It’s magic

After a trying week I decided to take a class.
Taking a class means more than learning the subject/skill being taught. It is an opportunity to get away from stressors and to meet new people with interests in kind.
Last Sunday I called and that same evening I went to a class at Brooklyn General. They offer many classes in fiber arts. I am learning to knit two socks at once.

 

This technique is called the ‘magic loop’ and this is the first pair of socks I have attempted. I was shopping for wool socks the other day, ahem, have you seen the prices?? These will have cost about $3 for the wool and the enjoyment of the process, priceless.

Least thoughts of clay neglect are being entertained:
I am working on a scepter for a special presentation. Here is a sneak peek at some of the components.

The staff part is over a paper armature wrapped with tape. The ball shape at the end is hollow and slipped over the end. That gold orb is also hollow and will be attached. I plan some leaf like-shaped appendages around the globe to make more scepter-like. Along the spirals of clay, nestled in the grooves will be 24k seed beads. The small ball is embellished with Swarovski’s. Embellishment of the gold orb and appendages will be substantial, just have not decided what yet.

Valerie