December is often too busy to get much crafting done, but is
an ideal time to catch up on reading. I’ve treated myself recently to a
wonderful set of ‘tomes’ on traditional Indian jewellery. Hours of happy study to
look forward to within its 600 or so pages – it’s so heavy I struggle to lift
it!
I love the rich multi-layered look of the skilfully crafted pieces and it inspires me to create something using a rich colour scheme of golds with some jewel like accents. I did some quick doodles last month and one of those provided a starting point.
I love the rich multi-layered look of the skilfully crafted pieces and it inspires me to create something using a rich colour scheme of golds with some jewel like accents. I did some quick doodles last month and one of those provided a starting point.
One of the techniques
I’m keen to explore this year is ‘goldwork’ which uses a variety of textured
metal threads and wires. Traditionally it is often done on a background of silk
dupion, which ties in nicely with all my recent experiments with this material.
I’ve also treated myself to a variety of goldwork threads and materials and I
can’t wait to start creating some exciting new pieces with them.
January promises to be a very enriching month craftwise!
January promises to be a very enriching month craftwise!