eclecton #18

Eclecton # 18 components: body and neck: toothpaste tube (Crest Extra Whitening with Tartar Protection, 8 oz.); legs: large bobby pins (Goody?); head: pump top (St. Ives Advanced Therapy Lotion, 18 oz.); eyes: plastic tips from bobby pins; crest: garment tag fasteners; tail: hairpins; miscellaneous: trace evidence of all-purpose white glue.

Looks like this is what happens when you don’t squeeze the tube from the bottom and roll as you go up…

eclecton #17

Eclecton # 17 components: body and neck: motor oil bottle (Safeway SAE 10W-40); legs: plastic combs; eye/nose/mouth: valve cleaner funnel cap (Lubro Moly Ventil Sauber, 150 ml) and water-soluble marker cap; tail: garden wand lever; miscellaneous: trace evidence of all-purpose white glue.

eclecton #16

Eclecton # 16 components: body: deodorant stick casing (Mennen Speed Stick, Unscented); front fins: plastic forks; eyes: inner cap carton seal (Lucerne whole milk, half gallon) and rubber bands; back fins: fabric white poinsettia leaves; tail: dental floss holder; miscellaneous: trace evidence of all-purpose white glue.

eclecton siblings

I never thought about the possibility of eclecton families but when I noticed these two guys, it was obvious. Putting their heads together, these two 300 fl. oz. laundry detergent jugs (All Free Clear and Safeway Select Ultra Free [related to eclecton #3?]) simply appropriated a plastic grape each and began looking around.

eclecton # 15

Eclecton # 15 components: body and neck: lower part of a scrub brush; legs: mechanical pencils; head: pump top (Mary Kate & Ashley body spray [!??]); eyes: plastic poinsettia stamens; miscellaneous: trace evidence of all-purpose white glue.

Eclecton #14 - for Illustration Friday: Save

I haven’t connected to Illustration Friday for a long time but when I heard this week’s theme was “Save” and I had just found this eclecton, it seemed to be a good match.

Eclecton # 14 components: head and body: toilet paper roll; eyes: Q-tip; and as always: trace evidence of all-purpose white glue.