That's a closeup of one of the variegated marigolds that I planted this morning. Marigolds are traditional Day of the Dead flowers. They are incorporated into Day of the Dead altars as guides for the returning dead. The Aztecs called marigolds cempasuchil, the "twenty flower." (A reference to the number of leaves? Or the number of uses the flower had?)
This is one of the "tin" (read: aluminum) pieces that I've been working on. It's a calavera that I want to incorporate, along with the marigolds, into an outdoor altar.
And this, for fun:
I've been watching the third season of Family Guy on DVD. It's only meh funny, but I do like Brian, the dog.
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It is very beautiful flower. I don't know if this flower as Day of the Dead flower. Interesting
Yes, the flower has an interesting smell, too. Musty and almost sour!
I like marigolds. They're pretty.
And Brian the dog is hilarious! : )
Marigolds are also really easy to grow! It's a great "Bloom where you're planted" lesson.
Brian's my favorite. Is it strange to find a dog sexy? :O (Forget I said that!)
I hope you have a great week, Gina! :)
Would you be so kind as to tell me, how do you do your work on those tin ("read: aluminum" - hah!) pieces? I have wanted to do this for so long, but I always tear the metal, and I never can seem to get the colored paints to cover properly. La calavera es muy bonita.
Pretty please, do tell me what you use. <:3
Hi, Ku,
Well, they're actually aluminum from disposable baking pans. I cut the bottom, smooth part of the baking pan into large squares and draw on them with a ball point pen (that embosses the design). Then I cut them out with scissors and use Sharpie markers to add color.
They make good ornaments, but they aren't super durable.
Good luck! :)
AH, thank you so much! I, too, have learned of using aluminum baking pans for base metal, but to think that one can achieve such complex designs with a ballpoint pen is very surprising. You must have excellent control and considerable experience.
As for the colors... Sharpies? Really? o_o Never even crossed my mind! SO glad to learn I do not have to go hunting for aniline ink or automotive paint (the only other clues I've ever received).
Thank you again; you can bet I'll soon be back on this art form that has foiled me for so long. (Pun very much intended!)
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