Steampunk Vorpal Bunny

Steampunk Bunny, Clockwork Sparrow

I loved making these Steampunk animals, and I want to make more. Its getting used to the PMC- (it's so elastic) and learning how to sculpt with it, and then using the torch to sinter the silver. It's just soooo what I like to do. 

My First Attempts in PMC

These are the little things I made in PMC class.  I just can't stop looking at them. I can't believe that those small lumps of stamped clay became real silver! Unbelievable! I can't wait to really explore the medium and make things that reflect my own style. 

My Sketch book

Learning about PMC

I recently took a class in Precious Metal Clay. When I first heard about it, I really was so excited! This is a medium I know- CLAY!!!! I've got a major in Ceramic Sculpture and I've been making miniatures in Fimo for a long long time. So for me, PMC might just open up a whole new way of making jewelry , and my sketch book is getting crammed full of ideas. 

My Cancer Support Team- My best friends- (whom I consider my family)- have been very supportive of my decision to explore this new medium, and they have helped me get a torch, metal clay and other necessities.  I can't tell you how this sort of support really encourages me to create, live my life without fear and move forward. I think all Cancer Survivors need that sense of hope, of life moving forward. You can't get stuck worrying. 

New Necklaces for Spring

I just love the image of the little angel painting a far away cloud. When I found the image, I knew I wanted to transpose it to a necklace.  I drew the image with pencils and sealed it, and then placed it in an antique pocket watch.

Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

San Francisco

The weather was a balmy 66 degrees and everything was bright and clean.  Just a perfect day in San Francisco.

More of my Jewelry

Creating

Hello!

I'm Babette Henri, an artist fascinated by the darker Victorian aesthetic and Steampunk images. 

I've been painting and repurposing materials for a long time, fashioning things into jewelry.

Here's some of my work: