January 02, 2015

Terracotta Jhumkas and Rangoli

Hi Friends.. Firstly I Wish You All a Very Happy New Year ..am here today to share terracotta earrings my first trial with terracotta..
i want to share my New Year Rangoli befor moving on to the terracotta earrings..
Here is my rangoli..
 i have made this scenery for new year



 
Hope you liked my unusual Rangoli :D
Coming to  my terracotta earrings these are the first trial..
after drying colored them but accidentally one earring dropped from my hand and broke into pieces ..actually i made the earrings so thin that was my mistake..



 
So next i have tried few pairs of Jhumkas with terracotta 

Colored them after drying over night..
 
they applied a coat of varnish for the shine..



 am happy with the out come they are not so perfect but not bad too..so really very happy and will work on it to make perfect pieces... hope you all like my trial with terracotta ..  please do suggest the techniques and tips for working on terracotta..Thanks in Advance..:)

Thank you for stopping by today ..have a nice day .. :)
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40 comments:

  1. Eliza Art2 January 2015 at 21:29

    Beautiful work. Happy New Year 2015

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  2. cotnob2 January 2015 at 22:42

    These are gorgeous Radhika, beautiful bright colours.
    Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
    Pauline
    x

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  3. EsVee2 January 2015 at 23:49

    Woww RDHIKA.. is that a rangoli? Looks like a painting done on canvas!! And the earrings are cute too.. I think you could bake terracota earrings to harden them.. if not with an oven, then with an iron pan and sawdust.. i remember coming across this method on the net..

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    1. Radhika3 January 2015 at 17:53

      Thank you Esvee.. Thanks for the info on baking terracotta .. will try it ..:)

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    2. Radhika3 January 2015 at 17:54

      but this one i used is air dry terracotta clay..

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  4. Lisa3 January 2015 at 00:06

    Wow, all of your projects are amazing!! I love the beautiful scene!! It's so peaceful!! And the earrings are gorgeous!! Love them all!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  5. Dr Sonia S V3 January 2015 at 00:38

    Radhika what a stunner of a Rangoli and I Especially loved the red and black earring
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  6. UTs Hobby Time3 January 2015 at 04:34

    Your rangoli is a masterpiece, looks terrific. All the earrings are beautiful.

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  7. Ramya Anand3 January 2015 at 09:23

    Superb earrings Radhika... I like the red and black earring most... What type of paints you have used? And what brand? Colours are bright and nice.. You have lots of patience to create such beautiful rangolis...

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    1. Radhika3 January 2015 at 17:57

      Thank you Ramya.. I used Fevicryl Acrylic colors.. and a coat of varnish too for shine.. :)

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  8. Jasleen Kaur3 January 2015 at 11:48

    Wow!! All beautiful things in a single post..:) I'm amazed at your talent Radhika, how beautiful your Rangoli scenery is!! And loved your terracota jhumkas. Don't have much knowledge about working with terracota, but yours look so pretty.

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  9. Divya N3 January 2015 at 12:13

    the scenery rangoli looks very neat like a carpet. Reg Terracotta has to dry normally, then you must bake and cool it. Once it comes back to its usual state you can color it. Its a long process that most people dont follow, but that's the correct method that potters and clay artists use. If you dont want to bake, use air dry clay, its much faster dries in 24 hours

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    1. Radhika3 January 2015 at 18:01

      Thank you Divya for mentioning the correct process of making terracotta jewelry.. when i bought the clay seller told me that its air dry terracotta clay and no need to bake it.. but will try the process you said.. Thank you .. :)

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  10. Suman Pandit3 January 2015 at 16:07

    as pretty as a painting..awesome to welcome the new year with the rising of a new Sun....Have a fab 2015 Radhika !!

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  11. Sujana3 January 2015 at 18:31

    wow Radhika.... i thought u had done a card using DI.... u are soo talented.

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  12. Vijaylaxmi Siyal3 January 2015 at 18:45

    Happy new year radhika ....loved the rangoli n the details you added it to are awesome..!! Terracotta jhumkas came out so perfect...all pairs are beautiful dear...!!

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  13. Dr Sonia S V3 January 2015 at 20:08

    Radhika could you please email me your postal address. Here is my email:
    soniasv@rediffmail.com

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  14. lavina agarwal4 January 2015 at 03:48

    Beautiful rangoli radhika..nice attempt at terracotta. .lovely jhumkas. .

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  15. painted princess collection4 January 2015 at 11:46

    Marvelous rangoli. Did u bake the terracotta jhumkas which clay u used
    Was sorry for your broken jhumkas all the creations r lovely
    All the best for the new year
    Anandhi

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    1. Radhika3 March 2015 at 22:51

      Thank you Anandhi. .no I air dried them .. clay I used is air dry terracotta clay :)

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  16. Deepti6 January 2015 at 02:53

    These are awesome, I love the fact that you keep exploring different art forms :)

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  17. yyam6 January 2015 at 08:20

    Happy 2015 to you! LOVE how you've been experimenting! These look fabulous!

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  18. Namitha Salim23 January 2015 at 12:49

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  19. Namitha Salim23 January 2015 at 12:53

    hi Radhika,
    I am also interested in craft work...i made jewellery using pista shells and after that i was searcing if anybodu else had attermpted for the same..and i stopped by your blog..:-) that was awesome..can you please share what kind of clay you have used for terracotta.it is air dry clay or baking type?where do you purchase this?

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    1. Radhika3 March 2015 at 22:49

      Hi Namitha thank you .. :) I used air dry terracotta clay.. you can get this clay in eBay.in

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  20. Unknown25 October 2015 at 15:50

    Hi Radhika, lovely work.. go ahead and keep rocking.. May I know how did you fix the broken earnings.?! I sculpted a terracotta set.. After baking process and painting, the hook of the pendant broke.. I couldn't use it for anything.. Can you please share yur idea with me on fixing the broken pieces of it.?! Reply on the earliest..

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  21. Unknown25 October 2015 at 15:51

    Hi Radhika, lovely work.. go ahead and keep rocking.. May I know how did you fix the broken earnings.?! I sculpted a terracotta set.. After baking process and painting, the hook of the pendant broke.. I couldn't use it for anything.. Can you please share yur idea with me on fixing the broken pieces of it.?! Reply on the earliest..

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Thank you for the lovely comments ..