Sea Glass and textile Art of St Michael's Mount, Cornwall

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I love art and find inspiration from my surroundings here in Cornwall. I have collected sea glass from our local beaches for a while and I wanted to find some way to use some of it, showing off the wonderful patina and colours. There is a huge diversity in shape, texture and colour on our beaches. Some of it is really well-weathered, maybe in the sea for over 40 years!
This project used sea glass as well as Bondaweb (sorry - spelt wrong in the video!), acrylic paint, curtain lining, embroidery threads in many colour, and beads.
To view a St Michael's Mount piece for sale visit our Esty shop: www.etsy.com/u...
Music: 'Manhattan' by Dyalla, 'Lullaby' by Yung Logos both from the RU-vid Audio Library.
If you are interested in this piece of art, please email at cornishwalkingtrails@gmail.com.
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@sharonmitch3848 4 года назад

Sarah is so talented, what a beautiful piece of art!

@louisefrohock1 4 года назад

Love how you have mixed the media or paints,embroidery and found objects to create this stunning art work. More videos like this please

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Now that's a thought! It was to fill the gaps while we couldn't get out and about doing our walking videos, but maybe a midweek extra! I have been looking through our photos and inspired by some images already, so watch this space! Sarah :)

@louisefrohock1 4 года назад

@@CornishWalkingTrails We live in Cornwall and sometimes it is just too wet for walking but with artwork inspired by your walks, well that would just add another dimension

@karenhartley2211 Год назад

I have really enjoyed this video, I would love to see more of these art ones! I also love watching your walking videos too!! Thanks to you both for all your hard work... it’s very much appreciated.😊

@esthermorrissey1454 4 года назад

What a lot of patience you have & you are indeed very talented. The end result of all your hard work was a very beautiful picture and the sea glass worked well. Like you I felt that the Mount was a worthy subject. I really enjoyed it.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you! Cheers! Sarah :)

@sharonpearl9318 4 года назад

The finished product is beautiful. You are a real artist. Brilliant.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you! Sarah :)

@gypsycatharina 4 года назад

I am in love with your artwork , I have seen the place 10 years ago and I fel in love and again with your art! Love from the Netherlands , RINI

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

I am busy making another textile art video, the subject is Porthleven that I am working on now and hope to release the video in the next few months, Sarah :)

@petes-westcountry-photos 4 года назад

Now that’s dedication and talent, well done Sarah, looks amazing. Xx.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thanks so much! 😊Sarah :)

@anitaford6559 4 года назад

You should be proud it’s beautiful. You are talented.

@MrTerryb1956 4 года назад

What an amazing talent you have especially the detail to create something so beautiful it captures The Mount perfectly xxx

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you! Sarah :)

@keefnbales 4 года назад

Just how talented are you! Marazion....once my home in Cobble Corner and a place always in my heart. I used to walk my dog on rocky beach to top tieb regularly as dogs were allowed there. A stunning place. Missed so much. Absolutely love your art work. Brilliant.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Oh wow! Totally agree, once you traverse the rocks at the start of the beach, it feels like a different world to the Mount side - love it! And the right name too! Sarah :)

@keefnbales 4 года назад

@@CornishWalkingTrails I guess that's where the name for the shop came from. Stunning place.

@tobyanderson2934 3 года назад

Hi Sarah. This is Ms. Toby in Santa Barbara.I love your St. Michaels Mt. It is great.And it's really neat the way you iron it on so you can sew French knots and stuff.Ive done all that kinda piecemeal in my life.But since Im older and can't walk, needing a new hip and knee " you have inspired me to practice, practice , practice.Its Like playing an instrument you gotta practice. I will take my scooter and my art things and go concentrate on my art. Everybody always asks me to but I get lost in feeling sorry for myself.so I WILL CARRY ON . Thank you honey . lots o' love

@CornishWalkingTrails 3 года назад

How wonderful - I hope you are happy with your progress!! Creativity is good for the soul! Sarah :)

@JoannaLouise200 4 года назад

Beautiful!! I too would love to see more of your mixed media art work Sarah. I had no idea this 'printing' technique was possible with original acrylic art work and Bondaweb...a real eye opener! x

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you so much! Sarah :)

@amybristow1389 3 года назад

Beautiful work! Such a creative way of combining different techniques

@CornishWalkingTrails 3 года назад

Ahhh! Thank you! I am working on a piece about Porthleven, video to follow soon. And I have learned to drill sea glass and have some projects on the way! Sarah :)

@AnnieWarbux 4 года назад

Ooohh!! Love it!! Love it Love it Love it!!

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you! Sarah :)

@jessicastrideart 6 месяцев назад

Another amazing piece! I love how you’ve incorporated the local sea glass and the gorgeous textures of your stitches, fantastic!x

@lorindacarne9298 4 года назад

Absolutely gorgeous Sarah ... you are so talented - it really captures the Mount and the cobble stones. You are so clever - wonderful. Loved that you used some sea glass too - especially the pieces from Marazion.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

The pieces from Marazion were great colours and I knew what I wanted to do when i found them - it was a must! Sarah :)

@lorindacarne9298 4 года назад

They are lovely pieces ... I will look on that beach next time - they make your beautiful artwork extra special

@calyherdman7339 4 года назад

This is amazing Sarah I love the way you used the sea glass too Also loved Andrew coming in with his Cornish Pastie Well done

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you! I think sea glass is fascinating! Sarah :)

@amyfrazier550 4 года назад

Thank you for another great home video.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

My pleasure! Thank you, Sarah :)

@shaunspencer6437 2 года назад

Lovely. And totally unique

@CornishWalkingTrails 2 года назад

Thank you! Sarah :)

@mandyboyd64 4 года назад

👏🏻 Absolutely brilliant! Well done Sarah, really lovely picture and beautiful work ❤️ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you so much! Sarah :)

@cjminar 4 года назад

Your art work is amazing! Thank you for sharing!

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you! Cheers! Sarah :)

@cuccumagic 4 года назад

What a beautiful and relaxing video, we like a lot 👏👏 very beautiful art work. Ciao

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Many thanks! Sarah :)

@susannortham11.11 4 года назад

Fantastic job, Sarah - very pretty. Love the sea glass art and the driftwood sculptures, particularly the horses. And that pasty, well that's another work of art :)

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you so much! Yes, I was video-bombed! Sarah :)

@ianmiller4445 4 года назад

Thanks for another pleasant and unique glimpse into another place, another world.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Our pleasure! I think we need it at times! Sarah :)

@michaelwood3099 4 года назад

Oh wow, without sounding patronising I think you've amazed a lot of people today. A woman of many talents.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Or many hobbies that I am just tenacious about and I love learning new things so this was a good project, inspired by my daughter! Sarah :)

@bettinayoungs5876 4 года назад

What a beautiful piece, Sarah! It was fascinating to watch you work and fun to hear you describe the process from conception to finished product. Thank you for sharing. You're making such good use of your time in quarantine! Now I'm curious to know how you will display your work of art. My mom started the tradition of collecting sea glass, and now her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren have all taken up the hobby. We display it around our homes in glass vases to add a bit of color and whimsy. After Covid, when our postponed trip to Cornwall finally happens, I will be collecting sea glass from beaches in Cornwall to bring home and display. Perhaps it'll be from the very beaches you've mentioned. Thanks again for another great video. Bettina from Connecticut

@loripadilla669 4 года назад

Sarah this is brilliant 💕 thank you for sharing.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thanks so much! 😊Sarah :)

@carolann963 4 года назад

A lovely surprise Sarah. I think you've started something now! Don't be surprised if you get requests for more. There are so many beautiful places from your walks to choose from and with your imagination, well who knows? I also love art and crafty things. My teacher was a Sri Lankan lady who taught me Gold work and stump work. I know what you mean about doing the French knots, very satisfying. (not weird!). Couching is another one I like to do. Its strange as only last night I was going through my threads and beads. Maybe this is a prompt for me to start again. I'm currently into knitting socks which is very addictive, especially with all the different coloured yarns. So Sarah, carry on doing what you are doing - your work is both imaginative and beautiful. PS: I love where Andrew came in and tempted you with that lovely CP and the cheeky smile to go with it.💕

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

You sound like a fellow crafter! I have always fancied knitting socks. I have never really known what yarn to choose, wary of itchy feet! Sarah :)

@rev7690 4 года назад

Wow! Hidden talents... You did well... 👍💐

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you so much 😀Sarah :)

@sudsymama 4 года назад

Very lovely project Sarah! You obviously have a knack for it and very good eyesight. Loved the cat interruptions. I liked how Andrew got into the video with his pasty too. LOL. Thanks for sharing your artwork.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thanks so much! We have 3 cats, one is 17, so it was inevitable that I would be interruppted, Sarah :)

@keefnbales 4 года назад

Absolutely stunning! Love it love it love it. Pssst ... my favourite place ..... The Minack. 😉😉😉😘 Of course it would have been The Mount but .....

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Yay! Thank you! I think the Minack would make an interesting subject. Thank you! Sarah :)

@jennieandrews9707 4 года назад

Very impressed

@JoannaLouise200 4 года назад

Beautiful!...I didn't know about this acrylics technique with the web fabric...really clever. I love finding those little treasures of sea-glass when beachcombing...I think you've got to be 'in the zone' to spot them! All those French knots needs a lot of patience!, and though I dont have your painting talent, I shall give it a go myself. I'm now searching for more of your craft projects videos. x

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Hi Joanna! This was my first craft project video, made for lockdown when it was difficult to film our walking videos. I have been asked to paint a scene for a subscriber and I am making a video about that, so should be published in a couple of weeks! Sarah :)

@PatlLawson 4 года назад

Your work is inspiring me Sarah! Combining painting with embroidery and surface embellishments is such a great idea. I came home from Cornwall with smallish finger shaped stones from Pentire’s rocky shore. They’re calling me now. I think you may have started something for like minded artists. I would love to see more of your interpretations of favourite places. Maybe another channel for makers in the making? I suspect you get up to more crafting of things. I’ve long admired your hat collection, by the way.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Hi Pat, Thank you and yes there will be a few like this I think! The reception to the video was really good! Sarah :)

@TheKaris9 4 года назад

Amazing, Sarah! What a great project. Really enjoyed watching how you did it all :)

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! It was good fun and I was pleased with the result. It was touch and go at one stage tbh! Sarah :)

@pja9142 3 года назад

lovely! thank you!

@user-ee9vx5ws5q 4 года назад

Сара, ты замечательная рукодельница! По-настоящему творческий человек! Я просто в восторге от ваших талантов! Спасибо!

@TravellingTorunn 4 года назад

Wow, Sarah! I don't know where to begin. You are a talented and skilled artist. The way you did the painting first, and all the embroidery techniques you know of, tell me you have done these things for quite a while. But the best of all is the way you so lovingly enhanced all the details with structure and colours in the most artful way. I am actually stunned. You made it so real and yet like a fairy tale :) Thank you! Torunn :-)

@bookprincess612 4 года назад

Isn't that great ?? Just a joy to watch her making it.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you so much! You are very kind with your compliments and yes, always dabbled in a bit of art; joined an art club once but was a revelation to me that the sweet little old ladies turned into playground kids on exhibition day, all vying for the prime spot, regardless of their talent! Love people watching! Sarah :)

@bookprincess612 4 года назад

@@CornishWalkingTrails Now I understand a lot more about your eye for pretty little details (how to find Pisky), special light or a special flower. That's the big difference to other channel: your sense for beauty and (Andrew's) humor 😉😊 This video was such a lovely idea 💟

@jdh_images 4 года назад

That is fantastic

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you! Sarah :)

@jessicafuller9170 4 года назад

Looks lovely Sarah

@susanbarganier2282 4 года назад

I love making French knots, too! Beautiful textile! You are so talented.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Quite therapeutic - until the thread knots and the whole thing tangles!! Sarah :)

@musicismyfirstlove 4 года назад

Amazing art work love your videos. I hope to visit St Michaels mount this year post lock down. Keep up the good work.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

You should, totally magical beautiful place! I love it! Sarah :)

@gilliancave21 4 года назад

What a clever girl.!!!! My favourite place in Cornwall. ..after pothoustock Where I was born..👍💕💕

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

So cool! Perhaps we could return to Porthoustock to look for some sea glass! Sarah :)

@mistymint7983 4 года назад

Lovely work🧜‍♀️

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you! 😊Sarah :)

@laurencedunkley8097 4 года назад

Just watched the July video on the Helford, first ,now understand your skills so much better, still impressed!

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

That's good to know! An unusual technique and one that I really enjoy, Sarah :)

@alibobsmarland9572 4 года назад

That looks brilliant!😀

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you! Sarah :)

@anitaford6559 4 года назад

Your work is amazing! I would like to see you do one of the view from DM’s surgery or of the sea from the platt in port Isaac.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

That's a really good suggestion! I know that we have some photos of Port Isaac and I am sure that we have captured the view from there! Sarah :)

@dianewetherill185 4 года назад

Stunning talent, Sarah! Loved seeing your process and your drawing is beautiful! I come from a family of artists and fell into becoming an art teacher during my career working with young children. Now I see why I relate even more to your lifestyle! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!🎨 (and Andrew with his pasty completes the picture!)😹

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Such a compliment and from a qualified source too - thank you! I think maybe, an artistic mind sees the world differently, in a little more detail. I find myself frequently framing shots and thinking that would be nice to paint! Sarah :)

@dianewetherill185 4 года назад

Cornish Walking Trails So true about how artists see things! I really appreciate artists!❤️

@carolinegreenwell9086 4 года назад

Thanks so much Sarah. Wonderful !! And your hair is so long.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Oh thank you! Yes it is a bit unruly so I tend to keep it tied back, especially when walking on the cliff tops - almost impossible to see my feet sometimes! Sarah :)

@judybee 4 года назад

Clever girl! Sea and river glass fragments are so pretty. We go ''mudlarking'' & beachcombing here & have some wonderful finds from an old Victorian ''dump''. Amazing what you can find buried in the sand on the shore from long lost times. If you are interested there is a YG channel with Nicola White & Sci-finds. Amazing stuff they discover! At the moment though can't discover much at all apart from what's on TV!! Have even joined Netflix, catching up on old series like Life on Mars....I'm sure Life on Mars would be preferable at the mo!! In the meantime, look forward to Fridays with your new assortment of vids!!! x J x

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

All change for us next week! Although I have been working throughout this period, Andrew was furloughed but he is going back to work on Monday! He has caught up with several DIY jobs and completed the landscaping project - busy boy! Sarah :)

@suzannamatthews1619 4 года назад

Wow, beautiful piece of work

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you! Cheers! Sarah :)

@alisonalexandratou8723 4 года назад

How clever and talented you are, Sarah. Great project for lockdown, well done. 👏👍 Btw I thought Andrew was coming in to give you a well earned cup of tea not a pasty for himself!!! 😂

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Next time, maybe! Sarah :)

@alanm1725 4 года назад

Wow Fantastic!!! Glad to see Andrew had his Pasty but did I see sauce on his plate????? Lol!!!!!

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

That would be HP Fruity sauce! Sarah :)

@hazelegan6905 4 года назад

Fabulous work Sarah, love textiles but haven’t done any for years, also love picking up sea glass, newly acquired passion. You are incredibly talented and patient. Love that you kept the clip of Andrew and his pastie in , I guess it wouldn’t be a Cornish Walking Trails video without them😂

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Well, he had to make an appearance! Sarah :)

@Walksandwanders 4 года назад

As I said on Instagram this morning, Mrs E will love this. She watched this morning without me, and commented below (Hazel Egan). We’ve now watched it together. You have a lot of patience but a great result! We laughed at the appearance of Andrew and his pasty! 😂😂

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Wow, thank you! Watching twice! Sarah :)

@daviddowning8411 4 года назад

That was so interesting Sarah, so many hours work but what a result . It has inspired me to get out and finish some of my needlework shoved away somewhere . Pauline D.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

I always seem to have a project on the go! Quite good to finishing things too, very satisfying, Sarah :)

@susanridley7233 4 года назад

Loved your artwork we go every year to cornwall we have been to st Michael's mount .just had a knee replacement so walking is off the agenda at the mo lots of healing to do first.will miss cornwall this year but your artwork brought back very happy memories .your very talented thankyou cheered me up during this lockdown and knee pain .thankyou .I love your walks as well .

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Ahh! Bless you! and take care of that knee! Remember the physio will really help to get you moving, as and when you can! Sarah :)

@susanridley7233 4 года назад

@@CornishWalkingTrails thankyou only problem is I can not see a physio with this lockdown had my knee done 19 weeks ago saw physio 2 weeks after op that was last time not seeing surgeon till end of July so kinda having to do this on my own and struggling in a lot of pain every day and struggling to walk hopefully in time I will get better .

@susanridley7233 4 года назад

It was 10 weeks not 19

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

I hope things are improving for you! The pain does recede with time, you'll be a new woman soon1 Sarah :)

@susanridley7233 4 года назад

@@CornishWalkingTrails thankyou how do you know this have you had a knee replacement you are giving mehope

@karenduffy7836 4 года назад

Beautiful! You're so talented! I love Marazion & St. Michael's Mount. (Maybe your next piece of art should be a Cornish Pasty for your better half. LOL)

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Thank you! Cheers! Sarah :)

@TheFowey 4 года назад

good news for weds for you guys😄

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Yes! Indeed! But we are back at work and will miss the golden opportunity: no traffic jams and good weather! Groan! Sarah :)

@bookprincess612 4 года назад

WOW 💟 WOW 💟 WOW 💟 WOW Thank you so much for this wonderful video - a very special kind of a walk in Cornwall. And again: you are really an artist. Amazing - I enjoyed it so much !! ( Today we would have been started to Jacqui 😭 - now we booked next year same time 😢)

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for you enthusiastic comment! So sorry that you are not here but lovely to have something to look forward to! Sarah :)

@TheFowey 4 года назад

looks great french knots but prefer the little pleats along the pasty

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

LOL! I definitely know which one I would prefer to eat! Sarah :)

@davidhalsall7342 4 года назад

Wow,that is amazing,must have so much patience,and you managed to perm your hair halfway through 😂

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Just unruly hair! Thanks! Sarah :)

@MisterRSG 4 года назад

For a good morning tea check out Rosarios bed and breakfast in Marazion. Friendly blonde waitress also doubles as a barmaid in the Yacht inn in Penzance. And that'll be my last advertising for the day. Cheers, Randall in Sydney.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Ahhh! Memories!! Sarah :)

@stephenjohns3817 4 года назад

Fantastic Sarah!...Do you actually make pictures for people if asked? Knew a pasty was going to appear on that plate Andrew...lol.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Do you have somewhere in mind? Or a photo maybe? Send in our email, details on the 'About' tab! Sarah :)

@zabeerrashid8148 4 года назад

Thats beautiful Sarah, hidden talents 😀 Ketchup or HP Andrew....🤔

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

HP Fruity! Sarah :)

@heatherdepasquale9803 Год назад

This is so long since you posted this but I'm so excited to discover it. You've given me inspiration to do these techniques on the paper cards I make. Why didn't I collect some sea glass while I was in Cornwall😢. Do I dare suggest selling some sea glass on Etsy? Anyway, thanks for sharing your techniques! Beautiful!

@heatherdepasquale9803 Год назад

Just found some sea glass on Etsy from Florida coasts.

@CornishWalkingTrails Год назад

Oooo! Sound like you’ve been inspired to have a go! I’d love to see what you do! Sarah :)

@MakeDoAndMend1 4 года назад

Hi guys. Very interesting regarding your aaArt etc. Not seen that method before. Wondering why only one Woofa in ya walking vids. Can we have a video on your Woofas and Cat. Please. Names ages, character etc. Cheers from George and Jane

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Our black and white dog is old, 13 now and has lost his sight and hearing, so he stays at home these days. Hopefully we will be back out and about soon and filming our core walk videos - can't wait to get out on the cliff top again! Sarah :)

@cornwall9 4 года назад

Fantastic. Very talented. Do you sell your artwook Sarah?

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

I have never tried to sell my art but another subscriber has asked me to price up for a piece so maybe I will! It would be a great way to use the sea glass - it's so effective! Sarah :)

@kernowarty 4 года назад

Lovely depiction of The Mount. Does this method only work with acrylic paints?

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

I believe so because the glue on the Bondweb adheres well to the plastic nature of acrylics when it is heated by the iron, maybe gouache would work but I have not tried it. The fabric with the painting applied to it is quite stiff in character. My daughter is doing a textile course and I will ask her! Sarah :)

@kernowarty 4 года назад

@@CornishWalkingTrails Yes, I can see how acrylics would be best. I mainly use them for my art and I can peel them off my palette after they have dried and they are just a lump of plastic. I know sea glass is quite hard to find down here in West Cornwall because there are so many artists who look for it, along with driftwood. I was wondering if you could make your own in a gem tumbler, not sure if it would smooth out glass like it does stones though.

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

kernowarty very ‘plastic’y! I think there are videos about tumbling glass on RU-vid so may be worth checking out! They may indicate how long it takes etc. There are also sellers on eBay listing sea glass at reasonable prices, Sarah :)

@kernowarty 4 года назад

@@CornishWalkingTrails Thanks for the info Sarah, I shall check it out.

@stewartlockhart6444 4 года назад

Wonderful! Was that a traditional pasty?😂😂😂

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Yes it was! One of the ones I made for last week's video! Sarah :)

@Places2GoTravel 4 года назад

Hello my fellow walking enthusiasts, sorry I’ve not messaged you in a while I’ve been very unwell for the past six months or so and hence offline. Looking forward to catching up on your vids and releasing a few of my own too! How are things with you?

@CornishWalkingTrails 4 года назад

Sorry to hear that you have been unwell, I wish you a good recovery! Sarah :)

@Places2GoTravel 4 года назад

Cornish Walking Trails Thanks Sarah, it’s left me with disabilities so the nature of our holidays and leisure activities has changed. I can’t walk very well so watching your vids is awesome because I get the experience vicariously through you :)