I cant believe its been over a month since i last posted. Times have been very busy, with courses, and meetings etc, as well as ill children, a partner off work and on crutches, and the horrible weather we have been having. It just doesnt inspire me to do very much, but onwards and upwards as they say. I have been creating, including a competition entry, and some valentines inspired pieces.
This is a competition entry for Nicole Hanna's latest 'finish it' competition. with silver plated wire and several sunstone beads. | Valentines inspired piece with a jewel enamel heart, silver plated wire bail and deep red keshi pearls to compliment the colours in the heart. | A valentines inspired copper and black spinel pendant, with thick hammered wire and filigree. |
On monday (10th feb) I went to Redditch to take part in a course learning how to make viking knit dragons. The course was taught by the lovely Alison Tarry, and travelled there with my very good friend Michelle who was also doing the course. We learnt lots of wonderful new techniques, and polished some old ones. Although I didnt produce a whole dragon on the course, I made enough that I could bring it home to finish. Following this, I have produced my first dragon, and am in the process of doing the second one. Below are the pics of the first, and the plans and progress of the second.
Pop the dragon is still a work in progress, He still needs facial frills, a spine with spikes and some legs, and will be lying down, curled around a rock of some description, possibly agate once I find the right one for him.
So, this is what I have been doing recently, and possibly will be doing for some time yet since I have at least 2 more dragons to make in the upcoming weeks, Snap, who will be a fire dragon of some description, and a black wire dragon who is still unnamed, for my brother. I will get back to them now, I hope you have enjoyed seeing my babies. TTFN......
So, this is what I have been doing recently, and possibly will be doing for some time yet since I have at least 2 more dragons to make in the upcoming weeks, Snap, who will be a fire dragon of some description, and a black wire dragon who is still unnamed, for my brother. I will get back to them now, I hope you have enjoyed seeing my babies. TTFN......