All posts by SandyD

Phrenology Book, opened pages

Detail of several loose pages from book about the old art of phrenology, the study of one's head.  Old photos and illustrations gathered from many sources reprinted on dress pattern paper into 'cards' to mix and match at will.  Some cards contain text with explanations.  Hand made box with priinted cover to contain the cards,…

Phrenology Book

Loose paged book of the old art of phrenology, the study of one's head.  Old photos and illustrations gathered from many sources reprinted on dress pattern paper into 'cards' to mix and match at will.  Some cards contain text with explanations.  Hand made box with priinted cover to contain the cards, silk ribbon with bakelite…

Venice Revisited Book, open view

Opened photo book of a cherished trip to Venice.  Photos presented all on one folded up piece of paper, it opens spiral-accordion style to reveal each scene in sequence.  Posted on a background of a print of an old map of the area and tied with a silk ribbon.

Venice Revisited Book, folded

Photo book of a cherished trip to Venice.  Photos presented all on one folded up piece of paper, it opens spiral-accordion style to reveal each scene in sequence.  Posted on a background of a print of an old map of the area and tied with a silk ribbon.

Ironstone Book, open view

Open view of a handmade book detailing my large ironstone collection, one piece on each inkjet printed watercolor paper page.  Covers are made of ironstone watercolor mixing pans, endpieces are vintage marbelized papers and book is set into a glass and wood box also containing a miniature breakfront with several antique dollhouse pieces of ironstone.…

Ironstone Book

A handmade book detailing my large ironstone collection, one piece on each inkjet printed watercolor paper page.  Covers are made of ironstone watercolor mixing pans, endpieces are vintage marbelized papers and book is set into a glass and wood box also containing a miniature breakfront with several antique dollhouse pieces of ironstone.  Rug is hand…

Spring Wrap Necklace

Detail of necklace made of recycled ping pong balls, hand painted fabric waste strips from Mickey Lawler, and vintage Bakelite buttons

Spring Wrap Necklace

Necklace made of recycled ping pong balls, hand painted fabric waste strips from Mickey Lawler, and vintage Bakelite buttons

Sputnik Necklace

Detail of necklace made of recycled ping pong balls, dog waste bag centers, dress pattern paper, and vintage Bakelite buttons

Sputnik Necklace

Necklace made of recycled ping pong balls, dog waste bag centers, dress pattern paper, and vintage Bakelite buttons