One of the keep
chickens decided to roost on a window ledge above the main gate and
she has laid a few eggs today. A maiden is looking out of a balcony
on one side of the keep. To let light in, I added a stained glass
window and also a rippled glass window. For defense, one side of the
castle has a long narrow archer’s window.
For the PCAGOE Challenge "Medieval", I was inspired by one
of my favorite areas of interest - King Arthur Legend. An
"Excalibur"-like sword is thrust into a (polylmer) stone,
waiting for the chosen one to withdraw it.
5. Castle Corwyn by Cindy of ArrowdaleArtStudio
I tried to make a piece of jewelry, or a head piece, but I kept
drifting back to a building, which of course, would be a castle. :) This is 100% clay except for a card stock armature. I used an
extruder to make long rows of "stone" which I then cut as I
built each row. The rest is all molded by hand. The piece stands
about 3.5" tall and is approximately 4" square.
I used translucent polymer and alcohol inks to create this faux
amethyst amulet. Amethyst was a popular stone in the middle ages
representing piety and celibacy, and was thought to ward off
drunkenness. I haven't tested any of these properties with this amulet
:)
In researching the theme for this month, I discovered that crosses
were a predominate element. Elaborate carving was a strong design
feature during this era and I've attempted to replicate that type
carving in the design of the cross depicted in the central tile of
this mosaic piece. The cross is made up of three layers and sits on a
strongly detailed tile. Each of the surrounding tiles are made
separately and cured. Then acrylic glazes are used to highlight the
design element. Gold rubbing wax adds the finishing touch then each
piece is painstakingly assembled. This mosaic is designed to either
hang on the wall or sit on an easel.
This is a prototype trinket box made for the PCAGOE Medieval themed
challenge. This box is 2.5 inches across (square) and 1 3/4 inch
tall. Since it's a prototype, it's not in my etsy shop with my other
trinket boxes, but the next one will have some of the bugs worked out.
This little castle is inspired by my ancestor's real fortress-style
castle (Hume or Home) in Scotland.
9. Beth Dragon by Line of PlaySculptLive
This dragon's name is Beth, after the artist who inspired her. In
medieval times, dragons were feared or used for protection. Beth is a
protector.
10. Medieval Crown Jewelry Box by Jackie of ThePleasantPheasant
This is a small jewelry box, the top opens and wonderful treasures
can be kept inside. :)
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