Thursday, April 2, 2020

Second on the 2nd

 Hi Everyone!
I am joining Elizabeth for Second on the 2. You bring back a post that you are happy with. I had a lot of people, at the time, ask me how I paint my glass cabochons. So here it is. This was posted in 2017.


 I want to thank all of you who have been writing me about my hand painted cabs. A few of you asked, "What is a cabochon/cab?"   If you are not into stones or jewelry making you would not know that.  The true definition of a cab is a stone or more so a gemstone which has been cut, shaped and polished without facets. The shape is domed on top and a flat bottom. Over the years this has changed a lot. Cabs are faceted, they are now made of every material known to woman, and the dimensions and shapes are what ever you want. Cabs were originally  used for jewelry, but now they are used in every aspect of art. I was also asked how I paint my cabs. Here are a few step by steps. 

OK, you need glass cabs. Plastic scratches too much and losses value if you are going to sell them. Plus you want your art on the best canvas. I also use TesTors enamel paints. Yes, I know some people use nail polish, but again I am looking at a value point to this art. 
Plus I get brighter color satiation with the TesTors.
Like any glass painting art, you start with the colors or design you want to show first. So, if I want the middle of a flower I would paint that first and work 
backward from there. 


The start

Adding color with paint brush
 Adding more paint


 Use a stiff fan brush

 Continue to add paint and design as you go.


 TesTors paints can be found in most hobby, and art stores.



Nicole/Beadwright/DVAtrist
 Honor and integrity in art, in life.

37 comments:

BrownPaperBunny said...

The glass cabs are gorgeous!

The pediatrician put our bub on Omeprazole — have you found something bad about it?! Eeek.

Christine said...

Thanks for the lesson, for some reason I thought you must've painted the underside, the effect you get...beautiful.

Valerie-Jael said...

Thanks for all the information on your lovely cabs. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

Clare Lloyd said...

It's lovely

Kokopelli said...

Those painted cabs are so cool! Love that you described the process a bit. Makes me want to do a bead bezeled cabochon. Haven't done that in ages.

Jennifer McLean said...

thanks for the explanation, I was wondering how you created such beautiful pieces. So glad to hear your health is improving. Sometimes medications can be worse than what they "cure". Visiting from PPF, have a great weekend!

Anonymous said...

really so beautiful the Work!!!!
Happy PPF
eLKE

Gillena Cox said...

This is intriguing and absolutely gorgeous. Happy PPF

much love...

froebelsternchen said...

Sooo beautiful! Great technique to color!
Happy weekend!

John R said...

Sounds like you had a nice time and congratulations on the weight loss. Your cabs are beautiful. They would make a nice addition to any home.

Carol- Beads and Birds said...

Painting these cabs suits you and you do such a great job. I painted a few some years ago. Eyeglass lenses too.
xx, Carol

Linda Kunsman said...

Glad you have a good doc and are feeling so much better Nicole. Thanks for sharing the process of making those beautiful cabs. Happy PPF!

Liz Powley said...

What an interesting way to make a gorgeous cabochon. I've just embarked on exploring a little bead embroidery with cabochons. I've done quite a bit of off loom beadweaving just recently and have been really enjoying it and embroidery seems to be the next step and I'm intrigued by the possibilities. I've got some glass cabs in my stash, so I might give this a go at some point 😀 Thanks so much for sharing.

Best wishes,
Liz

Irene Rafael said...

Basketball!!! Who knew? Good for you for getting out and doing it. It must have been thrilling. Glad you are on the road back to health. Thanks for the explanation and tutorial!
~~ Irene

sirkkis said...

So very beautiful cabs. Lovely colors.
Happy PPF and weekend 💕9

Julie said...

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing the tutorial too

Lisabella Russo said...

Your cabs are beautiful! I didn't know what they were before this (I understood their applications from your posts, but not really what they were). Thank you.

Penny Lee StewArt said...

Love your jewels!

denthe said...

Nice to see how you make this, thanks for sharing! they're really gorgeous. And congrats on losing the weight, so nice when you find out what's been causing weight gain and being able to do something about it.

Andrea @ From The Sol said...

Wow, you make it look easy, but, I know it isn't. I love the process though and find it very tempting. I expect to be moving in the next 6 months and the process of getting this house ready to sell and getting rid of "stuff" is consuming me ... but I look forward to when I am settled and can sit down at a table and create as much as I like ... Cabs are on my list of things to try :) Thank you, Niclole ...

Andrea @ From the Sol

Giggles said...

Stunning and thanks for sharing your process...now on to look back at your other post!
Love them!

Peace Giggles

carol l mckenna said...

These are gorgeous and you are so talented ~ happy for you for losing the weight you wanted to lose ~

(A ShutterBug Explores) ~ Happy Weekend to you.

NatureFootstep said...

so, that´s how you do it? I thought it was the other way around. To start with the background color. Thanks for sharing. They are so beautful :)

SandeeNC said...

That really fascinates me, painting in reverse on such a small area!

Jennifer Rose said...

neat to see the finished cab from the beginning :)

Mona Pendleton said...

So very fun and interesting artwork Nicole! Thanks for sharing! Happy PPF :)

Granny Annie said...

More of your delightful work:-)

Magic Love Crow said...

Hey Young Lady! So happy for you! Liking your new Doctor, playing basketball and losing weight!! Keep the good energy flying!! I love to see how you create your cabs! WOW!!!! Big Hugs!

Sue (this n that) said...

Hi there Nicole. Thanks so much for showing how you paint your cabs - step by step is so interesting to watch. They are another lovely art creation :D)
Glad to read about your health and Dr circumstances - a much easier time for you now perhaps xx

Abigail Davidson said...

Oh wow, so fascinating!! Thank you for showing the different stages - looks gorgeous!

Barbara said...

Still Lovely! 🥰

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I never thought about painting one of these before, Nicole,, but I was both fascinated and intrigued. Once you showed the process (I couldn't envision what was first and what came next), I understood what you meant by starting in the middle and working out. I never thought of that, but it makes perfect sense.

I'm delighted you joined us this month. It was a great second look on the 2nd, even if it was a FIRST look for me. Thank you and welcome.

Karen said...

Very cool ~ thanks for the stages and explanations ~ Yet another neat art form. I appreciate your comment too about getting what you pay for, plastic vs. glass ~ very true!

My name is Erika. said...

Super cool cabs. I have made jewelry, though it has been a few years, but I think you've inspired me to get back to this. Very nice cabs.

pearshapedcrafting said...

Wow! What a fascinating process - this is so beautiful! Chris

Hot guys said...

Oh wow, these are wonderful, Nicole! Yeah, I'm not really into stones or jewelry making so, this was kinda educational for me! Thanks :)

Magic Love Crow said...

Thanks for sharing this again Nicole!! Gorgeous! Stunning! Big Hugs!