German Belsnickle Santa Handcrafted From An Antique Chocolate Mold
Handcrafted Belsnickle Santa figure, 9" tall, was created by molding chalkware (plaster of paris) into a rare German antique chocolate mold. The white plaster surface offers a 3D canvas for the design and colors of your choosing. The piece shown was hand painted with an intricate leaf design. Custom Choices 1) This piece can be painted in the color of your choice with no design for $95. 2) Choose the design shown for $150. 3) Prices for more complex designs are upwards of $150. Email for more photos of different designs that I have done using this mold in the past. The inspiration for my artwork reflects a love of floral and fauna, historical art motifs and the beauty of nature. Using self-taught methods, my folk art captures the character and warmth of a centuries old tradition of chalkware and offers unique, hand crafted treasures. While some pieces are crafted using engaging innovative designs, others are inspired by the designs of centuries past. The exacting craftsmanship, colorful design, and finishing of these pieces reflects our historic past and as a result, each piece takes on the patina of a well-loved antique. Finishing expertise and attention to eye-catching details ensure a treasure that will last a lifetime.
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I am a Harvard educated PhD scientist turned self-taught artist. Gypsum plaster, or plaster of paris, poured into antique chocolate molds creates a unique three dimensional canvas for my art. My intricate hand painted designs reflect my love of floral and fauna and are inspired by my research of historical art motifs.
About My Work
The art of molding plaster of paris, referred to as chalkware, into holiday treasures is a centuries old German tradition.
My Folk Art brings together this German tradition with antique chocolate molds and offers a unique, handcrafted treasure that will last a lifetime. I love painting in rich, saturated colors and most of my artwork involves intricate designs borrowed from nature.
While some pieces are crafted using engaging innovative designs, others are inspired by the designs of centuries past. The exacting craftsmanship, colorful design, and antiquing finishes reflect our historic past and as a result, each piece takes on the patina of a well-loved antique.
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