Shrines

	Saint Teresa by the Sea A small polymer clay tile of Saint Teresa is centered in a shrine embellished with tiny sea shells. Three larger shells are positioned on the base to hold whatever you would like. A felt pad cushions the shrine and allows it to be placed on any surface. 6” x 4”	detail view
	Our Lady of Guadalupe box shrine This shrine can sit on a table or be hung on a wall. The wood box is painted red with yellow flowers and then stained. Three sides of the interior box are blue with tiny white stars. The floor of the box is antiqued teal and green. 8” x 6” x 2” side detail	polymer clay tile
	Roses and Lace Shrine This small shrine is constructed inside a round tin with a glass front. Inside, vintage lace, rhinestone buttons and tiny white lilies surround an image of the Madonna and Child. The image is imprinted into polymer clay and embellished with acrylic paint. The exterior of the tin is covered with white and red silk roses. Sitting on a felt base, the shrine measures 4” in diameter.	detail view
	San Martín de Porres Soft green moss, tiny river rocks and dried flowers surround a polymer clay tile of San Martín. A felt pad cushions the shrine and allows it to be placed on any surface. 6” x 4” x 4”	center tile detail
	Our Lady of Guadalupe beaded shrine A small polymer clay tile of Guadalupe is in the center of this tiny wooden shrine. The shrine is painted bright blue and accented with colorful designs on the sides. The entire shrine is draped with strands of brightly colored wooden beads. The base of the shrine is filled with tiny red silk roses. The inside of the shrine is painted turquoise. 4” x 2”	center tile detail
	Saint Francis box shrine (front)	interior detail
Clay leaves on a copper wire vine flow down the left side. The right side is a collage of elements around a center tile.	Saint Joseph box shrine 6” x 4” x ¾”	St. Joseph center tile
	Saint Brigid of Ireland Designed to hold a small votive, this shrine has a terra cotta tile set in the base and an image of St. Brigid set in the wall. The Brigid image is actually baked into a piece of polymer clay, framed with clay and then set into the wall. White paint accents her halo. A felt pad cushions the shrine and allows it to be placed on any surface. 6”x4”x5”
	Saint Francis Adorned with river rocks, shells and pieces of wood, this small shrine contains a bas-relief image of Saint Francis. The image is made from polymer clay and stained. 5”x3”x2”