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Post by michelle on Jan 28, 2021 23:09:05 GMT -6
If I had made a loop and hung it on a chain, I’d have been all right, but I decided to make a choker. So I made a strap for the back: And it looks really good. Attachment DeletedBut when I wore it, the beads slipped around: Attachment DeletedHa! Not what I was going for. But I still consider this a success, because make a beaded bezel was the goal for this challenge. I’m moving on to beaded embroidery. Those beaded bezels will be sewn down. No slippage!
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Post by DawninCal on Jan 29, 2021 0:02:18 GMT -6
I love it! You totally met the goals of this challenge, Michelle. As far as the slippage goes, that's the kind of thing I consider a learning experience. Figure out how to fix the problem and it won't happen again. I often think we jewelry designers are engineers as well. It's just that our problems are in miniature. There is so much to jewelry construction, but those who don't make it will never understand all the time and consideration that goes into making a perfectly well balanced piece entails. Dawn
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Post by caeterle on Jan 29, 2021 1:26:11 GMT -6
She's perfect for a choker! You'll be a beader in no time, I can't wait to see how you deal with this problem.
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Post by lotty64 on Jan 29, 2021 11:05:15 GMT -6
Michelle, you nailed it. Catrin your piece is stunning I especially like the sequins for the wings,genius.
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Post by michelle on Jan 29, 2021 13:14:01 GMT -6
Thanks for all the words of encouragement ladies!
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Post by Irith-Rita on Jan 30, 2021 13:29:46 GMT -6
I like it a lot! Unfortunately my neck is too short now for a choker. I would love to make one too!
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Post by michelle on Jan 31, 2021 1:36:26 GMT -6
I like it a lot! Unfortunately my neck is too short now for a choker. I would love to make one too! This may not end up being a true choker. While I like how they look, I didn’t really enjoy the feeling of wearing it. Maybe my neck is too short too!
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Post by caeterle on Jan 31, 2021 9:08:34 GMT -6
Finished! I found needles with a larger filigree disk to sew on. This is a picture on my rustic cardigan. It's hard to see here, but if the pin is straight, the dragonfly sits at an angle.
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Post by DawninCal on Jan 31, 2021 12:00:06 GMT -6
Absolutely stunning, Cat. I truly, sincerely mean that. What a beautiful work of art you've created! Dawn
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Post by DawninCal on Jan 31, 2021 12:00:43 GMT -6
Michelle, I find that as I've gotten older, I can no longer tolerate wearing anything that fits too snugly around my throat. Even crew neck tshirts are out. Any top I wear has to have either a scoop or v-neck, otherwise I'm constantly tugging at it. I think it might have something to do with how our skin starts to thin as we age. Or, maybe my neck is getting shorter too! Dawn
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Post by DawninCal on Jan 31, 2021 12:03:30 GMT -6
I picked up what I needed to get started at Michael's on Friday. They only had two left so I'm glad I went by there when I did. I hope to start working on my project today. It's going to rain for the next few days, so this is a good time for an indoor activity. Dawn
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Post by caeterle on Jan 31, 2021 13:41:28 GMT -6
Thank you, Dawn! I was really glad that my friend advised me to look for that kind of pin and that I found the filigree one.
I'll be tapping my fingers now.
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Post by DawninCal on Jan 31, 2021 15:18:57 GMT -6
By the way, what size is the pin? Oh, and you should post this up at S&T. This forum doesn't get as much traffic as S&T and this piece needs to be seen. Yea, well. Just don't start tapping your toes! I've gathered up the materials I think I'll need. Hoping to start on it after I put a coat of paint in the hallway which is what I'm heading off to do right now. Dawn
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Post by caeterle on Jan 31, 2021 16:45:12 GMT -6
The dragonfly is about 5 inch wide. The pin part which starts with the disk (about 7/8 inch, it sits near the abdomen) is about 3 inch long.
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Post by caeterle on Feb 1, 2021 6:44:24 GMT -6
Oh, and Dawn, I think everyone in our little group has seen it now, so it would feel like fishing for compliments if I post it in S&T as well!
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