First off, I finally played with twining. I wanted to see what I could discover regarding any potential for jewelry making. It may appear at times that I am evolving into a basket maker, but I assure you I am not. I cannot stop looking for ways that I can get my weaving to have a hole down the center of it, where as a basket maker, probably despises having a hole at the bottom of their vessel:)
So I set up my first twining project with a center hole. Pulled too hard on some some sides and not hard enough on others, it's quite wobbly:) Not that I expected any less, this was an exploration project, not an actual jewelry making one.
What the heck is a girl to do with so many spokes? Hmmm?I don't know yet!
After that, I decided to twine again using less spokes. Than I decided not to twine my spokes but decorate them in Iza Malzyck fashion. I've always wished I could make some cool 3D pendant designs in the way that she does, or to make Octopus beads in the way that Lynne Merchant does. After yesterday I realized I finally can do these things!!
I'm not happy with the finish on the pendant. It's very hard to polish when there is so much depth. I have some ideas to resolve that next time.
The ruffly wire spokes around the top remind me of an Elizabethen collar:)
Green garnet, peridot, pearl.
That is beautiful! I admire the fact that you're constantly pushing yourself. I wish I could get into that mode. :D
ReplyDeleteNancy, long before I started this blog I admired your work! All your designs are impeccably made and your taste is stellar!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I can't wait to see what that first piece turns into :-))).
ReplyDeleteThanks Swati!
ReplyDeleteMary, its beautiful. I love the twists and turns of the pendant and the stones, once again fabulous. I especially love this piece because Peridot is my birthstone :)
ReplyDeleteTamara, thank you! I enjoyed looking at your beautiful cards on your blog!
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