Barbara's Clay Magic

15/07/2024

Well after much thought I have finally decided to retire and will close up my Etsy Shop. I truly enjoyed creating and using my talents to bring smiles to your faces. I think it is finally time to enjoy my remaining years with my wonderful husband and family. They have been my biggest support in my journey.
Thank you all for inspiring me to do what I love! God Bless!

20/06/2024

A new challenge creating a Bull for an Etsy Customer

17/06/2024

Some of my newest creations ......

16/04/2024

"In Memory of Pet" ready to go home.....

27/03/2024

I really like the way this big guy turned out! My client was so happy he ordered another one in the future "Hank" passed away last March. He also asked that I incorporate a NC State Wolfpack logo.

06/03/2024

I am truly grateful to work from home . . . doing what I love with the gifts God has given me. My Etsy Shop has brought me so much business and wow, what interesting clients I have met along the way. It has truly inspired me to keep doing what I love so much. Here are my latest projects ready to ship.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BarbarasClayMagic?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1549696161&from_page=listingway.

21/02/2024

23/01/2024

Two of three dogs ordered....

15/01/2024

Police dog and lab ready for shipping ...

15/12/2023

Busy, busy, busy . . . .

14/11/2023

Just finished "In Memory of Dog Sculpture"

03/10/2023

These are for two separate orders and a bit different from what I have made in the past. The dog bust is very large as my client wanted it to look rustic as though it were made of stone. The other was very special to the client of their Conure Parrot who recently passed away. "Boo" loved to sleep in his favorite blanket which I was able to simulate. I incorporated its (actual) feather into the tail that was sent to me. That was a surprise they did not expect! I wish I could show the video my customer shared of his wife's reaction after opening the box on her Birthday but she wanted to remain private. Her reaction was priceless as she felt it looked just like her bird. That too was priceless to me as well!!

26/08/2023

Sorry I have not been posting as much on this page but as you can see, my workload was crazy. From a big mess of projects on my work-desk to completion sure felt good!! I still have a few cake toppers with Disney Characters and American Doll Birthday Cake Topper to come . . . .

20/06/2023

This pet sculpture was made to lay on top of an Urn that the customer already has. Hopefully they will send a photo with it attached.

06/06/2023

Two photos of my latest pet sculptures . . .

11/05/2023

A few of my more recent projects . . .

15/03/2023

This is for a repeated customer on another one of her dogs, "In Memory of Pet".

21/02/2023

Just finished . . .

11/02/2023

Busy, busy week! I like the way this "In Memory of" pet sculpture came out . . .

08/02/2023

From a ball of clay to a bronze/gold sculpture . . .

01/02/2023

Stepped out of my comfort zone on this project! Client wanted her husbands face on a sculpture (photo) she sent but closer to his body physique. Finished in bronze, gold.

07/01/2023

What a nice review I received on Etsy along with these precious photos! I love hearing from my customers and it always inspires me to keep doing what I love so much! She was amazed at the likeness of her baby.

30/12/2022

Always an honor to create "In Memory of Pets" My REVIEWS on Etsy always inspire me to keep doing what I love. This one was just finished today.

17/12/2022

Something a little different for a customer who wants to gift this to her friend. The lump in the blanket is another cat with its toy next to it. Tattoos added to the feet and back of the neck. Ready to ship in time for Christmas!!

15/12/2022

Sharing again from last year:
I wanted to share something that is so special to my heart and thought you would all love to hear the story behind the little couple I created for this very special customer. I received a request for creating something a little different from what I am used to sculpting and took on the challenge after hearing the story behind it. I was asked to create from a photo an older couple (the clients grandparents) whom he loved dearly and before they passed away they wanted to give their grandson Phil their Christmas Village. He cherished it and put it up each year but wanted to do something even more memorable to honor his loved ones so he asked if I could replicate his grandma and grandfather in a miniature form so that they could be a part of this memorable treasure he now has.... and of course, I jumped at the challenge but was not sure with my own challenges that I could create something so small. The photo he wanted was of his grandparents taken during Christmas years before, in their favorite attire they wore each year.
He just sent me these photos and was so happy with the final results and as you can see they are set proudly in the village his grandparents gave to him. I thought it was so sweet and it brought tears to my eyes .... a glimmer of hope and some Christmas cheer was what I needed at this time. I hope it brings a smile to all your hearts as it has mine!
Merry Christmas and love to you all!!

14/12/2022

In Loving Memory of "Shadow"

07/12/2022

Came across one of my old paintings and revised it a little. Thought it was the perfect time to share with all of you! Wish I had more time to follow my passions but one day I will. Thankful for the many talents God has blessed me with.

16/11/2022

Ready to ship to his forever home!

01/11/2022

Sent this sweet sculpture "In Memory of" out today. I will be adding a silver heart charm with wings as an added special gift that can be removed or to stay on if they wish. I thought it will be a special feature to hopefully bring a bit of smiles for the broken hearts. This baby just passed away last week so it was a "RUSH" order. Hopefully it brings a bit of comfort, if only for a moment.https://www.etsy.com/listing/1322955148/pet-sculpture-of-your-dog-from-polymer?click_key=f1495fc20757f63bdbada0f63947da8f434c2d40%3A1322955148&click_sum=dd68cca8&ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1