Welcome to Studio Saturday! Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you'll leave comments! As an incentive we offer a free prize each week to bribe you to use that keyboard. The following week we choose a random winner.
This weeks winner is Shaiha, Congratulations! You have won a digital copy of Erin's Bohemian Knotted Earrings TUTORIAL. The PDF file will be sent to the winner via email once I receive the winner's email address.
This week we visit the studio of Tari Sasser at
Creative Impressions In Clay.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBNDximVtkmbAvXJbjZlMoQ-z83CKifp6acX5VXsHonzK3uZKkicKXMNV4l7RxHO3WEdb_CW37bGfDbKE3RXgdMFaS9zssiUADcC2FT4EPik7ApDjtKnNvrB_UV1ynp_YiHxUgBk3ZtY/s640/BeautyShot.jpg)
I didn't have time to participate in the ornament blog hop.
So, I thought I would make one for Studio Saturday.
Lets start with cutting the top and bottom off of 2 Sprite cans.
Cut the can in half lengthwise. Cut those two in half, you should have 4 strips. Cut the 4 strips in half.
8 strips total from one can, 16 from 2 cans.
I drew out a shape on a piece of 1/4" luan plywood. My darling husband cut it out for me on the bandsaw. Put a wash of green on the tree and brown on the trunk.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULOeh8UmVyDAZK92sKboKa_rEVLhEVemjpmUYFGq9obyGbH7oBeL_1Itwh1s4idgyT7_2y122Bvkj-Zas1wHCdLuvIMua9jcSRgajhtIJES8BbZ-zJQXzDCHabBUaUPGMEhCUooG399o/s640/Scissors.jpg)
You need a wicked sharp pair of scissors. Cut your strips of the aluminum can into scallops.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDaD97e2WKuWfBV8_5E5NW77uge2mnZNA7fsGVXGhE8c98ud9dHUVtIhxQ6Vh6Ij-8UxKJu2S9sJ1vzvH_9h-yT_r7c2ZM6HvrLBC7aeY0sFTN7XfeiwYAdX53ir5K0oMHhjEX1hx2tU/s640/LayeredTree.jpg)
Start from the bottom and layer (like shingles on a roof) your scalloped strips using a glue gun or in my case, since I couldn't find the glue gun, double backed carpet tape. Bend over the edges to the backside. This may take a bit of coercing on the sides of the tree so the strips on the back are straight.
Keep layering and overlapping your strips till you reach the top.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_H8Md7yNQT6qR3aGqNaBH-BgP96zxO-2EKVHYz0xZEWeIPj3aSQdabktSAVSD-lmx2SKSdppftU6nPRPAp-GPivc0Pb6UOttrPmsQB4UjLGdJqrsAEX7zElLz_-52hDD8TVTSVJVrIE/s640/FullyLayered.jpg)
Fully layered tree. I then applied Modge Podge and sprinkled fine pearlescent glitter on the tree so it looks frosted. You may choose not to do this step.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQN2yCnJoE0r2c302vOT8BItK755y5WBVeCFRemVdabL5fvc2aBhOhZLJj1MVPbsvTVqLDvkS5R47isufc4N7h2DxOTTUH5cj1Y59jLlfpuLGDbKllgu2jKjCgVqWq_eykjdZLuR9QL0/s640/Decorated.jpg)
I used Vintaj 25mm Altered Blanks, metal stamps and acrylic paint for the topper. A wooden dapping block was used to round the disk. The tree is decorated with my charms and felt balls from Ornamentea. I put a jump ring through the disk, added 10" of ribbon, a glass donut and a decorative copper ornament hook. Voila!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBNDximVtkmbAvXJbjZlMoQ-z83CKifp6acX5VXsHonzK3uZKkicKXMNV4l7RxHO3WEdb_CW37bGfDbKE3RXgdMFaS9zssiUADcC2FT4EPik7ApDjtKnNvrB_UV1ynp_YiHxUgBk3ZtY/s640/BeautyShot.jpg)
I didn't have time to participate in the ornament blog hop.
So, I thought I would make one for Studio Saturday.
Lets start with cutting the top and bottom off of 2 Sprite cans.
Cut the can in half lengthwise. Cut those two in half, you should have 4 strips. Cut the 4 strips in half.
8 strips total from one can, 16 from 2 cans.
I drew out a shape on a piece of 1/4" luan plywood. My darling husband cut it out for me on the bandsaw. Put a wash of green on the tree and brown on the trunk.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgULOeh8UmVyDAZK92sKboKa_rEVLhEVemjpmUYFGq9obyGbH7oBeL_1Itwh1s4idgyT7_2y122Bvkj-Zas1wHCdLuvIMua9jcSRgajhtIJES8BbZ-zJQXzDCHabBUaUPGMEhCUooG399o/s640/Scissors.jpg)
You need a wicked sharp pair of scissors. Cut your strips of the aluminum can into scallops.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDaD97e2WKuWfBV8_5E5NW77uge2mnZNA7fsGVXGhE8c98ud9dHUVtIhxQ6Vh6Ij-8UxKJu2S9sJ1vzvH_9h-yT_r7c2ZM6HvrLBC7aeY0sFTN7XfeiwYAdX53ir5K0oMHhjEX1hx2tU/s640/LayeredTree.jpg)
Start from the bottom and layer (like shingles on a roof) your scalloped strips using a glue gun or in my case, since I couldn't find the glue gun, double backed carpet tape. Bend over the edges to the backside. This may take a bit of coercing on the sides of the tree so the strips on the back are straight.
Keep layering and overlapping your strips till you reach the top.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_H8Md7yNQT6qR3aGqNaBH-BgP96zxO-2EKVHYz0xZEWeIPj3aSQdabktSAVSD-lmx2SKSdppftU6nPRPAp-GPivc0Pb6UOttrPmsQB4UjLGdJqrsAEX7zElLz_-52hDD8TVTSVJVrIE/s640/FullyLayered.jpg)
Fully layered tree. I then applied Modge Podge and sprinkled fine pearlescent glitter on the tree so it looks frosted. You may choose not to do this step.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQN2yCnJoE0r2c302vOT8BItK755y5WBVeCFRemVdabL5fvc2aBhOhZLJj1MVPbsvTVqLDvkS5R47isufc4N7h2DxOTTUH5cj1Y59jLlfpuLGDbKllgu2jKjCgVqWq_eykjdZLuR9QL0/s640/Decorated.jpg)
I used Vintaj 25mm Altered Blanks, metal stamps and acrylic paint for the topper. A wooden dapping block was used to round the disk. The tree is decorated with my charms and felt balls from Ornamentea. I put a jump ring through the disk, added 10" of ribbon, a glass donut and a decorative copper ornament hook. Voila!
My question today is:
What Makes you happy?
What Makes you happy?
I love to create! It keeps me happy. I haven't had much time in my studio lately but take the time when you can. My job lets me create displays for art. Plus I get to be around art everyday. Happy, Happy!
Leave a comment on Art Bead Scene's Blog answering the question and you could win a snowflake button.
Feeling Sassy as usual!
Tari Sasser
Creative Impressions In Clay