fawkes
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Post by fawkes on Mar 8, 2015 10:37:51 GMT -8
I've wanted to make some jewels for my dolls for quite some time but didn't know how or what form to give them...Then I found some videos on youtube about jewels made by Dale Armstrong with the technique of wire wrapping and was amazed by what she could do with some silver and gold wire. So I decided to give it a try. The photo shows a tiara I'm making with sterling silver wire, a Paua shell cabochon, silver and Swarowsky beads.  IMG_3249[1] by BGDolls, on Flickr |
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Post by allurose on Mar 8, 2015 14:49:37 GMT -8
Very cool! Wire wrapping is lots of fun, <3
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Post by bibarina on Mar 10, 2015 14:59:10 GMT -8
Wow- I'd love to give this a go!
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fawkes
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Post by fawkes on Mar 10, 2015 23:38:44 GMT -8
Bibarina, go ahead. Just do it if you feel like it. You'll see it's not that complcated. There are lots of books available and many step by step videos on youtube. Here I followed Dale Armstrong's instructions as this is my first try. The piece varies a little from the original design. I had to make a lot of calculations too as it's originally designed for humans and not dolls! The scale is obviously not the same so you can't really use the same gauges and think smaller.
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Post by allurose on Mar 11, 2015 6:34:09 GMT -8
I agree! It takes practice, but it's rewarding. Fawkes, you did a great job wrapping that stone. It looks very professional. I'd love to see it on a doll once you're done!
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fawkes
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Post by fawkes on Mar 11, 2015 9:29:46 GMT -8
I've planned to make a few pieces of jewelry for the three dolls I'm working on (crowns, a necklace and earrings); of course I'll post pictures when they're finished. You're right Allurose the stone gave me a hard time - lol But I think it was worth the time I spent on it.
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Post by bibarina on Mar 11, 2015 10:42:44 GMT -8
It looks fabulous! I can't wait to see all your pieces finished. I will definitely give it a go at some point, so thanks for the pointers.
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Post by Snegurochka on Mar 14, 2015 8:32:49 GMT -8
That is beautiful! I like the looks of wire wrapped jewelry ^_^ I hope we can see this piece on one of your dolls soon!  |
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Post by ivdolls on Mar 14, 2015 8:48:26 GMT -8
Very pretty and looks like so much work.
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