Coleus Mama for Alice in Sweden ~ Day 4

By Janet Colvin (UniQueTreasures) on May 26, 2010

Creating shoes for the Coleus Mama

Connie stands next to what we've done up to the end of DAY 3

End of Day 3 Progress

DAY 4 We decided to make her some shoes. Connie has this "vision" of what they will look like

Cutting the tube for her heels in half

Connie cuts out a couple of soles

Warming the sole and the leaves for her shoes

The sole is bent to the shape we want it to be.

Both soles shaped

The sole and heel of her shoes

Flattening out the heels to attach to the Sole

The heels have been attached

The leaves will go around her ankles to help hold the shoes on.

Cutting out the Toes from Tubing

Connie cuts out some toes

Cutting out the Toes ~ Cuuuuuute

Placing the Toes on the Soles to be Welded
Welding the Toes to the Sole
Welding the Toes to the Sole 2
Welding the Toes to the Sole 3
Welding the Toes to the Sole 4 Best of the bunch
Welding the Toes to the Sole
Cutting Tube for Ankles from the Shelf
Cutting out the Ankles
Cutting out the Ankles 2
Placing ankles on the soles
Deciding to cut down the leaf decorations
Placing the Leaves to be welded
Placing the Leaves to be welded 2
Welding the Leaves to Ankles
Welding the Leaves to Ankles
Adding wires for her calves to attach
Adding wires for her calves to attach
Welding the Ankle and Leaves to the Sole
Welding the Ankle and Leaves to the Sole 2
Welding the Ankle and Leaves to the Sole 3
Drilling Holes into the sandals
Drilling Holes into the sandals 2
Working on the Thighs and Knees
Working on the Thighs and Knees 2
Positioning the Thighs
Cutting off the excess Tubing for Calf
Welding the Thighs in place
Welding the Thighs in place 2
Beads to Ankles
Wire for Beads for Calf
Wire for Beads for Calf 2
Beads for Calf and dangling Shoes
Beading the Sandals
Beading the Sandals 2
Beading the Sandals 3
Size 10
Dangling Shoe
Wiring the Shoe to the Ankles
Adding more leaves to the Branches
Adding more leaves to the Branches 2

I realize this article isn't what you all usually get from me. It's not complete, but it's what I worked on before I found out Cubits is shutting down. No sense wasting the work that was done.

Before Cubits shuts down, I want to let you folks know that I will continue posting photos and videos for this creation, and any others we do, on my phanfare site. This site is where I host all of my photos and videos, both the sculptures, the family, and the hunting. Bookmark that site and check back often so you'll be able to keep up with us.

God Bless you all and thank you for sharing the creation of this beautiful Coleus Mama.

Janet and Connie

pEtL4WTQHFg

Related articles:
Coleus Mama, Custom Copper Sculpture, Garden Art

About Janet Colvin
I love unique and unusual things. Connie and I create Copper Sculptures from new and recycled materials. I love thrift shopping and love a good bargain.

I'm married to a great guy, with 2 beautiful daughters and 4 incredible grandchildren and we live in Southeast Texas.

« More articles

Comments and discussion:

Subject Thread Starter Last Reply Replies

Outstanding Work! nap May 28, 2010 8:01 AM 5

Such progress! Zanymuse May 26, 2010 10:46 AM 2