"Coraline"
Available in my Etsy shop
These earrings were created from some of my new batch of resin charms. I have a large, old tin of vintage mother-of-pearl and glass buttons that I scored at an antique shop for ten bucks and some of the older, glass ones fit perfectly into my bezels. I love the way the vintage character of the buttons is captured and encased by the smooth, clear ICE resin.
I finally got a chance to see the movie "Coraline" which, of course, inspired the name of these earrings. I love pretty much everything Tim Burton does and Neil Gaiman is amazing, so it was no surprise that I love this movie. I spent some amusing moments at the website...
...have you seen it?? Oh...don't forget to visit the Objects and Elements blog and vote for your favorite entry in the Summer Colors reader's challenge. There are some really creative and gorgeous pieces entered!
Earrings are phenomenal, but I do need to correct all of you. Tim Burton has nothing to do with "Coraline." You've all been taken in by either the dark, eerie visuals that resemble his films, or by the tagline "from the director of the Nightmare Before Christmas." Burton had little to do with Nightmare; he merely wrote a poem when he was a young animator and drew some concept art for major characters. Henry Selick, the director of Coraline, did all the rest on Nightmare, and still Burton's name was added to its tagline. I know this is preachy, but just like you, Deryn, Selick is an artist trying to find his way in the world, and he deserves all the notice and recognition he can get.
Posted by: Brian | Sunday, June 05, 2011 at 01:57 PM
I've so enjoyed browsing through your August/September posts. The vintage button earrings are fantastic!
Posted by: Robyn | Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 09:17 AM
I did see the movie...in 3D! And it was awesome!
K
Posted by: Karla | Monday, August 31, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Cool earrings! I haven't seen the movie yet!!! Have to go this weekend!
Posted by: Mixed Media Martyr | Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Very nice earrings! I'd like to try the ICE resin some time. Where do you get it? Thanks.
Maria
Posted by: Maria | Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 08:57 PM
What a cool idea! I just never thought of using resin to enhance something like a button! Hmmmm-- wonder what it would do over polymer clay? I told you I had some wasp's hive I wanted to cover. Got to try this!
Posted by: Christine Damm | Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 10:20 AM
beautiful creation !!!
Posted by: Marie-Aimée | Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 05:02 AM
Oh yeah, Tim Burton is brilliant. These earrings are great, I cannot believe how great that resin looks with so many different applications. You've inspired me, it is so on my to-do list to get some and start my own experimenting.
Posted by: Lola M. | Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 06:56 PM
does the ice resin come with directions? I'd really lke to try it, but I don't know all fo what is needed. Those bezels are great- it would be fun ot make a bunch of things like this for Christmas gifts.
Posted by: lee w. | Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 06:34 PM
Ooooh, I couldn't bring myself to watch "Coraline"...the button eye thing just FREAKED me out, lol! I am looking forward to "Alice in Wonderland", though. Those costumes are jaw-dropping! Oh, and your earrings are lovely...
Posted by: Stephanie Rubiano | Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 06:32 PM
Awesome inspiration! That movie is so wild and queer and altogether cool. Love what you did. Love how that ICE Resin magnifies everything. And after trying another type of resin that was quicker and easier, I find that ICE Resin is still the best! I have to get back in the studio and start a resin crusade! Thanks for the creepy kooky inspiration today! Enjoy the day! Erin
Posted by: Erin Prais-Hintz | Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 12:09 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing the movie just wasn't sure the kids would roll with it - and I'm having enough trouble getting the little monsters out of my bed at night! lol Love the earrings!
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Nice idea to use those buttons into ice resin, the result is uncommon.
Mmmm, i believe you'are prettiest with you own eyes, Deryn...
Posted by: veronique | Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 03:07 AM
Tim Burton is a fav with me. I think I've seen just about everything he's done except his most recent, Coraline. Love the earrings. Now I need to see that movie.
Posted by: annie | Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 12:16 AM
These are definitely very sweet!! Movie hasn't reached us here yet - will have to be on the lookout for it, I have been a Neil Gaiman fan for years.
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Renate | Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:27 PM
I just recently saw it and loved it. I, too, am a huge Tim Burton fan and love anything he does; such a creative soul.
Love the earrings and how you "Coralined" your photo!
Posted by: Susan | Monday, August 24, 2009 at 10:14 PM