{"id":6004,"date":"2015-10-22T19:51:43","date_gmt":"2015-10-22T19:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/?p=6004"},"modified":"2015-10-22T19:51:43","modified_gmt":"2015-10-22T19:51:43","slug":"curious-talisman-number-35-by-theresa-martin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/?p=6004","title":{"rendered":"Curious Talisman Number 35 by Theresa Martin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinTalisman.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6016\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/?attachment_id=6016\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinTalisman.jpg?fit=443%2C700&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"443,700\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"mARTinTalisman\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinTalisman.jpg?fit=190%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinTalisman.jpg?fit=443%2C700&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6016 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinTalisman.jpg?resize=443%2C700\" alt=\"\" width=\"443\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinTalisman.jpg?w=443&amp;ssl=1 443w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinTalisman.jpg?resize=190%2C300&amp;ssl=1 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/paperwhimsy.com\/pages\/old-store?productid=20316&amp;cat=0&amp;page=7\">Curious Tree Angel Medallion<\/a> turned into Curious Talisman Number 35. I turned the tree upside down to make the branches into roots.<\/p>\n<p>The Talisman developed organically. I began with a felted section with beads to place in the center frame. The green tones grew from the subject. It seemed to call for some natural colors and they matched the felted piece. Halfway through, as the piece was shaping up, the Talisman began to appear to me. I like to think\u00a0her power is rooted in the earth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6014\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_6014\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 450px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinTalisman1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6014\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinTalisman1.jpg?resize=450%2C450\" alt=\"mARTin Talisman 35\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_6014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Curious Talisman 35<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6009\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_6009\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 450px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinProcessTalisman.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6009\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/?attachment_id=6009\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinProcessTalisman.jpg?fit=500%2C455&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,455\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"mARTinProcessTalisman\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinProcessTalisman.jpg?fit=300%2C273&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinProcessTalisman.jpg?fit=500%2C455&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-6009\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinProcessTalisman.jpg?resize=450%2C409\" alt=\"mARTinProcessTalisman\" width=\"450\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinProcessTalisman.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/mARTinProcessTalisman.jpg?resize=300%2C273&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_6009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Felting and first coat of paint.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6006\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_6006\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 450px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/process_mARTinTalisman.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6006\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/?attachment_id=6006\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/process_mARTinTalisman.jpg?fit=500%2C680&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,680\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"process_mARTinTalisman\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/process_mARTinTalisman.jpg?fit=221%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/process_mARTinTalisman.jpg?fit=500%2C680&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-6006\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/process_mARTinTalisman.jpg?resize=450%2C612\" alt=\"The process of making the Talisman\" width=\"450\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/process_mARTinTalisman.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/process_mARTinTalisman.jpg?resize=221%2C300&amp;ssl=1 221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_6006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Several coats of paint, including some metallic and flat black layers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6008\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_6008\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 450px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/talisman_mARTin.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6008\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/?attachment_id=6008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/talisman_mARTin.jpg?fit=519%2C519&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"519,519\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"talisman_mARTin\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/talisman_mARTin.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/talisman_mARTin.jpg?fit=519%2C519&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-6008\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/talisman_mARTin.jpg?resize=450%2C450\" alt=\"talisman by theresa mARTin\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/talisman_mARTin.jpg?w=519&amp;ssl=1 519w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/talisman_mARTin.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galeblair.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/talisman_mARTin.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_6008\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Close up of felted and beaded section.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>METHOD USED:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Felt a section large enough to fit the center frame. Add beads.<\/li>\n<li>Paint the alterable with a base color. Develop the color with layers of metallic paint and contrast the wings with a flat color.<\/li>\n<li>Select a face and assemble the piece with glue.<\/li>\n<li>Add a rhinestone chain and a cow tag number for the bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Add a clock face and a spring for the face.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MATERIALS USED:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paperwhimsy.com\/pages\/old-store?productid=20316&amp;cat=0&amp;page=7\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.galeblair.com\/store\/images\/T\/PW-LTA-150.jpg?resize=150%2C194\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/paperwhimsy.com\/pages\/old-store?productid=19735&amp;cat=0&amp;page=7\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.galeblair.com\/store\/images\/T\/_Faces-for-Dolls-Angels-Santae-150.jpg?resize=150%2C194\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Curious Tree Angel Medallion turned into Curious Talisman Number 35. 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