Friday 16 March 2012

Goldwork Tattoo Necklace

I'm getting a lil carried away with my goldwork couching, I admit. But it's so much fun!
I'm currently in discussions with a jewellery designer-maker, with the possibility of a collaborative piece (watch this space - we've got some ideas of how we're going to work together) but in the meantime I thought I'd make a start on something jewellery-related of my own. Which showed willing when I turned up to the interview, and I get something nice and shiny to wear into the bargain.



Total overall dimensions: 3cm x 4cm (including the gold mount)

Simple, really: work an oval of couching, chop it up (!) and mount it into a charity-shop-scavenged find with Superglue. And then it's backed etc. behind. The silver couching thread really shimmers in the light when its worn (I will get a picture of it worn by me, but let's not scare everyone too soon.)

I'm thinking of making these available for sale via Etsy or something - any comments?

Oh, and I was very lucky enough to meet the Duchess of Cambridge last week when she graced RSN with a surprise visit: why didn't I wear this that day? Upon being asked whether I had any work to show her, I wish I could have whipped this out and said 'so, do you have any tattoos yourself?'
(Only joking. Well, possibly. Do they still send people to the Tower for impertinence?)


4 comments:

  1. I'm totally in love with your work. It's so wonderful! Love the or nue and can't wait to try it myself. What did you show the Duchess?

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  2. Wow! I love the way that turned out, all that detail and sparkle in such a small embroidery. Well done.

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  3. I love your take on Or Nue, I was tempted to take a class here in NZ, but the end result wasn't something I liked, you have re-inspired me to learn this technique! thanks!!

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  4. That's great, I would definitely buy one from your Etsy store!

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