for someone i care about, i will work with swarovskis - not that they aren't beautiful, they are... i just don't tend to work with them...
because you know that i want to use fibers - but that's not her style... darn!
ok, off to work on this -
04 October 2010
what we do for friends -
one of nick's home teachers is getting married - we have known her for 6 years... and she asked me to make her bridal jewelry... (she is leaving for new orleans tomorrow - that means this has to get finished, um, now...)
for someone i care about, i will work with swarovskis - not that they aren't beautiful, they are... i just don't tend to work with them...
cluster earrings in crystal - no ab to match her dress...
each earring has 33 headpins...
she wants a wide cuff - each of these crystal beads is 15mm wide... there was no triple strand connector (on this kind of time limit) that i could find large enough... i didn't want to taper it down, would take away too much and besides, it wouldn't be a cuff then... so i made a sterling link in order that they could lay side by side... which i now have to dress up - which is why i am stalling and putting up a post... because i hope i can come up with a solution that is pretty enough for the bride...
because you know that i want to use fibers - but that's not her style... darn!
ok, off to work on this -
for someone i care about, i will work with swarovskis - not that they aren't beautiful, they are... i just don't tend to work with them...
because you know that i want to use fibers - but that's not her style... darn!
ok, off to work on this -
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That is lovely. I know about the crystal thing (and I am a designer for a crystal company!)... I tend to use them sparingly. I think it is very sweet what you are doing. I am sure that you will find just the right touch.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
Erin
Lovely, Mary Jane! So nice of you to do this for her on such a short time line!
ReplyDeleteWell, you have done yourself proud. The earrings are superb and I am sure that you will find/found a bracelet solution. I hope you will post pics of the finished piece.
ReplyDeleteYou are so VERSITILE!!
wow! for someone who doesn't like crystals you sure make beautiful stuff with them! ,-). seriously beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOH i know about this..just made a necklace and earring set for a neighbor friend for her birthday ,the crystals were vintage,but still crystals..
ReplyDeletethose crystal earrings are lovely..
i'm surprised not to see a link of etched or enameled metals, yours are so amazing.
you are a kind friend and i know she will treasure these pieces made from the heart.
She will certainly look stunning in these....very beautiful! This is all about her day, and you have made it special!
ReplyDeleteCrystals are oh so amazing! Your pieces are stunning! She will love them.
ReplyDeleteHow about wire wrapping around the connector with some added crystals?
ReplyDeletebeautiful Mary Jane. sometimes it's a nice diversion to create something for others that we normally wouldn't favor.
ReplyDeleteThis definitely looks like a labor of love. Swarovski's are so beautiful and sparkly. Your gift is precious. Happy week to you...
ReplyDeleteA bride needs some bling on her special day and you made her some gorgeous pieces. I am sure she will be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteyup, i'm with you. i just did a design with swarovski and i'm not a crystal girl myself but most brides are. ah well. everything is a learning experience. i learned stuff from doing something outside my comfort zone. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat cold be more stunning for a bride than a cluster of 33 Swarovski crystals? Not much....and you did a fabulous job MJ!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! She will be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteOh. God. Crystal bridal jewelry on a time crunch. It's like flogging yourself with a cat-o-nine tails.
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