B Is For… But…
B Is For… But…
How is it Tuesday night already?
Technically, I’m still posting today, so it counts.
I am working on making a very large ojo de Dios, or “eye of god.” They can be simply art objects, or they can be done in the traditional way where they are meant to be a prayer for something. Maybe you want to start a business, or you have a baby, or a new house. I’ve been making them for years as protection, manifestation, and even ornaments for my holiday tree.
This one is the second one of a series I’m doing, and they are the largest I’ve ever made. The dowels I’m using are thirty inches long. I’ll share the completed one another post, but for now, here are the shots of the center eye of the one I’m making now:
This is the center weave. I like to think of it as the pupil of the eye. I love the way the light catches the yarn, and the sheen of it.
This shot made me chuckle, because of the giant bag of cedar shavings behind it. Those shavings are for making sachet bags.
But that’s a post for another time. Cheers!
Interesting – I never heard of them but have seen them.
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That’s very cool. Made me wonder if they are just art or used for something, other than praying.
Thank you. I learned something new.
Your work is lovely, and so is the Eye. I look forward to seeing it when you’ve completed it. Working with 30-inch dowels is really impressive!
I like that color. I am sure it is going to be beautiful.
I remember making something like that at summer camp. Beautiful! And satisfying to make. @samanthabwriter from
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Nice looking craft. I’ve seen those, often with several colors of yawn. Nice.
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