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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Obsessed with Clay Whistles

I've uploaded these whistles which I call "Bead Whistles" to my flickr page.  When you get there, you can click on each whistle to get a closer view.  These are all approx. 40  mm in length, and started off with a 20 mm ball of clay.

 Each whistle has its own voice.  Some can be blown with just a mild exhale of air, others require a definite puff, and most are somewhat in between, but all make sound.

These look great on a ribbon or a leather cord.  I have about 20 more that I'm currently glazing and hopefully will put in the kiln over the weekend.  We'll see.  Until then, enjoy looking at these.
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10 comments:

  1. Diana P.12:09 PM

    These are just way too cool!

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  2. Natalie -- NKP Designs12:35 PM

    Thanks, Diana! :)

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  3. Cindi @ Rustique Art9:33 AM

    These are so unique, I already see one that I adore. They almost look like little birds...now that is ironic.

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  4. Natalie -- NKP Designs10:38 AM

    Thanks, Cindi, I have about 15 more that I'm firing today and about 10 more to still glaze. Then I'm going to make more in a porcelain clay.

    I'm definitely going overboard with these. lol! They are SO fun to make!

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  5. Mary Harding2:47 AM

    Your whistles are absolutely gorgeous. Each one is so different. Love your surface designs.

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  6. Natalie -- NKP Designs10:31 AM

    Thanks, Mary! :)

    I took more out of the kiln this morning and will be posting the new ones in my flickr account.

    I have about 10 whistles left to glaze and fire.

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  7. Linda Starr12:44 AM

    What a great idea, and love the photo.

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  8. Denise1:54 PM

    These are so adorable! I love them. You really have a talent for beads.

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  9. Clayworks by Lisa Boucher7:15 AM

    I was so excited to receive one of your beautiful whistles in the swap!! Very cool - :)

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  10. Natalie -- NKP Designs9:44 AM

    Thanks, Lisa! I took photos of each of them and put them on Flickr. If you want, you can 'claim' yours on the Whistle set page:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/nkpdesigns/sets/72157624206211894/

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