Cheralyn Darcey

Talisman Pendant - Winged Fox

Winged Fox
with passion, playfulness and resourcful swift actions,
shed what is holding you back and take flight!
10 x 6.5 cm
fox brooch c1990s, bronze picture frame ffrom a trinket box c1970s, chains vairious c1980s+, leaves, earrings c1980s, wing finding
AVAILABLE NOW ON ETSY

All of my pieces are one off, one of a kind creations.
Formed from found tresures, upcycled objects and fired with intent and magic, blessed in the elements these are true talismans of energy and power.

Heartbeat of Earth Pendant

  Heartbeat of Earth Pendant

available at ETSY now ~ $45

"earth, grounding, home, fertility, simplicity, a return to love"
9.5 x 4.5cm including bail
Eco Art Pendant of found treasures on a black silken cord, bail accepts most chains and chokers.
pendant fitting c1980s, pentagram/star feature - brooch c1980s, wing earrings, chain links c1990s, bail c1980s, heart locket c1980s (opens to keep affirmations/photos/treasures),

* wings are free moving - locket opens

*created during the full moon in Taurus and blessed under her light

* all of my Eco Art Jewellery is created in my studio with careful, mindful intention then cleansed and blessed, gift boxed (in eco friendly packaging) and sent out as a talisman of love.
No two pieces could ever be the same as I create my pieces from found treasures, entwined with commercial over runs. My specialty is creating new pieces from your found treasures, orphaned earrings and broken keepsakes & gems.

www.cheralyndarcey.com

Sometimes I wish I was faster at making things but mmmmm wouldn't be the same. They DO take a long time, not only in the physical creation, but I take great care in their energetic creation. 


Eco Art Talisman Pendant Workshops
I have been asked A LOT this past week re classes and workshops.
Thanks for the emails and messages.  it's nice :)
I had tried to run these workshops  earlier this year but couldn't get the numbers. If you are interested please send me a quick email now and I'll add you to my email list as I am offering them in the new year.  (IF I get the numbers!) :)  They will be ~ Northern Beaches, Sydney.  EMAIL: cheralyn@hotmail.com

The Light & Shadow Box

This was a wonderful commission!

Completed today....  As you know I adore creating with found objects but even more
so when I'm given the honour of creating an artwork with precious treasures of great meaning.

 

Working with such energy really is a huge responsibility and one I never take lightly. 

 

Being trusted to create something aesthetic as well as sometimes healing, cleansed and focused  with new intent is one of the greatest joys I am privileged to enjoy.  

 

  This lovely had a collection of family treasures that they didn't want made into individual pieces, but rather one work of art.
They certainly felt they didn't want them sitting in drawers anymore.

Most of these pieces are from Ireland... one has Belfast Council inscribed on it, very old very precious.

 I've left all the pieces untouched by paint or mediums and they could be taken off in the future, easily cleaned up and reused.

 

The client loves shadowboxes and I had looked at the various ways I could create one....Then I thought... I want to make it look like a piece of art and these pieces are far too precious to hidden in the shadows... so I gilded an old frame and set it into a canvas... secret secret techniques followed (oh not really!) and here we have it!

 

 

That's a beautiful pair of cameo earrings I've set into the top of the frame and a bracelet along the bottom edge. The little boxes where way too gorgeous to not include.   
Don't you just adore the writing on the tiny white box? Treasure!
 
Everything you see in this artwork is created from recycled or re-purposed materials except the mediums and paints.
The frame was a gorgeous find at council clean up, all brown and dusty.... the canvas was one that sat sadly in a corner of charity shop with a big dent and a glittery collage on it.
The nook? Ahhhh shhhh secret! ;) I can't tell you EVERYTHING! But it's a common household thing.
The little stands that pop some of the treasures up are dice! AND the Gold Leaf was a FIND! Garage Sale :) See you NEVER EVER know....

Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!

Yes yes I CAN say that :)

It's been a VERY busy time for me with last minute requests of all kinds (artworks, Litter Less Friends, jewellery and LOTS of tarot!!). Not to mention my little day job in (yikes!) retail.
I'm sure you are all the same.
The next three days brings family time and rest and I hope the same comes your way.
New things? yes there are ALWAYS new things.... :)
I'm developing my Spiritual pieces with more  lines other than pendants and the first is Meditative Spellcast Bookmarks.... this one is for a special friend who I know is hoping for more abundance in her life next year. The locket opens and it's created from about 90% recycled pieces, blessed and empowered. 

 

 

 

I'll have a few at my store this week... in the meantime there are two of my pendants on good old ebay at present that finish tomorrow.

Goddess "Hit" ebay

 

 

 

 

 

 
"Spider Woman" ebay

Earth Goddess - Spider Woman

"Earth Goddess - Spider Woman"
sculptured assemblage of found treasures
8cm from top of bail to end of beading
5cm across wing tips

Native American Spider Woman,  is the "Great Weaver" of Native American. She is an Earth Goddess.  I have added wings as my interpretation of  the Hopi creation story.

Magickal Attributes:
creativity, new life, divine inspiration.

available at
my ebay shop

 

Talisman Pendants
by
Cheralyn Darcey

I started creating assemblage pendants for myself to compliment my sculptures.
People began asking about them and for them and so 2011 will see me offering more
pieces for purchase.
My pendants all come ready to wear on a long silken cord with a wide bail which will accommodate most chains.
Created from found objects and vintage treasures, they are soldered secure or connected with strong resins.
Each is magically unique, no two could ever be the same or even similar.

I am a witch and pagan and bless each piece in the process of creation .
All pendants are made with magickal intent and will work with the owner, providing insight, guidance and protection.
I am more than happy to create pendants on a commission basis and include your treasures if desired. Orphaned earrings are my specialty.

Aphrodite - Power Heart of Love

"Aphrodite - Power Heart of Love"
sculptured assemblage of found treasures
10cm from top of bail to bottom of watch gear
4.5cm at widest points
features string of pearls from a rosary c1950s
$150

Magickal Attributes:
Knowing what works for you.
Enlightened Love. True Love.
Clearing the way for Love.

"Goddess Hit, Dreams of Love and Protection" Pendant

"Goddess Hit Pendant: Love, Positive Energy and Protection"
sculptured assemblage of found treasures
10cm top of bail to end heart drop.
6cm across wing tips.
 Locket opens to a loose pearl which can be removed.
Hit is an Octopus Goddess of Micronesia.
Pendant Magickal Attributes:  Destruction of negative things, destroying negative barriers.
Removing people obstructive/negative people from your life.
Cutting free from negative love to open up to positive new love in all it's forms.

this pendant available at:
my ebay store

Talisman Pendants
by
Cheralyn Darcey

I started creating assemblage pendants for myself to compliment my sculptures.
People began asking about them and for them and so 2011 will see me offering more
pieces for purchase.
My pendants all come ready to wear on a long silken cord with a wide bail which will accommodate most chains.
Created from found objects and vintage treasures, they are soldered secure or connected with strong resins.
Each is magically unique, no two could ever be the same or even similar.

I am a witch and pagan and bless each piece in the process of creation .
All pendants are made with magickal intent and will work with the owner, providing insight, guidance and protection.
I am more than happy to create pendants on a commission basis and include your treasures if desired. Orphaned earrings are my specialty.

 

Facinator....

 
Here it is... complete "Facinating Facinator"

Jewellery!

 I HAVE been working on jewellery this week. First up is "Aphrodite Gate"

The sweet call of the sea
of love and morning walks.
Birds that drift on waves
Glints of sunshine
beyond Aphrodites Gate  

 “Aphrodites’ Gate”
assemblage sculpture pendant
of found objects

sterling silver and garnet earring c1980s,
bail, cabochon stamping,
teaspoon: Gold Coast c1990s,
Mexican bottle cap,
German glass drop c1950s, brass wings,
silver findings

 

 

 

 

Serene Pendant

I ADORE creating found art jewellery, problem is, I don't have time to do much as art takes every minute I have and it takes a while to find the 'right' pieces.  So I make pieces for those who support my art. People who buy my artwork, those who donate things to me and those who inspire me. I feel it's another nice way to care for what is already there.
Now this wonderful person inspires me with her books and she's just an all round magical being that delights everyone. OH and she gave me the most wonderful lost treasures. Her story of the beautiful earrings that she felt where too big inspired this piece.
It looks wonderful with my outfit for the Witches Ball... it was lucky to leave the magic workshop this morning :)