Millefiori on an Ostrich Egg
Some of my canes Books are my passion – well at least one of my passions. When I saw Donna Kato’s book The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques I just had to have it. In fact, I took it to the hospital when Peter was getting his biopsy and read it cover to cover. It is beautifully illustrated with great explanations and it made me want to try millefiori! Millefiori is one of those words that just feel good in my mouth when I say it. I tend to jump into new learning experiences with both feet and do a big project rather than starting small and working big. It has always been a problem for me. I did one needlepoint tapestry, drew my own pattern, and 10 years later finished it. Never did another one. My philosophy is: If I still like it after a big project, I’ll keep doing it. The upcoming Easter holiday gave me the idea to use one of my empty ostrich eggs and cover it with polymer clay canes. ...