WIP -- obsidian and ammonities

I've actually managed to acquire some obsidian needles -- these are longish, thinnish, more or less pointed naturally formed pieces of obsidian that apparently are found in only a few  places. I absolutely love them--they're obviously natural/raw/primitive, but lend themselves nicely to at least some of my ideas about use.

Here are some pics of the raw stuff along with a few becoming something else:the last one is some less pointy pieces I'm thinking of offering for sale -- among other things, they make lovely-sounding windchimes. Will the sound keep the walking dead away from your house?  I don't know, but it can't hurt.

In addition, I've been working on some of the arrowheads seen in the last post, plus some ammonites I've acquired recently--these pics (and some of the pieces) aren't ready to list yet, but I thought some of you might like to see what I'm up to.  The pics also include one pair of steampunk earrings with fairies--not quite so new, but I think not previously   photographed. So here goes:

As always, comments, questions, etc. are welcome, even encouraged--let me know someone's actually looking!

Be safe from vampires!

I've been reading the Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones books (and have lots of related charms in my supply shop, www.etsy.com/shop/FindingsbyLeslietsy and a few related pieces--there will be more--on The Creative Block  www.etsy.com/shop/TheCreativeBlock) but what I want to talk about is the Others, the vampires.

I don't know about you, but I am taking NO chances here!  Samwell discovered that obsidian is the best defense, so I've acquired a small stock of obsidian arrowheads and even some "Apache Tears"--obsidian drops--I need to do more research, but I have the feeling that stuffing the drops into their mouths, if you didn't have a sharp point about you, might also work.

Meanwhile, here are some photos of my anti-vampire armaments.  I suggest that you take some of the same precautions.

Mr. Small's new duds

Mr. Small's new duds-- outfit from nubanded on etsy, Leslie's first fur wig.
Bottom pic, L to R: Margaret O'Brien prototype (1980s?)wearing Emily the Strange outfit: Cara, CED, in outfit by Leslie, shoes by Sherry of Paul Zhangby,with camera: Gala ("Whisper" Goodreau) in commercial outfit (I think Teen Trends or Friends2BMade); Chloe (CED) in outfit by Leslie, Sherry shoes, Mr. Small on lap.

My latest & probably best steam punk necklace

Wow, I have not posted in a long while!  Partly I've just been busy, partly not having a lot of new work to post.
But here's probably the best piece I've done in quite some time:

It started with an antique calf weaner, of all things, and I added various mostly vintage bits plus a cast resin bird skull by Ann Koi, which I "distressed" with colored waxes & a bit of ink & to which I added doll eyes.
It's listed in my etsy shop, but I wanted to show it here too.
Hope everyone's had a happy turkey day and is sailing into a not too crazy December.

MeiLong Ren in prototype skirt-continued

I am having a hard time with this! Will try again for standing pic--she's really doing that unsupported--this one is a handful! Leslie

MeiLong Ren in prototype skirt

Better pics of Chloe in leather

Better pics taken during our NW sunbreak--today actually over an hour btwn rain & dark! Notice that this little egotist was willing to let me photograph her back only while admiring herself in the car windshield!