This week I was planning to complete wirework pendants for my 2nd shelf (in the new shop that I'm always harping on about). I have concentrated on established designs as they are quicker to make than fiddling with new designs. But I felt that you wouldn't want to see work you can see over at my Polly Polkadot shop.
... and then last night changed everything. I got the children in bed and asleep by 7pm, we had all eaten, I had washed up and the OH had even hoovered the floor. So there was nothing for it, but a trip to the studio at the bottom of the garden.
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| This the only pendant design I would class as finished from last night, the rest are 'designs in progress'! |
But I had an excellent session, with lots of ideas to work on. The following are snapshots taken this morning.
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| Tree |
I spent ages on the first pendant, but I just couldn't get it to lie how I wanted it, so I think that might go on the noticeboard until I come up with a new way to use it.
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| Chain of hearts |
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| The squiggle |
This pendant doesn't have enough curve to the tail, but it is a starting point.
OK, so now I must move onto the 3rd shelf, something a bit different just to hedge my bets on sales!
I'm sure the treble clef will be a successful design - it's something a lot of people will identify eith! I also like your "squiggle"!
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Wow, that looks like a really productive evening! I love the treble clef and hearts and squiggle (actually I think they have all come out brilliantly and will, I am sure evolve even more over time!)
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff.
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The treble clef is really good and I think the one with not enough tail would look good with the tail 'folded' inside the upside down tear drop. Does that make sense?
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Jan, I really like that suggestion, can I send you a sketch pad for more ideas?!
ReplyDeleteThe chain of hearts is so appealing. With your treble clef can you wind both the start and the tail around a little more (a bit like a spring), I know when I doodle them that is how I sketch them.
ReplyDeleteMusic designs are great - I mean, who doesn't like music right? These are will go like hot cakes. Well not cakes, since they aren't cakes... but you know what I mean right? ;)
ReplyDeleteThe hearts are my favourite. You certainly got busy in your small amount of free time!
ReplyDeleteYou really have been busy what a great use of your evening. I love all your designs but the hearts are my favourite. I also like your tree I think that will turn out really well with more practise.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely have your own style. I love jewellery like this very simple and very effective designs - you've got my vote.
ReplyDeleteLove the treble clef, I remember this being on of the first things I drew when I was at school and I was learning to read music.
ReplyDeleteI like these, they are very simple and organic.
ReplyDeleteSuch intricate work, beautiful
ReplyDeleteThese look great!! My favourite is the squiggle :)
ReplyDeleteAll ace but my favourite is tree, it just looks so interesting.
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