Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Starting Over.
So the pearl was just too much and I decided to scrap it for the blue. Which means I had to order more blue. Which I did. And has now arrived. Soon I will cut it, starting with 1.25 inch pieces and working down to smaller and smaller squares. But there is good news, I have decided how I am going to work the piece as far as shidare and accents. I am still deciding on the focal piece, which will not work in the same pattern as the previous attempt. So I am starting over. Sort of.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Focal Point
I am working on one of the focal pieces of the hana kanzashi. The photo is what I have come up with, but not sure if I am liking it or not. The three points are a different style for me, and the circular center is a new technique I am trying out. It balances well, I think, but I am not sure how to incorporate the theme into the tiara. Anything I make can be reused and sold as a different piece, so scrapping it in order to try something else would not hurt my feelings.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Butterflies
Butterflies are a common theme in kanzashi, especially accompanied with spring flowers. I will have to do 4 more or so, 3 for the hana kanzashi with shidare, and 2 for the tiara.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Finished Piece 1
Bira Bira has been attached and is mounted and wrapped with thread in the traditional style. I am going to wait and do a set of photos with the teapot after I finish the other two pieces.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Monday, August 5, 2013
So much for middle of August.....
SO, I am back from vacation, and already have a set lined up, a complete Maiko set with tiara, chrysanthemum with bira bira, and a hana piece with shidare. The color scheme will be mustard yellow, medium blue, bright red, and pearl. I have about two months to complete it, before it will be worn for a modeling shoot. Then it will be returned and sold at a discounted price. Really, I am just excited to have the excuse to make a tiara, as this will be my first attempt, so wish me luck!!!!!
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