gathering of ladies

finished mannequin

I have finished one mannequin. I think it came out quite well.
It always surprizes me how strong paper mache is.
I am going to try and make the other 3 out of plaster paris as I am running out of time.
Still waiting for the first one to dry.
If it works it is mass production here I come.

Pendant changed

I changed the pendant when I started making it.

It was supposed to have the stone at the bottom with the triangular bit at the top but I attached the bail on the wrong side.

I liked it that way, so I left it.It seems to work.

The stone stuck in the bezzle when I was checking the size even though

I had used the floss method to pull the stone out. The floss slipped.

The bezzle was still a little high so I had to file it down with the stone still in - not a good idea.

The corners are ok

But I was a little disappointed at the top corner as it just was not as neat as I wanted it to be.

I guess with practice I will get a little better.

bracelet update

Ok so I compromised a bit.

I am happy with the effect now I just hope they fit.

Melted earring

Aah. I hate it when I melt something especially when I know I should have left it alone. Melted an earring when I wanted to add heat texture because I thought it looked a little bland.
More scrap.

Made another chain.
decided to leave it all shiny - very pretty.

I sort of want to leave my bracelets unadorned. My idea being that they can add charms if they like or bead it if they are that way inclined.
I wanted to emphasise my new chain making skills.
I am very proud of them.
but Michaela says I must bead them.
decisions decisions.
Time is a factor here so plain is the way the shall stay for today.

New Bracelets

Its that time of the year when you need presents for everything.

I am working on my stock.

all the joints are fused. I am slowly getting the hang of it.

Jewellery Stands

I thought I would give my hands a break yesterday.
So I helped Michaela and Paige make Jewellery stands. You know the headless women with wire
coming out of her neck and arms to hang your jewellery from.
I made one long ago and Paige wanted to make a similar one for her mother for christmas.
Michaela wanted to make one for herself.
They are still lumps of paper mache at this stage but I willl post a pic when they are done.