**See my latest, very special Faery Mermaid Healer here: Faery Mermaid Healer, Quartz Point Read about my process below!

When I made my first Faery Healer, I was looking for a more
interesting way of selling crystals. I used to vend at Renaissance Faires, and
yes, I dressed up as a corseted wench and sold incense, crystals, tarot decks,
my own art, and other spiritual items. When I closed that business to
concentrate on selling my fairy art, I had some leftover merchandise. It was
about this time I started sculpting in polymer clay, and I thought, wouldn’t it
be cute if little Faeries brought the messages of crystals to mortals?

I set to work right away, and made a prototype, which I
still have. Not yet satisfied with this model, I worked on a few more, and
liked the way they turned out. At this time I was also producing larger
sculptures and selling them on eBay. I wanted a more affordable doll for those
who could not purchase my more expensive pieces, which usually run anywhere
from $250.00 to $350.00. And so, I listed the first Faery Healers for sale on
my web site, and they were sold in a matter of days.

Sculpting Faery Healers is a part of my weekly routine.
Their little faces shine up at me from my sculpting table and make me smile.
It’s gratifying to see them come to life. The first thing I do is choose a
crystal. I shop for all my crystals individually—I don’t buy in bulk—choosing
only the ones that “speak” to me, and appear to have the best energy, clarity
and finish. This is a very important process, for I believe in the healing
power of all of nature, and these crystals are sacred gifts from the earth.

Next comes the other fun part—the sculpting. I begin with a
wire armature. This is to insure that they are strong and will not break in the
shipping process. Then I usually sculpt the bodies, their little tushies and
plump legs, right onto the crystal. I add faerie slippers or boots, and then
sculpt their arms and hands. Because they are so small—usually between two and
three inches tall—I bake them after every addition of clay. This makes it
easier to handle the piece without squishing the previously sculpted area. The
last thing I sculpt is the face. This is the most fun for me. I sometimes feel
they are whispering Faerie secrets as ancient and wise as nature herself. I
paint and dress them in hats, if they are witches or bubbles if they are
mermaids and send them out into the world to work their magic. And they do! I
receive so many nice emails from customers telling me how much they enjoy their
little Faeries. To me, this is what the Faery Healers are all about. The tag
line in my eBay auctions is “Healing the World One Faery at a Time,” and I
believe they are doing just that!

My latest creation is a Faery Mermaid Healer,
and I think this one is extremely special. First of all, the Quartz Crystal
that comes with this faerie is gorgeous, and resonates with a gentle energy. Quartz
is a very good crystal for clearing negativity. It also helps to focus energy,
aids psychic abilities, and brings the body into balance. This Faery Healer can
be removed from the crystal (most cannot be removed) so that she might visit
with other dolls you have collected, but my guess is that she’s happiest
resting on her crystal. Her tail is blue and white, and reminds me of Delft
China. Her hair is white Tibetan lamb’s hair and her crown is made of natural
shells and glass iridescent bubbles.

Thanks so much for reading my blog and for supporting my art. May the Faeries always Bless you!

Janice