I'm in a Christmas sort of mind today. Last winter I created a Victorian era candy box for a Valentine's Day gift. It was a figure of St. Valentine holding a heart in his hand and a pair of lovebirds at his feet. The torso lifted off the base to reveal a round container that could hold candy, or a trinket. This week I am recreating that type of container, but featuring St. Nicholas and the symbols that surround his lore. He may end up looking more like Father Christmas than a saint, but you'll have to check back to see just how he turns out. Here are a few pictures of him as I build his arms, torso and the candy box base.
The tubular fabric which will become an arm is handstitched upside down and inside out to a groove on the wrist of the sculpted hand, then reversed, stuffed and stitched closed. Ta da! You have an arm.
The tubular fabric which will become an arm is handstitched upside down and inside out to a groove on the wrist of the sculpted hand, then reversed, stuffed and stitched closed. Ta da! You have an arm.
And, this is the figure of St. Valentine...
Like him, the figure of St. Nicholas I am building will have head, hands, boots, and sculpted symbols made of Creative Paperclay. The tubular candy box, legs and torso are made of a combination of wood, acid free paper, bamboo fiberfill and cotton textiles. The clothing for St. Valentine is made entirely of vintage linens with wool embroidery, metallic embroidered ribbon and leather. St. Nicholas will be dressed in vintage textiles and trims, too. This makes for an art doll who is made entirely of archival materials. Maybe best of all is scouting for the textiles and jewels and materials that combined, become these figures. A wonderful joy and a gift of living the creative life.
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