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Read about how these hearts were made here: srolfe.com/2013/02/12/valentines-day-the-assemblage-way/
Found object still life at the Shotonfilm store in Lake City, Seattle, WA
Olympus Pen-F
Olympus 9-18mm
Found underneath the first floor stairway (ceiling of the basement stairway.)
This is my favorite of the three Valentine's cards. I enjoy the illustration work on all of them.
Copper flower, clip for ruler part, clock face with rhinestone brad, arrow turn, vintage optical lens, tiny hinge, black photo turn, round screen, hand charm, Maya Road blossom ribbon slide, amusement token, and Tim Holtz jump rings are available from Bonnie's Best. Remaining items are costume jewelry parts and found objects.
Fenton, MO
At a wide spot on a trail through a wooded area, someone had left an odd array of things--a steam iron, a child's packet of school portraits, cups, jewelry, etc.--after partially burning some of them.
art, wooden plaque, saw blades, clock hands, assemblage, lock parts, metals pieces, beeswax, glazier's point, dried grass, cut nail, found object
4.75" X 6.75"
New necklace utilizing hydraulic-press formed tin segments. These little cherubs came from a biscotti tin.
Ruth Tabancay. 21" x 33" x 60". Used Teabags, Hand-sticted muslin, and embroidery.
This quilt, made from found, used, teabags, speaks to the user by evoking the notion of friendship, comfort, and warmth that is associated with drinking tea. Her work is an opposition to "high-tech" and calls on the sculptural forms of everyday life.
My finds from the Alemany Flea Market in South San Francisco. It was a gorgeous day and the vendors were in a mood to haggle! (and flirt)
This glove was found on the gravel next to railroad tracks. I'm sure there could be many stories about the hand that wore it.
Brass, steel wire, sterling silver wire, resin. Vintage items: camera parts, ruler, monopoly piece, typewriter key, pen nib, boot buttons, coin. For more see www.carolynbond.net
Made from porcelain clay, tiny working compasses, bits of an old Michigan map, gears and coppery bits, and filled with Ice Resin
Door escutcheons! My favorite vendor at the local flea market, Deb, the metals lady allowed me to take some shots of her wonderful bounty offered for sale.