Creating Candy Cane Houses

Candy Cane House

When inspiration hits.

While making the small fall houses I accidentally left off the chimney

on one. I decided to make it into a Christmasy/winter version. I wanted the roof to be red with snow so I decided to used red and white stripes. Then I came up with the idea to use the candy cane theme. I added the peppermint charm to the front door hanger and painted on the candy cane by the door and under the windows. I love red and pink together so I added the pink front door and added the aquamint trees and other little details to match. I was pleased how it turned out so I decided I will be making more of these in the near future. I thought I would share the result of the candy cane house sample along with the other wintery/holiday themed pieces that I included in my shop restock last week. These have all been sold and shipped to their new homes. 

As soon as I finish the fall theme house I will be making the final version. While I know that the fall house is a little late for this fall and the candy cane house is a little late for Christmas this year, they will be ready to go for next year. And I think it would fit in nicely during Valentines Day, or all year! 

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Until next time, 

Beth

Ceramic Rainbow Themed Houses

What I’m working on…

This month I took pre-orders for my tiny Rainbow themed houses. I made several samples to try out different details so I had some examples to show my email subscribers.

Here are photos of the samples that I made. Each one is a little different but I selected one style to make for the pre-orders. In the second photo, you can see the style I chose and the progress I’ve made so far. 

I am going on a trip with some friends this month so I will take a short break then start glazing these and begin another batch. I work in small batches because the clay starts to get a little hard if I let them sit (in an airtight container) too long. 

This batch has a dozen houses. I need to make the tiny hearts that hang from the chimneys but the houses are finished and drying. 

I am currently using a white earthenware clay. This clay is gray while in its greenware stage. After it dries completely it will be fired in my little kiln and will turn white. It will then be ready to glaze and be fired again. I will post more photos when I get to that stage. 

Supplies used: 

Low fire earthenware clay, Nichrome 20 gauge wire, Mayco Stroke&coat glazes.

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