Friday, November 13, 2009

Wool Hourglass Bracelet-Blog Tour Day 4







Good Morning,
Thank you to everyone who signed up to win our free copy of the Quiltmaker's 100 Block issue and all your kind comments about my designs. I am still taking names so just email me at heidi@ThwWhimsicalWorkshop.com. You have until 5:00pm on Friday. We will draw the winners Friday night and I will post them on Saturday.
Onto my jewelry piece for today. I created this wool bracelet using aluminum wire, wool and fabric glue.
First I took six 18" strands of aluminum wire and twisted them together. I cut the wire piece in half to create the top and bottom of the cuff bracelet. I then cut my shapes from the wool and wrapped them around the wire pieces. I added my accent pieces and then shaped the bracelet. I used another two piece of wool to each end to cover up the raw ends of the wire.
Sounds simple yet I had to make it a couple of times to get everything to look nice and neat. I think with jewelry as well as most art, the craftsmanship is what sells the piece. The piece has to be able to stand up to the wear and tear from wearing it and well as look finished. When working with fibers it is also important to add weight to the piece so it drapes correctly over the body. Hope you like this one. I have had the idea in my head for some time now and it is nice to finally have it out in reality and no longer just a concept. On to the next piece!!!!!
Until next time.....

4 comments:

  1. That is a neat idea with wool, very creative.

    Debbie

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  2. Love that "kissy" fish in your block. Now to find a baby that needs a quilt.

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  3. Wool, never thought of using that in jewelry. Hmmm...

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  4. I love this post , I think you love custom bracelet too !!

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