Bags are us

I am still working with this clay I bought here in the Philippines.To be honest,it was pretty challenging as I do not know how it will react to various techniques I had been doing.I tried using my cookie cutter before this,Failed.I tried making a simple calico cat-failed-the clay was too soft and apparently,the time it takes for it to cure and for me to add some more details is unknown presently.It resulted with a deformed head.

I thought of making simple things as bags so here I am.

I started by mlusing my cookie cutter ti make these circles.It took forever since the clay is either clinging to the cutter or sticking on my work area.

I added the details with the knife to create the stitch effect.

I rolled out a flat piece of clay to create the body of the bag.

This is how it looks like when done.I used a small scissor to cut through the clay.

Side view look....

This is how I started making the zipper.I cut a piece of clay.

Then used the cutter tool to create the effect.I did not initially do the zipper detail because I am concerned that it might get smooshed in when I attach the pieces together.

This is how I created the straps.

And the details I made.

I decided to create some simple designs.I got some orange clay pieces and placed them strategically by the sides to complete the look.

Done.This is the finished product.I did attempt making a handbag which you must have noticed at the top.

That was the first bag I created from this batch.

Final looks.I have not yet done anything else.These are made from airdry clay and I wanted to wait a bit for the pieces to dry up before incorporating anything else.