Aïre-le-Lignon FC, take 2

aire_le_lignon_take 2, a photo by Annclinations on Flickr.

On day 21 of 30 Days to Get Your Art On, I made another version of this cane. I learned a lot about what not to do.

1. Minimum of 5 centimeters tall really helps cane reducing.
2. Clay used in cane needs to be the same brand and of the same consistency.
3. Clear contrast in colors is really important, particularly if the cane is going to be greatly reduced.
4. Letting the cane relax is vital.
5. Taking one's time and being patient during actual reduction is crucial.

In addition, I found the suggestions made by Tami Shvat in her article, "Wrapping and Reducing Canes" very useful.  So, too, were Julie Eakes pointers in both her free and paying Craftedu broadcasts extremely practical.

Can't wait to put the jewelry together for granddaughter, E's, birthday!  I have enough cane left to make things for her entire team!  Hmmmmm.