Ta da ... she's done!
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I decided not to fill in the teeny rivet hole as it's part of the history of the shell and testament to the form it used to have. Can you spot it?
"My New Zealand jewellery design journey and other creative ventures! "
Monday, February 13, 2012
Paua Brooch Re-work Project Completed!...
I posted a couple of weeks back about my re-work project, transforming a 40+ year old inherited brooch into something my friend (it's owner) would wear.
Ta da ... she's done!
I must admit it was a little nerve-wracking when I realised the brooch back was in fact not glued but riveted onto the shell with teeny weeny but really strong rivets! 3 types of pliers and some very careful twisting and pulling later, the back came off in one piece :D - I can't tell you how relieved I was!!
Ta da ... she's done!
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Wow it is gorgeous! I would love to learn how to do the wire netting you used to hold the paua.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bobbie, I've heard it called needle-lace but really it's a modified form of Viking knit :)
DeleteAmazing Mel , must be one your best I have seen, gorgeous well done you your wire work is gorgeous. Your friend will truly have something special to treasure. xxMel
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel, it's Joy's. I felt really privileged she trusted me to work on it :)
DeleteFabulous! You've really done it justice
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Gill!
DeleteReally lovely, love the mesh wire work Mel, cheers Marie
ReplyDeleteMEL.its Beautiful. You did a super job. You
ReplyDeleteare so talented all of your work is superb.
Really looking forward to getting mine when it arrives in Canadda.
CHEERS
Hi Deb - it shouldn't be too far away now :)
DeleteJoy picked up her necklace today and it looks FABULOUS on her :)
ReplyDeleteLooks just so wonderful Mel.
ReplyDeleteThanks Fay - it had special meaning to make :)
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful! Your friend is very lucky to have you for a special re-make!
ReplyDeleteThank you Knitrageous, my friend was delighted with it :)
DeleteThank you so much Mel for recreating my Mum's brooch into something I will always cherish! Everyone who sees it compliments me on it - a tribute to your skills. And I love carrying a little piece of NZ with me too.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome Joy :) Can't wait to hear how you're getting on!
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