Have been working on new designs... did have some little samples but they went horribly wrong so I'm not going to put pics up yet ;) As you know (and if you didn't, where were you?) we are having an exhibition in June (still not revealing many details yet) ... and I'm going to debut a new collection! The problem is... which style to go with? All of these drawings were originally for the same collection but I think that perhaps there's a distinct difference.
One idea is based on layers upon layers of thin wire and clusters of granulation in vague circular forms... the other is based on the idea of making those thin wires cagey forms encrusted with granulation, which could hold little rough diamonds (or some equally lovely non precious rough stones, depending on the bank balance nearer the time.) Anybody know where I could even get hold of some rough diamonds? Have struggled so far...
I love both of these ideas and have come up with designs for collections of each... should I pick one to make now and one to make later, or can I combine both to make an ultimate collection of fabulous jewellery?! The two different styles are sketched above... I'm leaning towards combining them. What do you think?
I should probably get a move on...
I think you could make them work as a combined collection - i love the idea of caging in jewels though if you had to go with just one :D Me and Pep saw one of your necklaces today - she said you were very good at making the granulation! xxx
ReplyDeleteaw haha tell her thanks! I like the cagey idea too... but perhaps they're more combinable than I've designed already.. hmm! You will see soon (: xxx
ReplyDeleteDefinitely combine both...they contrast well together almost like one is a most solid designs while the other is more fragile. Plus I love all you work and want to see it all :) xxx
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely holly, you should just go with whatever you think, trust ur judgement, it always makes beautiful pieces :)cant wait to find out more about this exhibition too, lol n why i wasnt asked :P! Oh also heres a wee link to satisfy all your rough diamond needs :) Dont say im not good to you :) xxxx
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/search/supplies?ref=auto&q=rough+diamonds
Decision made... I am combining both. Thanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteAw Jo, you are very good to me, I never even thought of that! Genius!
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