Christopher Knoppel

Hands on a Pin

xtophe — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:45:06 +0000

Apropos Wearable Art – “Hands on a pin.”

A favorite pin of mine.

Welcome to Original Designs by Xtophe

xtophe — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:34:37 +0000

Hi and welcome to the launch of my website. It has been a gradual process of trial and error to set things up and I am glad to finally be able to suspend the “under construction” sign. I hope you’ll enjoy seeing some of my newest studio work below. In the Portfolio section you will find images of pieces spanning months to several years back in time which had been photographed, and thus, could be posted immediately.

Necklace Portfolio Work

xtophe — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:34:11 +0000

Polaroid Emulsion Transfer on Polymer Clay Beads, rubber cord, mixed media findings

Starry Nights Necklace – Polymer Clay Beads, mixed media findings

Pran

Faux Amber Necklace – Polymer Clay, mixed media findings

Mixed Media Portfolio Work

xtophe — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:09:57 +0000

“Conditional Love”

4 x 6 inch wall piece, polymer clay, barbed wire, nails, acrylic paints, coral beads

“Pandora’s Box”

polymer clay, image transfer, mokume gane, wire, acrylic paints

“Face of Domestic Violence”

6X4 inch wall piece, polymer clay, metal wire and mesh, egg shells, acrylic paints, rubber stamping

Earring Portfolio Work

xtophe — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:05:54 +0000

Polaroid Emulsion Transfer on Polymer Clay, sterling silver wire and findings

Polymer Mokume Gane Earrings

Necklace Portfolio Work

xtophe — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:31:16 +0000

Polaroid Emulsion Transfer on Polymer Clay Beads, rubber cord, mixed media findings

Starry Nights Necklace – Polymer Clay Beads, mixed media findings

Pran

Faux Amber Necklace – Polymer Clay, mixed media findings

Pin Portfolio Work

xtophe — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:19:39 +0000

Here is a pin combining faux ivory made from polymer clay, xerox transfer, and seed beeds.