Saturday, May 30, 2009

My First Piece from Stephanie Lee's Book




Well here it is my first completed piece! I kept getting hung up on trying to "make it my own" and end up making nothing so I made the decision to work through the projects and if my muse decides to get off her duff and help me out then great - if not - at least I am learning some new techniques in the process! lol 

My end result was a little bigger and slightly different (I etched the metal) and didn't use sterling wire but for the most part rings very true to the example in the book.

I used an antique French book with illustration. The example used a brass screw to attach the mini book to the metal backing (in addition to gel medium). I think I will either use copper wire or waxed linen to sort of parcel tie the book.


3 comments:

  1. Oh these are beautiful. You did a great job! You will have fun wearing this piece.

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  2. Your book is wonderful. I've taken a different class from Stephanie, she is such a great teacher!

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  3. Michelle, I am so in love with this necklace!!!! You did an amazing job....I have her book with this project, now you make me want to give it a try ~ I hope your week is going great! hugs and love, Dawn

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