It's become abundantly clear I may never use all the driftwood I have collected. I decided to make some driftwood sailboats. Gary and I are collaborating on these seashore inspired sailing vessels. We plan to sell these along with my pottery when the farmer's market starts up again in June.
Almost all the embellishments I used I found in my stash drawer, seashells, rocks and wooden beads.
The driftwood was collected decades ago when I lived in California.
I purchased some fat quarters in various colors for the sails.
I also got a package of various size dowels for the masts. Most of the driftwood sailboats are about twelve to fourteen inches tall except the next one with owls; it's about nine inches tall.
I haven't even made a dent in the driftwood. Back to the studio and stay tuned I have also made some driftwood wind chimes. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
Really cute idea, Linda! I liked the green striped one with the shells best... but all very nice.
ReplyDeleteThese are delightful. Being a pack rat can be a good thing.
ReplyDeleteDarling little sailboats, Linda, and a lot of work. Don't under price them.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, thanks, they are a lot of work, but I am thinking the market will only bear about $25 each, unless they are really big. I am actually having fun making them and even Gary is getting into the crafting of them. All these years I have been trying to get him to do something crafty with me, finally twisted his arm.
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