Can you see my small gilded shells? Look closely, they are in there I promise. I have more shells that I gilded but I need to apply gloss enamel to them. A week of rain has slowed me down in myriad ways.
I have had the wire cloche and basket urn for a while but decided to add the antler, rope ball, wine corks, and shells.
This is my favorite gilded shell. I left the end alone and am glad I did. I used Martha Stewart Gilding paint. The paint has to be glossed as the silver is real silver and will tarnish.
Please note that this paint is extremely toxic and really you should use it outside. I was outside and still got a fantastic headache while painting with it.
Linking@
joy and peace
Olive
Very pretty! Love your wire cloche and everything in it :o)
ReplyDelete~Des
this is new to me, love the look! I also love antlers in anything!
ReplyDeleteOlive, you put together the most beautiful arrangement!!! Love all the textures you used in the mix.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Pretty pretty. I agree with Mary Alice, you are very talented.
ReplyDeleteI love that wire cloche and your gilded shells are beautiful Olive ........... the headache was worth it !!!! XXXX
ReplyDeleteLove it, of course anything with a cloche is going to grab my attention. Love that basket urn and the gilding looks beautiful. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThe wire cloche and basket are a real find - very attractive - are they vintage?
ReplyDeleteNo, I do not think they are vintage. I did buy them second hand.
DeleteNice! I love all the items you have put in the cloche!
ReplyDeleteOh...I love the combination! Love seeing your kitchen as always.
ReplyDeleteThe gilded shells with your cloche are a great look. Love all that texture.
ReplyDeleteThat cloche is fascinating. But, I haven't seen everything. With warm memories of Clovis, I can visualize my cat, paw through the bars, fishing for a shell. Any thing small enough to be pulled through would be.
ReplyDeleteOlive, I love this whole display put together.
ReplyDeleteOlive, I love that cloche. I was thinking as I read about the shell paint..oh I want to try that...then you said big headache and I thought"hooey" I'll just paint with plain old craft paint.LOL xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeletea headache & all - amazing what we will do for creative crafty moments. ha. ha!! neat!! ( :
ReplyDeletevery pretty..just like you! I always love seeing your island..great spot for pictures..
ReplyDeleteLove, Mona
Your cloche is really neat Olive! Very different-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteThe gilded shells are beautiful and look great in the cloche with the rough texture of the rope ball and the smooth antlers. I might attempt this.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of gilding shells before, but I must do this. They are gorgeous. I promise to wear a gas mask though.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great addition to your container! That last shell is my favorite also!
ReplyDeleteJudy
Another magazine worthy display by Olive! You have such a knack for putting things together and making them beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour images make me swoon, Olive! What a brilliant (literally) idea to guild shells! You have captured the essence of the beach at home so well in your wire cloche!!! A little work of art!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cloche, Olive! I love the base, too! What a great piece to add to a vignette.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Olive. I am lusting after that wire cloche... I think I've gone into thrift/garage sale/estate sale withdrawal and its not pretty! Can't wait to get back at it. Meanwhile I will enjoy your finds and talents... Ann
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cloche and so different, a conversation starter!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a cloche. I do not have a wire one yet!
ReplyDeleteLove the basket urn the cloche sets in
ReplyDeleteand I got the shell bug last spring and have collected a large assortment of the big shells
What fun! I love non-traditional cloches and their contents! And yours is right up there!!! Also a BIG thanks for the warning of MS gilding paint. I bought some to use because I could think of a million things to use it on. No worries Romeo's claws was NOT one of those things. But know I know to use it outside and prepare for a headache. Your shell looks wonderful - hopefully you found it worth the headache.
ReplyDeleteHugs and purrs,
"her" and Romeo