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Paverpol

Paverpol is a fabric hardener. Sculptural Pieces are made by building an armature, generally of wire and tin foil, then wrapping them in fabric dipped in liquid Paverpol. Once dry Paverpol becomes rock hard and pieces can be enjoyed indoors or out of doors.

I've made hundreds of Paverpol pieces. To see more images on my FB page click here

Occasionally I offer classes. I don’t have anything planned just now. Here is an album of classes I have offed in the past. I might be convinced to organize one of these classes if there is enough interest.

Stealth Sprite

Sneaky little fairy girl tiptoes through the petunias.

$90 plus shipping

Beardguy

Sold. I’m just so tickled with the way it turned out. This is the second piece I made for her. And yes, his beard really is this long. What a loving family they are!!

This piece is sold, but ask me about making a similar pied.

BookEnd

Sold. Bookend challenge accepted, completed and delivered. Donna doesn't know this, but I kind of pictured these two as the younger Bobbsey twins.😂 Yoiks! That kinda dates me! I read a few Bobbsey twin mysteries as a kid.

This one is gone, but ask about making another.

The challenge was to make a bookend like my previous piece, "Curiosity". I worked out most of the kinks with the first one, so this one got to be just the fun stuff!

Tea-Totaller

Sold. The temperance movement’s term Tee-Total may have originated from emphasizing the "T" in total (T-total) to underscore that abstinence was ABSOLUTE, but I like the idea of a Tea-Totaller! What the hey, artistic license, right?

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Gifts from kids

Sold. The client wanted to display jewelry given to her by her three children. This was so satisfying to make. ❤️
Ask Me about making something similar

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Kate

Kate
Sold. Ask me about making another similar piece

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Shinny

Sold. Shinny - Street hockey, whatever you call it, gotta love it!
🥅🏒🏒🏒🥅
This skate was given to me by Amber Smith. I think it might've been one of Dennis's? What is more Creelman rink than that? It is sold. Commissioned by the daughter of another long time denizen of Creelman, and huge rink supporter, Stan Grieg. Another man I hugely respected.
This project hit all the right notes for me.

This piece is sold, but ask me about making something similar

Happy Kitchen

Sold. Faux Rust Kitchen girl
I had a play date with a couple of other Paverpol instructors. Two of us made one of these. As usual, it was a super fun creative day with lots of idea exchanging.

Paverpol. 11”x 14”
$55 SOLD
Talk to me about something similar as a commission

Wizard

Sold. Conjuration, Evocation, Transmutation, Enchantment, Devination
This piece is sold, but talk to me about making a similar piece

Mask with Patina

Bronze face with copper patina

Oh Canada

Map of Canada with maple leaves. Not for outdoors.

$125

Minerva Agony

Sold. “So many things to do. People to hex”
8" - ish
This piece is sold, but ask me about making something similar

$45

Teacup Ladies

Teacup ladies done as a series.
I have 4 teacup ladies available

Dancing Aurora

Paverpol and Acrylic paint on canvas.
Relief Aurora borealis. One legend of the Northern Lights claims that it is made up of dancers who bridge the worlds, bringing messages of hope and encouragement from the ancestors.

$55

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So Many Children

Sold. So Many Children
*There was an old woman who lived in a shoe,*
*She had so many children she didn’t know what to do;*
*She gave them some broth with plenty of bread,*
*She kissed them all fondly and sent them to bed.*

This piece is sold, but ask me about making a similar piece

D'bee and D'Rock Polisher

Sold D'bee and D'Rock Polisher
Ask me about making another.

Brenda's Boys

Sold Brenda’s Boys
The recipient, Greg has now been presented with this piece. This was a commission for his convocation from Law

Each figure is independent and has a number of personal items included with their figure. Each figure can be connected to the other pieces or a future figure(s).

But most of all there is a family bond that connects all 5 members. Some items are included in all the figures. This family is open and fun loving and happy and loving. I know this because, well anyone who meets them knows this, but also my daughter married the youngest son – the soldier in khaki.

Green Man

“Green Man” about 16” x 20”. Original made in clay, then I made a mould, poured plaster in it, then added plaster details and coated with Paverpol. It has been hanging outdoors since 2020.

Hold On

This fall I wanted to make a memorial for a young man who had taken his own life. I began with the angel on the left, but soon realized it was not just sad but despondent. Fitting I suppose, but I wanted the tone to be more hopeful and uplifting. So the next two angels came to be, and the first angel was no longer alone. “Hope. Help. Hold On”

Edit: These angels have found a wonderful new home with a caring empathetic nurturing family.

$290 - SOLD

Here's My Heart

Sold. This piece was commissioned to display the jewelry given to my client by her father when she was a little girl.

Imps

These Imps perch precariously on a slice of tree branch that I have attached to the original tree. Fun for all

Luck Buddha

a few years ago I took a mould making class. So I made the original out of clay. Over the next two days we learned how to make a silicone mould. This Buddha is made of poured resin and is now coated with Bronze Paverpol.
$85