tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18393889826634778592024-03-14T05:29:27.522+02:00tokenhand-crafted ceramic jewellery and accessoriesCarla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-31354113441421433642012-12-03T18:00:00.002+02:002012-12-03T18:00:20.489+02:00Polygonal Musings<br />
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A while back I made these angled dishes but had no idea what to do with the surface. After many hours of browsing Pinterest and design blogs (yes, it's so much hard work), I was inspired by the current geometric trend - it's every where and I'm really liking it :)<br />
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So, armed with a roll of masking tape, a pair of scissors, my latest underglaze brights and the bowls; these are the result of my little experiment. And I must say, I think the bright colours and the bowl form work really well together, just in time for a festive summer?<br />
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Hope you like them too. These will be exclusively available at the I Heart Market on the 8th and 15th December. See you there.<br />
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Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-63172728327930041812012-08-31T19:13:00.002+02:002012-08-31T19:13:37.843+02:00Once in a blue moonSo I haven't blogged in a long while, and since it's a blue moon tonight I thought maybe this is the time to finally get round to it. Lol. It's been a very busy year, I've been developing some new products such as the ones you see below. The Token range has come a long way since 2008 at the very first I Heart Market.<br />
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Over the last year or so, I've introduced small little dishes - the heart-shaped, tulip-shaped, lace imprinted bowls and small pie-dishes. Each one is hand-made and hand-glazed by myself. Recently, I've sought to expand that range to include these two new designs.<br />
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These little dishes are slip-cast in white stoneware and impressed with stamp details, and some have been hand-drawn into the clay. So each piece is unique.<br />
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I'm totally loving the new colour glazes I've introduced: the rich coral, acid chartreuse, light turquoise, lemon yellow and a new denim blue.The flower stamped bowls have a lovely muted matte glaze on the outside which really contrasts wonderfully with vibrant shine of the inside colours<br />
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Those of you that are regulars at my stall at the I Heart Market have probably noticed these little plates below. These are the perfect size to use as a soup dish, teabag holder, spoon rest or just for popping your jewellery into at bedtime. Each has a contrasting glaze on the back too.<br />
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Well, that's it from me, hopefully it won't be another blue moon until I update my blog.<br />
Here's a quick snap I took of a orange blue moon over Durban tonight. See you at the market!<br />
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Here's a couple of photos of my stand and goodies at the last few markets. I'll be introducing some new designs over the next few I Heart Markets, but this month I've been concentrating on other projects so there will only be a few newbies to show.<br />
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<span lang="EN-ZA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;">I’ve had such a busy year
so far, this is my first blog post this year. With lecturing an extra day a week, I’m finding less and less time to do the little
things, except maybe my Pinterest addiction (follow me <a href="http://pinterest.com/carla_d_cruz/">here</a>). I’ve also
participated in the <a href="http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/news/local/feats-of-clay-hope-to-draw-crowd-1.1246313">“All Fired Up”</a> ceramics <a href="http://rivers.durban.gov.za/media_publications/Press_Releases/Pages/All-Fired-Up-Conversations-Between-Kiln-And-Collection.aspx">exhibition</a>, still on at the Durban Art
Gallery until April 24<sup>th</sup>. So January and most of February was taken
up by frantically making work for the show. I guess I need to work on my time
management skills!</span><br />
<br />
<span lang="EN-ZA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;">Here are some photos of
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Token-Ceramics/144615072232929?ref=mf">Token</a>’s new earring stock I have just completed. They are available at <a href="http://mooi-mooiboutique.blogspot.com/">Mooi</a>, in
Glenwood, and at the <a href="http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com/">I Heart Market</a>. All earrings are hand-made in porcelain,
high-fired and painstakingly glazed (they are so fussy to glaze). So each pair
has its own, unique character.</span><br />
<span lang="EN-ZA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;">I've included some new
glaze colours that are fresh and versatile.</span><br />
<span lang="EN-ZA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;">And, of course, all
earrings have sterling silver pins and push-ons (um, ‘butterflies’ to the rest
of us in SA).</span><br />
<span lang="EN-ZA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;">Hope to see you at the <a href="http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com/">I Heart Market</a> this Saturday, 7<sup>th</sup> April from 9 till 2pm at the Moses
Mabhida Stadium in Durban.</span><br />
<span lang="EN-ZA"> </span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBUSk2v-ijo/T3263y_H3yI/AAAAAAAAArY/oKTCEM1XYJk/s640/small+daisy+rounds+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="569" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - small daisy round earrings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V2mmohYPBIk/T327ymvvA0I/AAAAAAAAAr8/34Rhb8cYHSo/s1600/various+sml+daisy+round+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="488" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V2mmohYPBIk/T327ymvvA0I/AAAAAAAAAr8/34Rhb8cYHSo/s640/various+sml+daisy+round+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - various small daisy round earrings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRF0I-811T8/T326u0DE0-I/AAAAAAAAAqw/ScE1PloQFE8/s1600/3prs+rounds+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRF0I-811T8/T326u0DE0-I/AAAAAAAAAqw/ScE1PloQFE8/s640/3prs+rounds+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="468" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - red, turquoise and charcoal round earrings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3oIuWLBfJRE/T326wfihf0I/AAAAAAAAAq0/CW7dmRTwSco/s1600/bird+rounds+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3oIuWLBfJRE/T326wfihf0I/AAAAAAAAAq0/CW7dmRTwSco/s640/bird+rounds+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="492" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - red, turquoise and pale grey bird earrings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-148DHRFmj28/T327t0dVO8I/AAAAAAAAArs/7zE-KCF5pKk/s1600/target+rounds+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="534" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-148DHRFmj28/T327t0dVO8I/AAAAAAAAArs/7zE-KCF5pKk/s640/target+rounds+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - black, bluebell and pink target round earrings</td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YWnQ6GrxR8Y/T327wO_JTiI/AAAAAAAAAr0/Q7l8ODHtia4/s1600/various+rounds+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YWnQ6GrxR8Y/T327wO_JTiI/AAAAAAAAAr0/Q7l8ODHtia4/s640/various+rounds+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - various round earrings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l-ANqAZjxag/T326s4u45XI/AAAAAAAAAqo/hpfBML4lqCk/s1600/3prs+lrg+heart+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l-ANqAZjxag/T326s4u45XI/AAAAAAAAAqo/hpfBML4lqCk/s640/3prs+lrg+heart+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="483" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - large pink, white and bluebell heart earrings</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jl0KPDnV-c8/T326yqZKWPI/AAAAAAAAArA/fB6MA9B0XE4/s1600/lrg+heart+ER+various+%28Medium%29.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="611" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jl0KPDnV-c8/T326yqZKWPI/AAAAAAAAArA/fB6MA9B0XE4/s640/lrg+heart+ER+various+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - large heart earrings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l-ANqAZjxag/T326s4u45XI/AAAAAAAAAqo/hpfBML4lqCk/s1600/3prs+lrg+heart+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> <br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NF8OfFG98G0/T327rTIzlcI/AAAAAAAAArk/-ur3JQA_aCU/s1600/sml+heart+er+peacock+%28Medium%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="520" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NF8OfFG98G0/T327rTIzlcI/AAAAAAAAArk/-ur3JQA_aCU/s640/sml+heart+er+peacock+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - small peacock heart earrings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MgbliPNQMvQ/T3271LHhc1I/AAAAAAAAAsE/I_6oL3Wd4ZU/s1600/various+sml+hearts+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MgbliPNQMvQ/T3271LHhc1I/AAAAAAAAAsE/I_6oL3Wd4ZU/s640/various+sml+hearts+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - small heart earrings</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9fuKOxvarJQ/T32617bP5rI/AAAAAAAAArQ/BvTv7cNCPTM/s1600/smal+star+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="502" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9fuKOxvarJQ/T32617bP5rI/AAAAAAAAArQ/BvTv7cNCPTM/s640/smal+star+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - small mint star earrings </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PoXkYpsgB2g/T3260fB7CVI/AAAAAAAAArI/syK2eRmGXFI/s1600/lrg+stars+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PoXkYpsgB2g/T3260fB7CVI/AAAAAAAAArI/syK2eRmGXFI/s640/lrg+stars+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="409" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - large star earrings</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IUCaQwmEico/T3273W3keSI/AAAAAAAAAsM/lU7MAQiyA_g/s1600/various+star+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="488" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IUCaQwmEico/T3273W3keSI/AAAAAAAAAsM/lU7MAQiyA_g/s640/various+star+ER+%28Medium%29.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">porcelain - various star earrings</td></tr>
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<br />Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-78565123876911202312011-12-09T19:27:00.001+02:002011-12-09T19:48:51.714+02:00wear a pendant close to your heartWhilst going through my stock, preparing for tomorrow's I heart Market, I realised I have a lot of pendants. They come in many different shapes, sizes and glaze colours!<br />
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Here's some pics of some of the variety of pendants I make. All pendants are made from white stoneware clay fired to 1200 degrees and then hand-glazed. Each pendant comes on an adjustable cotton waxed cord, although this can be easily replaced with any other type of cord or chain you prefer. <br />
A few people I know bought them for their cars to hang from the rear view mirror, great idea :)<br />
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Well, I'll be at the I heart Market tomorrow with these and all my other ranges of ceramic ware, so come and take a look. <br />
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<br />Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-64045005323691445042011-12-02T17:47:00.001+02:002011-12-02T18:21:40.201+02:00crazy for colour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been making these little bowls for a while now and I really enjoy their simplicity and smallness. To me they are just the right size for storing bits and bobs in. I use mine for just about anything, i.e. for storing rechargeable batteries (so you always know where they are), for chucking in loose change or those single buttons that one finds at the bottom of your washing machine and, of course, for jewellery on your nightstand. <br />
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Well, I've glazed a whole new batch in fun festive colours, don't they look charming?<br />
These little gems are tougher than they look, they are made in white stoneware, fired to 1200 degrees celcius and then glazed, so they are durable. The bonus is they are priced under R80 so they also make wonderfully affordable gifts. <br />
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So hopefully the I heart Market tomorrow is as buzzing as last time and that the weather cooperates (please rain, stay away until later in the day).<br />
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<br />Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-59842477997020018492011-11-02T14:49:00.000+02:002011-11-02T14:49:49.854+02:00new goodies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've had an extremely busy month preparing work for an upcoming group show and making up orders. Token is very proud to be stocked in two new stores: one in Pietermaritzburg and one in Knysna, but more on that in a later post...<br />
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Saturday is our second market at the magnificent Moses Mabhida Stadium. We're moving to the lower level opposite Ninos, under the trees and sheltered from the worst of the wind. So look for us there. Underground parking is still free before 12.<br />
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Here's a hint of some new goodies:<br />
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Please note: we have moved to a new, exciting and BIGGER venue - the Moses Mabhida Stadium! This will be the I heart Market's new home. So, on Saturday, 1 October find us at the North Podium on Isaiah Ntshangase Road (NMR Ave). <br />
I will be there with my Token Ceramcs range as usual, so come visit us :)<br />
This wonderful poster is designed by the super-talented <a href="mailto:dom@d3online.co.za">Dominic Strauss </a>Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-21523379758134105942011-09-13T16:58:00.001+02:002011-09-13T16:58:35.587+02:00tokens in cyberspace<a href="http://iwantthatwedding.co.za/">I Want That Wedding</a> did a lovely post on Token Ceramics, it's one of my favourite local blogs. Visit it <a href="http://iwantthatwedding.co.za/2011/09/love-tokens/">here</a> to check out the post, it's made my week!<br />
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Don't forget the <a href="http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com/">I Heart Market</a> round #2 at Chelsea Prep School this weekend, Token will be there, of course, with some new 'vintage' inspired stuff. <br />
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I've been having so much fun with these new designs, I ordered the most gorgeous stamps online. They work perfectly with clay, I love the way they give a new dimension to my favourite textures. And the glazes came out well too, I'm super pleased! <br />
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<br />Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-18408970094667077492011-09-01T18:08:00.001+02:002011-09-03T16:19:41.079+02:00Spring Fever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3BU1cGhNIa8/Tl-remnr3vI/AAAAAAAAAlo/jvIrTATGkaQ/s1600/MARKET+31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3BU1cGhNIa8/Tl-remnr3vI/AAAAAAAAAlo/jvIrTATGkaQ/s640/MARKET+31.jpg" width="352" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cqrd_62sAA0/Tl-pqirJO8I/AAAAAAAAAlU/3vAyE7N42-8/s1600/small+flowers+%2528Medium%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cqrd_62sAA0/Tl-pqirJO8I/AAAAAAAAAlU/3vAyE7N42-8/s400/small+flowers+%2528Medium%2529.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>What does springtime mean to you? To me it's a time for rejuvenation, growth, lovely weather and, hopefully, more energy. This winter has definitely taken it's toll on my health and thus on my mood, so I'm going to make some positive changes and bring some colour into my life and wardrobe. I love wearing these cheerful flower brooches on a cardi.<br />
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With Spring in mind, Token's flower brooches will be on sale at a discounted price at both the I heart Markets this September (3rd September and 17th September).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">large flower imprint brooches - glazed ceramic</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">small swirl flower brooches - glazed ceramic</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And don't forget, there are two <a href="http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com/">I heart Markets</a> this month, Saturday (3rd Sept) at the usual spot (DLI hall, Greyville) and an extra special I heart Market at the Chelsea Preparatory Arts Festival in Durban North (check the flyer above for details on the address) on the 17th September and, of course, Token will be there. It's going to be awesome!Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-1372681798246449492011-08-05T14:58:00.001+02:002011-08-05T14:59:57.015+02:00porcelain hair pins<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flower porcelain hair barrettes with cross-stitch detail in embroidery cotton</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I've been working on these for a while... I wasn't sure how to attach the delicate porcelain onto the metal hair barrette without scratching or damaging the porcelain. I decided to sew them onto a felt backing with an extra loop for the barrette. This allows one to change the barrette to any other clip you like. It can even slide onto a narrow alice-band.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> heart-shaped porcelain hait barrettes with embroidery cotton detail</td></tr>
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I think they turned out quite well. I used embroidery cotton for the cross-stitch and stitch detail. These little porcelain hair-pins and some other new goodies will be found on the Token table tomorrow at the <a href="http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com/">I Heart Market</a>. Hope to see you there!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1q_dBd6eiQQ/TjvlYCKsS3I/AAAAAAAAAi4/JCh3BHsLKkY/s1600/MARKET+30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1q_dBd6eiQQ/TjvlYCKsS3I/AAAAAAAAAi4/JCh3BHsLKkY/s640/MARKET+30.jpg" width="354" /></a></div>Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-24040686385356716372011-07-01T15:32:00.000+02:002011-07-01T15:32:24.428+02:00New Fridge Magnets<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HEARTS - various sizes, ceramic fridge magnets</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfgHn-ACdx8/Tg3IzQesMZI/AAAAAAAAAig/bMGKwtc1O-4/s1600/Dogs+%2528Medium%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-But8avma-z4/Tg3I0_bWikI/AAAAAAAAAio/E16A3nDDjJA/s1600/Owls+%2528Medium%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>I haven't blogged about these yet - Token's fridge magnets of all shapes, sizes and colours. These little babies will brighten up any area with a metal surface that you can pop these onto, I've got a whole collection on the side of my computer tower :) So don't think your fridge is your only option...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SMALL DOGS - ceramic fridge magnets</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SMALL OWLS - ceramic fridge magnets</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SMALL BUNNIES - ceramic fridge magnets</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">VARIOUS - ceramic fridge magnets</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LARGE RABBITS - ceramic fridge magents</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>I've taken a bit of a break from making new stock for Token as I'm making ceramic work for two upcoming exhibitions. Yay, for school holidays with no lectures or students!<br />
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Well, if you haven't heard already, the <a href="http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com/">I Heart Market</a> has moved to the beach for July for the 2011 Durban Beach Festival. Token will be there for the next two Saturdays, the 2nd July and 9th of July. It's going to be awesome! There's loads of stuff happening, so make sure you check it out. Please go to the I Heart Market <a href="http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com/">blog</a> for more info. Hope to see you there :)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FxKi0nx7MTg/Tg3K3ErqwSI/AAAAAAAAAi0/h7ucaNUVqWQ/s1600/MARKET+29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FxKi0nx7MTg/Tg3K3ErqwSI/AAAAAAAAAi0/h7ucaNUVqWQ/s640/MARKET+29.jpg" width="352" /></a></div>Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-36721769570016462952011-06-02T10:07:00.000+02:002011-06-02T10:07:48.316+02:00preview: trinket bowls and holders<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5gCv5Va5jVw/TedBpv0dfWI/AAAAAAAAAiM/Vx8ugl5RB4A/s1600/tulip+bowls+edit+%2528Medium%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="346" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5gCv5Va5jVw/TedBpv0dfWI/AAAAAAAAAiM/Vx8ugl5RB4A/s400/tulip+bowls+edit+%2528Medium%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>I have some new little bowls and tealight holders ready for Saturday's I heart Market. These are high fired white stoneware or porcelain so it makes them quite durable but I would not recommend using them with food as the glazes are not dinnerware safe. They are glazed in various colours: muted greens, turquoises, pale greys and soft pinks. They will be on sale on at the market on Saturday.<br />
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Now, I have to figure out how to display them effectively. Anyone who has been round to my table at the market knows it's always choc-full. And I've been trying to change the layout of the table but I have so much stock and so many different designs that it takes me ages to set up. Anyone who'd like to make some suggestions please feel free to do so.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">small lace print bowls - white stoneware</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tealight holders with cut-out details - porcelain</td></tr>
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Hope to see you at the market :)<br />
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</div>I Heart Market, Saturday, 7 May. Lovely new stalls to check out, one I'm especially excited about is <a href="http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com/2011/04/miss-happ-comes-to-durban.html">Miss Happ</a> and many of your regular favourite stalls. Don't miss it :)Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-88746041945828636642011-04-24T10:29:00.000+02:002011-04-24T10:29:37.032+02:00Easter Bunny Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mE4i-G4d-2c/TbPe0bRo2cI/AAAAAAAAAh8/xVUAsArzHPY/s1600/kissing+bunnies2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mE4i-G4d-2c/TbPe0bRo2cI/AAAAAAAAAh8/xVUAsArzHPY/s400/kissing+bunnies2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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I picked up this little treasure at a flea market for only R6. I have a small but growing collection of ceramic figurines and this is one of my favourite. Pictured on top of an old cigarette tin and an old biscuit tin.<br />
I'm spending Easter with my family, who are visiting Durban. And eating lots of chocolate :)<br />
What are your plans?Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-3563839105474472162011-03-30T19:25:00.000+02:002011-03-30T19:25:04.134+02:00fresh heart love @ the market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9VlcssJrKgc/TZNkuJQ1v4I/AAAAAAAAAhE/4eV_0Ep2jO0/s1600/%2521cid_ii_12eb995fe25c3c89.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9VlcssJrKgc/TZNkuJQ1v4I/AAAAAAAAAhE/4eV_0Ep2jO0/s640/%2521cid_ii_12eb995fe25c3c89.jpg" width="352" /></a></div><br />
It's the I Heart Market on this Saturday, 2nd April, in the big marquee tent on the lawn. Such a lovely flyer too, well done Dom :) I'll see you there!<br />
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I made these hearts and stars last month but I've been so busy that I have not had a chance to blog about them until now (see my other <a href="http://carladacruz.blogspot.com/">blog</a>). I'm rather pleased with the way they've turned out. They are about 10 to 12 cm at the widest part and strung with tiger-tail wire (plastic-coated super-strong wire). Each piece is unique, they have different textures and imprints and are hand-glazed on one side. I think they would look fantastic in a kitchen or bathroom.<br />
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Yes, the market is on Saturday and I've got some new goodies to unveil, new glazes which still have to be fired and all round general rush rush rush before the market. Every month I promise myself that I'll be more organised and get everything done way before but it never seems to happen. Oh well, as long as it all comes together... See you on Saturday, new times are from 9am till 2, so check out the new tasty food stalls for lunch, yummmmmCarla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-88543943458263849982011-02-18T14:32:00.000+02:002011-02-18T14:32:13.990+02:00Sam's JewelleryMy friend Sam is busy with her Masters and asked me to help her out with some porcelain components for her beautiful jewellery. I was happy to help out and made a few porcelain skirts for her pieces. This particular range is inspired by music box ballerinas, remember those? I think what Sam has done with them is incredibly inventive, in the piece pictured below, the dancer spins on the ring! How marvelous! Please visit her <a href="http://www.samanthavincent.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, where she's written about her jewellery pieces in progress and her thought processes, so fascinating and inspirational. All the best Sam :)<br />
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Yes, the <a href="http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com/">I heart market</a> is on this Saturday at the DLI hall. We've had a break after a very busy December, so this is the first one of 2011 and promises to be a really great one :) New year, new stallholders and new goodies. I'll see you there!<br />
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P.S. New times for the market are from 9am till 2pm.Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-36610973421857428012011-01-31T10:09:00.000+02:002011-01-31T10:09:55.592+02:00Crafts of love<a href="http://www.citypress.co.za/Lifestyle/News/Crafts-of-love-20110128">Crafts of love</a>: "On the first Saturday of every month, Durban comes alive with a plethora of art, craft and beautiful things at the I Heart Market."<br />
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Lovely article on the market on City Press website :) Pictured is one of my favourite stalls <a href="http://heycherrydurban.blogspot.com/">Hey Cherry</a>, with their collection of wonderful found vintage books, children's toys and so much more, and all so beautifully packaged!Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-64339043974881176332011-01-20T16:07:00.001+02:002011-01-20T16:12:15.324+02:00hearts a flutter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IKqUuArSIf4/TThBYFnKy3I/AAAAAAAAAeU/AwnOVjEToEw/s1600/585-hearts010.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IKqUuArSIf4/TThBYFnKy3I/AAAAAAAAAeU/AwnOVjEToEw/s320/585-hearts010.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />
And a happy New Year to everyone! I'm still in holiday mode...<br />
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This lovely couple, <a href="http://scramblednotes.blogspot.com/">Simone and Gary</a>, chose red ceramic heart brooches for their wedding party. Thank you so much for including Token in your special day, fabulous choice!<br />
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</tbody></table>Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-16224063976095445092010-12-12T10:21:00.000+02:002010-12-12T10:21:40.846+02:00Fabulous Giveaway from Lucky PonyIf you don't enter this giveaway you'll be kicking yourself, or your pony will... Eight different prizes by eight SA creatives! Enter now to stand a chance to win some awesome super lovely stuff, including a bird brooch by Token :)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://superduper.co.za/lucky/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="264" src="http://superduper.co.za/lucky/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839388982663477859.post-28894079995585992282010-12-08T23:54:00.000+02:002010-12-08T23:54:36.005+02:00Marvelous Marquee<span style="background-color: #666666;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, last Saturday was the first of THREE December </span><a href="http://iheartmarket.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I heart Market</a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">s and yes, it was held in a marquee tent to accommodate the expanding family of Marketeers. I think this was the biggest market yet! There was a wonderful festive vibe, despite the Durban heat. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://savagejewellery.blogspot.com/">Savage Jewellery</a> - for handmade and beautifully designed pieces - I really love Nicky's work :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> I tried playing around with the display on my table. Please note the new Xmas decorations...</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hope to see you all there this Saturday, 11th December and next Saturday the 18th, plenty of time to get some shopping done. So no excuses ;)</span>Carla da Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853706130619261933noreply@blogger.com1