5.7.09 A second variation on ILDES Yasmine Ring

This time the diameter of the Rivoli was 14mm and I used 36 11/0 delicas to start the cabochon. I wanted to reproduce Ildes' Yasmine Ring with 6 bumps, following the 5 bumps ring I have already made. However, I found the cabochon too "gold" and had to add some decoration in the center to smooth the gradient of brown and gold. I also replaced the back swarovski crystals with ~8/0 Czech seed beads since they are not seen anyway.
From some distance I can imagine a brown turtle, but this is only my imagination hmm...

21.4.09 Polymer Clay Mezuzah

I found the instructions for the canes in the book:

"Créer ses bijoux en pâte polymère" de Edith Maccotta Soffiati, Lecon 15 - Les Canes Cervelle, p.33.
I made the Mezuzah in August 2008, but only now had the opportunity to bake it. It was supposed to be a present for the Binder Family, but I gave up since the result was not ai ai ai and I take it more as an exercise/practice than a creation I feel comfort to give.
I like the central "ש" on the front side, that accidently appears while working on the cane.