Paper mache pod, made from ripped up romance novel and diluted PVA glue.  Painted with gesso.

Mien from Red Red Day creates the most heart-squeezingly beautiful objects with paper mache.  I just had to give it a go. 

My 'pod' is very thin walled and suffered a little bit of collapse while drying, but the final stucture is strong and holds its (wonky) shape well. 

It was a lot of fun to photograph the pod. I set up a little 'set' on my desk next to a window and happily snaped away for ages. I have had a fair amount of difficulty photographing my work since we moved due to lack of good light in the flat, so I'm pretty chuffed that I've found an OK solution.

Today is a public holiday here, Picnic Day.  We didn't get to have a picnic though, Chris was called into work and I had a nap - two dinner parties, two nights in a row and maybe just a little too much to drink finally caught up with me.