Sari-Inspired Jewelry Progress
I thought I'd post some images of a piece I've been working on the last few days. I'm working on various projects for the upcoming CONvergence here in the Twin Cities, and one of them is a brass wire-wrapped statement piece. I've simplified my favorite motif from some sari material I recently picked up (for a corset). Here's a photo of the material:
And here's a detail of the motif:
And finally, here's my piece:
The piece measures approximately 2 3/4" x 3". Currently, I'm thinking of sewing the piece onto a backing of the brown material, or possibly another fabric. I'm also considering embroidering, to add more detail and dimension. I haven't decided if this will be a brooch/badge, barrette, or statement necklace, yet.
For those of you who are wire-workers, I'm sure you'll see lots of flaws and potential improvements (and I welcome comments and input, since I'm by no means an expert on this). You might be interested to know that I made the entire piece aided only by wire-cutters, two sets of flat-nose pliers, a small crochet hook (for small loops), and a paintbrush (for larger curves/loops/leaves).
Thoughts?
And here's a detail of the motif:
And finally, here's my piece:
The piece measures approximately 2 3/4" x 3". Currently, I'm thinking of sewing the piece onto a backing of the brown material, or possibly another fabric. I'm also considering embroidering, to add more detail and dimension. I haven't decided if this will be a brooch/badge, barrette, or statement necklace, yet.
For those of you who are wire-workers, I'm sure you'll see lots of flaws and potential improvements (and I welcome comments and input, since I'm by no means an expert on this). You might be interested to know that I made the entire piece aided only by wire-cutters, two sets of flat-nose pliers, a small crochet hook (for small loops), and a paintbrush (for larger curves/loops/leaves).
Thoughts?