Sneak peek :)

[asnakelovinbabe]

I have been awfully busy lately. Trying my best to stay focused and positive although ive been battling a bit of post partum depression (the important thing is i recognized it) Filling pan after pan with tiny clay herps. It keeps my mind off some tough family issues. It is truly what I am living for! (besides our daughter of course) It's hard work! I thought I'd let you guys in on an exclusive peek at three of the newest pieces before they go into the oven! Remember -all- of this is clay. Colored clay. That is it! No paint involved. I hand mix the colors, I do every little detail all by hand! I make pieces of all ranges of detail and prices. The grayband is an average piece. The pied is decent and a high end piece. The BRB is so incredibly realistic, it is my new best work. It is what I would consider a true collector quality piece! I am very proud of it! In my opinion, it tops the rhinocerous viper.It is accurate even to saddle count. I mean business, and that piece shows it! I will be vending and unveiling this and many more pieces at next weekends hamburg show! If you guys would like more previews before the show, I may be obliged ;)

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/39b74fab.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/47aa063f.jpg

[Trent]

Very nice!!!
You have real skill!

[Rogue628]

Wow! Truly amazing art! I absolutely LOVE that BRB!

[SSSSnakes]

WOW I'll be at Hamburg too. Maybe now I can afford to get my piebald. You have such talent. Hope to see you there.

[Strutter769]

Babe, those are incredible! Of course the BRB is my favorite. (You don't mind if I call you "Babe" do you?) :-)

[infernalis]

i have a clay Garter snake from her.. Brilliant work.

[jaleely]

I have kept you in mind, that's for sure. Starting a new job, and when I get a chance I can't wait to order some things from you. What i love, besides how beautiful and skillful they are, is the *personality* that is there. I have seen some clay stuff before that was snakes, but you actually make me feel like i'm looking at little snakes! I love it. I really do!

[Swany]

Very impressive artwork ;-)

[CK SandBoas]

That BRB is awesome!!! I would love to have something like that for my collection :)

[asnakelovinbabe]

I have kept you in mind, that's for sure. Starting a new job, and when I get a chance I can't wait to order some things from you. What i love, besides how beautiful and skillful they are, is the *personality* that is there. I have seen some clay stuff before that was snakes, but you actually make me feel like i'm looking at little snakes! I love it. I really do!

Feeling is something I take very seriously when it comes to my work, that was my whole goal so I am glad that people can see it! Sometimes what really brings a piece to life is his little "expression". That is very hard to pull off when you are working with points of clay that are so small that you made them by scraping the clay and isolating that tiny bit that fits under your fingernail! Its all in the head and paying attention to enough facial detail including the size, Patterns, head shape and most importantly the eye placement! I mimic the real thing as opposed to just putting on a generic snake head. If the eyes are not positioned just right it can make or break a piece. A piece goes from awe inspiring to goofy looking with the difference of about 1mm.

When I made the king cobra, I wanted people to sense its pride and feel empowered. When I make kingsnakes I want people to get that sense of their constant cute (sometimes bitey) playful curiousity. When I make copperheads I want people to sense his calm demeanor, his tiny scowl and his comfort in the reassurance that he is venomous and knows it. in order to pull this off I have to pay a lot of attention not just to the face and head details, but also what position a real snake of that species would naturally lay. You won't see a blood python in a big squiggly loop of curves and you wouldn't see a carpet python posturing like a blood in that classic sickle shape with the nose tilted up. A lot of what I do revolves around my intense passion for real snakes and knowledge of their behavior. I think that someone outside our hobby would have a hard time capturing that special "Essence" no matter how good they are because they look at a picture of a snake and they see, the snake and nothing else. When we see a picture of a snake we are able to think "boy, that snake looks pissed" or " oh look he is curious!" even though those two moods look identical to the untrained eye. (case in point, how many people have had an outsider see your snakes neck in a curved position and assume he's going to strike and then they don't understand how you are SO SURE he's not in strike mode?)

[DeesBalls]

How much for the BRB? they are very very very nice, i like the pied as well!!

[exwizard]

Wow until you said they were actually clay pieces, I thought I was looking at real snakes! The amazing realism involved here is beautiful beyond words. What Im seeing here is a first for me.

[asnakelovinbabe]

The BRB hasnt been priced yet as I don't price until I'm finished and can see the whole work (this one needs a clear coat and I'm wondering if I can pull off some irridescence) but for the quality and work I put into it alone $130-140ish. Prices are always based on detail and mostly the time spent on it. Something like the pied would be $60-$70 range and the GBK will probably go for $35-40. My most affordable pieces are the Cali kings which sell for $15-30 each. I sell a lot of them because they are affordable but also gorgeous, a black and white snake, And I often put them on dichroic glass, even people not into snakes will wear them!

[Swany]

Do you have a website where I could browse some more of your work ? i'm interested in buying ;-)

[asnakelovinbabe]

I couldn't resist! Here's a few more pieces waiting to be finished.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/0d551574.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/e32b8044.jpg

And some of my favorites

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/546e6edb.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/c799c465.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/b0b44422.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/9e11d45e.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/6dd2027b.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/d0161aeb.jpg

[asnakelovinbabe]

Do you have a website where I could browse some more of your work ? i'm interested in buying ;-)

Oh now you are talking ;)
Haha!

Polymer Clay Creatures by ColdBloodedCreation on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/coldbloodedcreation)

All the new stuff I have just made will not be loaded into the shop until after the show Saturday. :)

[Swany]

Thanks I'll check it out ;-)

[infernalis]

Shouldn't this be in "it's so quiet"???

Joking, I'm a lot more relaxed about off topic stuff here.

Go ahead and plug your web site, no problem.

[asnakelovinbabe]

Shouldn't this be in "it's so quiet"???

Joking, I'm a lot more relaxed about off topic stuff here.

Go ahead and plug your web site, no problem.

<3

I'm not here to blatantly advertise... I'm here to share! That's why I didn't post the site until someone asked ;)

Instead of making future threads regarding my art though I am just going to keep updating this one. SO FOLKS if you like to see pictures of new stuff created they will go into this thread.

At this exact moment I am sculpting a jungle carpet. More on that in a bit ;)

[SpOoKy]

WOW!!! now this lookis like a hobbie I could take up! Looks like tons of fun, I would love to make one for evey one of my snakes.

How would I get into doing this? what is needed.
p.s. i am not going to make them and sell them, i would never take business away from you this would be a hobbie for myself.

[asnakelovinbabe]

WOW!!! now this lookis like a hobbie I could take up! Looks like tons of fun, I would love to make one for evey one of my snakes.

How would I get into doing this? what is needed.
p.s. i am not going to make them and sell them, i would never take business away from you this would be a hobbie for myself.

Lol! No worries love, I'm not worried about that! Anyone can take up working with polymer clay as all the materials are available commonly. A lot of people sculpt things out of plain white clay, bake it and paint with acrylic. I absolutely hate painting, I'm good at it but I hate all the switching between colors and cleaning the brushes. So I decided I was going to do it without paint. It's a whole different kind of talent, and practice and experimenting are the only things you can do to hone skill.

The only thing you NEED is some polymer clay and an oven that is able to maintain a consistent temperature of 275F. The rest is all in where you take it. You can use nothing but your bare hands to make art or you could use some basic tools. I highly recommend a pasta machine (available at any craft store wit the clay stuff) as of your clay is not properly conditioned it will not be as workable and air bubbles and cracks can form and ruin your work! I also will recommend that you bake at the 275 degrees as suggested but do it for longer than they suggest. As long as you don't bake it hotter than275 it's not going to burn but a longer bake makes it stronger. I bake my pieces for a minimum of one hour! Test your oven with some scrap clay first to make sure it actually heats properly. If polymer clay is overheated it will readily burn, creating some toxic fumes but also scorches the surface and completely ruins it.

[asnakelovinbabe]

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/4d6d4d1f.jpg

There is my work area on the average day... You know art is being created if there is crap EVERYWHERE! to the left is my tool bag and bins full of clays. There is a large rack of paints that I haven't used in forever but are there in case I need to make something and paint it some day.I used to sculpt and paint dragons. In the little compartment boxes are TONS of glass and stone pieces for applying my work, I select and purchase each one separately. The rock collector from my childhood is still there and loves this part!!! To the far right are the pasta machind and hardware supplies such as seed beads, suede cords, jewelry wire and all the metal pieces used to make jewelry. My most important tool is a 6 inch long flexible razor blade that I use for practically everything! In the cabinets are shipping supplies and display racks for when I do shows. This is just to give you an idea of just how far invested into this I am, keep in mind you do not need all of this to make a few for fun, and that I have literally hundreds, possibly close to a grand invested now in my work station. But I keep it nice and my tools will last forever!

[Rogue628]

You're work is truly amazing. After I get moved next month and settled (with a job) I'd like to get a couple of pieces from you. About how much to do order specifics? I'd love to get one of a rainbow and an albino burm, preferably as a necklace charm or even bracelets (and rarely EVER wear jewelry but I'd wear these all the time!).

[SpOoKy]

Awesome, thanks so much for the info.
i think I am going to go out this weekend and pick ip some clay to start playing with :)

[asnakelovinbabe]

You're work is truly amazing. After I get moved next month and settled (with a job) I'd like to get a couple of pieces from you. About how much to do order specifics? I'd love to get one of a rainbow and an albino burm, preferably as a necklace charm or even bracelets (and rarely EVER wear jewelry but I'd wear these all the time!).

Just shoot me a pm whenever you are ready and we can talk!

[asnakelovinbabe]

Awesome, thanks so much for the info.
i think I am going to go out this weekend and pick ip some clay to start playing with :)

Go to michaels! A lot of times they have a sale on it, usually 4/$5. If they dot I would wait because it's almost always on sale and paying like $2.50 for each little brick is just absurd! Sometimes if you get lucky it's only 99cents each! and always go to their website becuase they always have a coupon for either 40% or 50% off one regular price item. If you have a smartphone just download their app. It's great for buying a High ticket item like a pasta machine or a large box of clay! I pretty much never pay full price for anything there.

[Rogue628]

Just shoot me a pm whenever you are ready and we can talk!


I most certainly will :)

[millertime89]

That BRB is stunning. I would love to see the amount of work that goes into making that one. Making those patterns couldn't have been easy. I can't imagine how much the right touch would change the way things turn out.
edit: will you take requests?

[mazzy]

Gorgeous work!! If you don't mind me asking, do you use armatures, or are they solid clay?

[asnakelovinbabe]

That BRB is stunning. I would love to see the amount of work that goes into making that one. Making those patterns couldn't have been easy. I can't imagine how much the right touch would change the way things turn out.
edit: will you take requests?

I sure do! I'm always open to requests and suggestions as well as custom orders. Wait until you see the BRB now! I have finally figured out how to put an irridescence sheen on it without compromising the pattern/color/realism!

[asnakelovinbabe]

Gorgeous work!! If you don't mind me asking, do you use armatures, or are they solid clay?

These are solid clay that start as a potato shaped blob ;)

[Rogue628]

I sure do! I'm always open to requests and suggestions as well as custom orders. Wait until you see the BRB now! I have finally figured out how to put an irridescence sheen on it without compromising the pattern/color/realism!

:shocked: I wanna see!!!!!

[asnakelovinbabe]

So unfortunately there is now no way to behold the true awesomeness of this piece unless you are holding it. It it shimmers like a real brb would! It looks more grainy than it actually is because of the tiny shimmering fragments refracting light at the camera! In person it looks -legit-! The irridescence is more noticeable in bright light just like the real snake and almost disappears totally in a dim room!

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/089910f7.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/94f7efac.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/1825dc6a.jpg

And here we have a wee little pink pastel hoggie :)

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/c04a6269.jpg

[presspirate]

Amazing! Beautiful work. I'd love to order something for my wife if you take requests.

[jaleely]

gah i just squeee looking at them!
But seriously, i have done enough work with various art materials to understand what you mean by the tiniest bit that fits under your fingernail, to the other details. That's one of the reasons i complimented you...i know it takes a lot of skill to do what you have done, and a lot of understanding of the snakes, their attitudes, postures, etc.! I think you have done an AMAZING job. The essence of the snake is really there. I LOVE it!
Love, love, love!!!
I can't wait to be able to order some from you. Come on new job!!! (Not starting until tuesday, and there's a few bills that come first, but this is ON my list. I've been biding my time. I haven't forgotten seeing some of your other posts!)

Have you thought of doing other animals? The snakes are amazing...was thinking of how much i love my basset hound, too though. How would you feel about doing a dog?

[alessia55]

Can't help but brag right now and say that I've already placed my order and it's just a matter of waiting now :yes: I'm so excited! It's going to be of Kaybe & Pika! :D :D :D

[Trent]

Wow..awesome work!

[millertime89]

That BRB is perfect, I might have something I want you to try your hand at making if you're up for a challenge.
I'm also broke as of right now, so either you can try and sell it to someone else, make it simply for the enjoyment of taking on a challenge (I do that, I'm crazy like that), or make it and wait till I get paid, or not make it, or whatever.

[asnakelovinbabe]

So I made a ton of new stuff in preparation for the hamburg show and the response was fantastic! I'm very proud of how well this is taking off for me :) People really seemed to appreciate the fact that this stuff was made by hand and with nothing but CLAY! No paints, no molds, nothing but my fingers and some wood tools! Here I will show off some of my latest works After the jump, but also, here are some photos from the show, mostly of kids with their shiny new rainbow snakes! I make them in bulk and sell them for $5. Kids LOVE them and parents love me for making something cheap to satisfy their kid that wants a souvenir!

The first ever rainbow snake owner:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/8a9ec893.jpg

Preparing for the show:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/6ea8556c.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/12578781.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/615319f0.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/5fd2a77a.jpg

[asnakelovinbabe]

First and foremost- this amazing BRB that I just love! It is complete with iridescence that unfortunately the camera will just not pick up on! But this thing is just great to look at in person because the iridescence makes it really look the part of a BRB!
http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315666127.jpg
http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315670321.jpg


A Piebald BP
http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315783708.jpg


Hunting red ATB
http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315656549.jpg
Everyone loves the blue eyed leucies!
http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315781546.jpg
Magnificent Magpie
http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315780880.jpg


Pretty leucy rat snake!
http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315778974.jpg


cali king on pink geode
http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315784912.jpg

[asnakelovinbabe]

Jungle Carpet- and before you see it, check out the pics I took as I was making it!
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/f4a0b445.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/443eceac.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/feae4626.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/9f01ebc6.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/7435dcf8.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/d3a0f901.jpg

http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315777418.jpg
http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315777522.jpg

[asnakelovinbabe]

Melanistic ATB
http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315776450.jpg


Hundred Flower Rat Snake on Dragon Blood Jasper
This is how he started (I changed out the piece of jasper for a different one but these are the lumps of clay he was born from!)
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/efdf97dc.jpg

http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315649367.jpg


Indigo on carved jasper
http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315768966.jpg


GBK on orange geode
http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315767470.jpg


GBK on larvikite
http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315766266.jpg


Pink Pastel Hoggie which was a custom order:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/aSnakeLovinBabe/ba8f163b.jpg

[asnakelovinbabe]

And I always have tons of cali kings made because they are so cute and pretty, tehy go with anything and they look awesome on glass pieces! I will just share a few here:
http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315554957.jpg
http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315681014.jpg


http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315679566.jpg
http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315679050.jpg


http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.315552675.jpg
Thanks for taking a moment to appreciate my artwork! If you'd like to see more of it or possibly own one for yourself, you can check out my etsy store!
Polymer Clay Creatures by ColdBloodedCreation on Etsy (http://etsy.com/shop/coldbloodedcreation)

[Swany]

Very talented lady ;-)

[alessia55]

They all looks so amazing... I can't believe I couldn't find your table at the show!!! I'm SO excited to get mine :D :D :D :D :D

[millertime89]

How big are you willing to make one? If I wanted something more centerpiece sized would you be willing to make it? I've got a few ideas running through my head but I need a job first.

[asnakelovinbabe]

How big are you willing to make one? If I wanted something more centerpiece sized would you be willing to make it? I've got a few ideas running through my head but I need a job first.

Yes. I have a waiting list for custom orders that is currently 5 deep (going on 6 and 7!) Orders are soon to be filled starting this week with Alessia on this form! :)

[alessia55]

Yes. I have a waiting list for custom orders that is currently 5 deep (going on 6 and 7!) Orders are soon to be filled starting this week with Alessia on this form! :)

Yayyyy!!! :D :D :D so excited!!

[millertime89]

Now that I've got a new job I just have to make a decision about what I want.

[Strutter769]

I have a request, but I'm nit sure how a large pendant would look on me. How fragile are these pieces? Might the hold up as maybe a wristband possibly? Just trying to think outside the box, because I really want one, well now two! The first is a given, but I'll give ya hint about the 2nd:

[asnakelovinbabe]

If you mean as a bangle, they hold up just fine! But I would need a measurement in MM as to what you would need the inside diameter of the bangle to be! Also, I am currently 5 special orders deep with 6 and 7 in talks!!! I have an official list of people who for sure want to order something with me and so if you'd like to be included please PM me. I take customers one at a time to prevent anyone getting impatient, no deposits accepted until I am ready to work on your individual piece!

[hellosugaree]

Awesome stuff. You should set up a website or use one of those online simple marketplace things to sell them. I know my wife has been looking for some cool little snake pendants and stuff.

[alessia55]

Awesome stuff. You should set up a website or use one of those online simple marketplace things to sell them. I know my wife has been looking for some cool little snake pendants and stuff.

She sort of has one. Her Facebook page for her work: Cold-Blooded Creation | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ColdBloodedCreation)

[asnakelovinbabe]

At this time I do have an etsy! but I've. Been working 50hour weeks so not much time to build the real deal. Luckily I will be leaving my retail position and. Klingon home to take care of the little one and be a full time artist! So expect this stuff to BLOW UP!

[jaleely]

I have one on order...muwahahhaahahahaaa!!! I'm very excited : )

[RobsCornField]

I've got to bump up this old thread and say that I actually have two pieces from Shannon. One was given to my little niece (and she absolutely LOVES it), and the other was a piece for myself that hangs in my rear view mirror. You really can't go wrong getting something from her! It's going to be a beautiful work of art. :)

[alessia55]

I have one on order...muwahahhaahahahaaa!!! I'm very excited : )
Missy have you gotten yours yet?? Pics, pics!!!

[jaleely]

I didn't! There was a delay. First she was backed up, and then I wasn't ready, and we haven't really contacted since. I still want one, though. Belated gift for my hubby of our first ball python : )

[Snakeman8]

stunning work!:)

[asnakelovinbabe]

It has been quite some time, how time flies when you are chasing a baby! I really need to update you all. Some of my newer stuff will make you drool for sure!

[asnakelovinbabe]

If anyone ever needs to contact me please do so via Facebook or direct email at snc5988@yahoo.com. With easily over 20+ incoming messages a day from various forums, etsy and Facebook it's next to impossible to keep tabs on all sites regularly between chasing a baby around and caring for the snakes!

[cossiecraig]

Lovely work ,best wishes to the future for you :)