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New Textures for 2015/2016

There are new textures for the upcoming year, along with the textures further down on this site. As always, these pieces can be made in any configuration (usually) and in other colors - gilded with an array of metal oxides. Feel free to contact me by email for orders and more information geometals@aol.com

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Please read this decorative tip:

Don`t replace your old, generic switch plates and outlet covers before doing this one thing that will make all the difference. Depending on the primary color of the switch plate, go to any craft store. In the paint isle, look for a small bottle of acrylic paint about 2 shades darker than the switch plate/outlet cover. Then select a small soft bristle paint brush. Paint 2 coats over the switch and/or outlet - letting the paint dry between each coat. Then seal that with clear nail polish. When that is completely dry, you can install your beautiful new switch plate.

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***All materials used come from within the United States.

Group shot of some of my newer cabinet knob designs.

"Cross Country" Very shimmery teals, aqua, and periwinkle.

"Meadows" Gorgeous texture and oxide rich over size switch plate.

"Meadows" made in brown, loaded with metal oxides.

Above are the more usual configurations,  but customized pieces not shown here are also available. Below are some less usual sizes that are also available. *** I make phone jack covers and plain plates to cover up the space where unused phones jacks used to be. Why leave the unused and unsightly old phone jack cover on the wall (or the hole left behind it), when you can have something like this in that space instead?

 

"Magic Carpet" - this very intricate piece evokes a feeling of something from another time, from a far away place, very long ago.  This piece will definitely add a touch of "magic" to any space. 

   "Rock Garden" This free form slab is about 7" long and I used several texturing methods for a dramatic effect. I also did some layering and blending of the oxides. It`s almost too good to be a switch plate!!

 "Retro Rectangles" combines layers of textures and subtle shading of a mixture of metal oxides. Very sharp looking for those who like a neutral or contemporary look.

"Texture Collage". Who likes texture and lots of it? I do, I do! This multi-directional piece is hand stamped then generously gilded with silver oxide creating a vivid textural impact or "wow factor" that simply can`t be ignored.

"Fauna" is a lovely intricate texture gilded with several metal oxides. This eye catching texture can be made as a double or triple standard switch plate, or in the Decora sizes single - triple.

Always one of my favorites is to make the "Texture Collage" pieces. You can see the gilding above the surface and below it as well, creating a look of layering.

"Cairo" This texture has the feel of something ancient,  but with a modern twist.

"Poppies"! This piece has more colors than you might think. It has metallic olive, teal, indigo, powder blue, azure, and periwinkle. I do this one in the bronze/copper combo too.

"Deco Sphere" an uber-cool texture for a switch plate. This one also has the silver clay base gilded with carbon.

"Cross Country" gilded with just about all the metal oxides I work with and some newly created ones too. This beauty was kept here.

"Deco Sphere" done with a dark brown base gilded with antique bronze, copper (of course), brass, and titanium.

"Deco Sphere" in the silver base, gilded with carbon. The black/silver combo in this texture is the most striking.

                     "Ancient Images" would grace any wall and exceeds its mere functionality. 

"Ambrosia" is heavily gilded with silver oxide. There is a lot of depth to this texture - not easily captured in a photograph. But when viewed live, it`s stunning!

"Joyous" has a medley of textures dancing across the surface. The colors range from metallic olive to the deepest azure. As with most of my pieces, this one is multi-directional. You decide which end is the top.

"Leaves of Nature" with its universal theme, is the most requested texture that I do. I think of it as a wall garden. Click on the image to see all the foliage - it`s eye popping!

               Silver Oxide Pieces

 There is something so striking about the contrast of silver oxide gilded over textured black slabs. Not only is there the sharpest contrast between the two, but the silver has a soft shimmery quality to it. These pieces needed their own section.

"Leaves of Natures" with inked-to-blend screws

"Multi Swirls"

"Ancient Images"

"Wide Paisley"

"Jambalaya" and "Deco Sphere"

Uber cool "Texture Collage" in Combo #3. This was a custom piece.

  *******Combo Switch Plates*******

"Deco Sphere" done in a striking silver/black contrast. You can see the ones above in other oxide and base combinations.

                                      "Cross Country" so lovely, bold, and colorful.

"Braids" this deeply etched texture is gilded with mostly copper and bronze oxides and would go great against any earth tone colored wall.

"Mandala Filigree" is always going to be one of my favorites. It has a timeless appeal, while creating a richly textured piece and a beautiful contrast of blues and teals.

 "Texture Collage" is this color and oxide combination is the 2nd most requested texture that people ask for. I view these as 2D wall sculptures and an "artified" addition to any area.

"Ancient Images" done in the silver/black combo adds more zing to the overall look of the piece.

"Leaves of Nature", another functional wall garden bringing joy to the walls.

 "Deco Sphere" - just beautiful to look at and a thousand percent nicer than the generic white switch plates, for sure!

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"Texture Collage" using hand stamps

"Leaves of Nature" is made in every configuration and color combination.

 "Wood Grain"

***** Appliances work better and gismos charge faster when your outlets feel important and special. These can all be made with other colors and oxides and as single standard switch plates. *****

A huge leap away from the plain white ones.

You will have 4 happy plugged in gismos in this "Textured Collage" piece.   

 

"Wide Paisley"

Stamped and artified "Texture Collage" gilded with silver oxide

"Sea Creatures"

                                                     

"Ambrosia" with all its swirls and circles is sure to perk up any area.

"River Bed" in teal, turqouise, and aqua. Finally an alternative to those boring white outlets!

 

 

 

"Deco Sphere" is texture and color rich and will still tie in well with rooms that have a lot of earth tones.

 

"Ambrosia" looks delicious in the blues.

"River Bed" loaded with copper, brass, and bronze oxides.

"Ocean Waves" made in the striking black & silver combination.

 

 

"Fauna" has an intricate and lovely texture with an emphasis on antique bronze and copper oxides.

 

 

 

"Ocean Waves"

 

"Rubies"

"Fusilli"














 

"Wood Grain"

"Somersault"

 "Jambalaya" gilded one area at a time with new colors. This piece is available in outlets, single standards, double standards, single Decoras, and double Decoras.

Next up:

These are for your kitchen, pantry area, powder room, bathroom, furniture drawers, and bi-fold closet doors.

 

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