Cloisonné Ming Dynasty cloisonné enamel bowl, using nine colors of enamel. Chinese cloisonné enamel incense burner, 17th-18th centuries Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects, in recent centuries using vitreous enamel, and in older periods also inlays of cut gemstones, glass, and other materials. The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné. The decoration is formed by first adding compartments (cloisons in French[1]) to the metal object by soldering or adhering silver or gold wires or thin strips placed on their edges. These remain visible in the finished piece, separating the different compartments of the enamel or inlays, which are often of several colors. The technique was in ancient times mostly used for jewellery and small fittings for clothes, weapons or similar small objects decorated with geometric or schematic designs, with thick cloison walls. History[edit] Byzantine cloisonné enamel plaque of St. Early techniques[edit] Enamel[edit] Modern process[edit]
'Make Your Own Paper Cabochons' | Crapatcrafts.com | [Snazzy title, I know: dazzling as the word cabochon is, I merely meant to convey that I've discovered a way to make flat-backed, dome-shaped pendant figures using just paper & the crafting ingredient of my most recent fancy. I've added this preamble at the behest of my boyfriend --- who in spite of admitting he hadn't even seen the word cabochon before today, still managed to come off rather smart when suggesting that if it should appear in the blog entry somewhere & not merely in the title just in case there are other ignorant souls out there. So there it is, cabochon in the blog entry, with a linky thrown in to boot. Now without further ado ... ] My love affair with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic continues: I feel that somewhere in the back of my head, there are a few brain cells always working on something more I might do with it. This was of course an excuse for me to break out the big bucks to spend $4 on a wire jig. A Wire Jig This is actually a fancier-looking wire jig than mine.
Carry on...Carry on...: DIY Lanvin-inspired Pearl and ribbon necklace Supplies- Satin Ribbon-I used two different sizes but you don't have to. Large rhinestone pendant Assorted sizes of pearl beads Beading thread Thin lace trim First I started by beading the pearls onto the thread. I did a graduated beading to add some interest. I beaded the pearls with the thread still attached to the spool, this way I could make sure I had enough length. Continue beading the large pearls and then begin incorporating the small pearls again working back up to the large pearls. Once your done beading, tie a knot large enough for the beads to not move around on each end. Then I took about a yard of ribbon and laced it through the loop of the pendant. Pull both ends of the thread through the pendant loop. At this point I decided I wanted to add some lace trim to the necklace. At the opposite end of the pearls you should have the ends of the lace trim. Voila! Thoughts- -I think I'm going to sew the lace trim to the pearl beads. Enjoy! xoxo, Amanda
Mini Hot Air Balloon Tutorial - StumbleUpon As I mentioned in my steampunk tree post, these hot air balloon ornaments have been our most time-consuming Christmas project. Lots of trial and error, figuring things out as we went along, and, in the case of getting the baskets to hang straight, plenty of "colorful metaphors." The good news is this isn't a holiday-specific craft: wouldn't they make an awesome mobile? Or hang one in the corner of your office for a little whimsy. To start, you'll need a plastic ornament. At first I didn't think this shape would work, but after sticking a flag on top (which is actually the bottom) it's now my favorite. After your ornament, your next essential element is the basket. Plus, I found them on ebay for only $7.50 for 10 baskets, with free shipping from Thailand. Next, a little aging with watered down brown craft paint: And then a heavier coat brushed on and wiped off a bit: Keep the basket handles on for painting, but then clip them off when you're done. Don't have a Dremel?
how to crochet a daisy chain necklace My mum described this thing she had seen on someone else, part necklace, part scarf, like a bunch of flowers for your neck and I was really taken with this idea of floral jewels. So after a bit of experimentation I came up with this design. It is simple to make with basic crochet stitches, and could have endless variations both in terms of the yarns and flower styles used to make it but also in the way it is worn. Materials * Yarn – I used Rowan Glace cotton in six different colours, a total of 33 gms. Method As I am an aussie I will use Australian/European stitch terminology, but since I learnt to crochet using American patterns, I’ll explain equivalents. Make the flowers first. Make a slip knot and chain 4. Insert the hook into the fist chain and slip stitch to form a ring. Round 1 - 10 double crochet into the ring: insert the hook through the middle of the ring, put the yarn over the hook and pull the yarn through the ring, leaving two loops on the hook. Put the yarn over the hook again
mini scalloped felt flowers Another felt flower! These are easy and so cute. I made them by first cutting out flowers with my Go Baby! Rose of Sharon die. You could cut a flower shape out by hand easily, too. Mine were about 3″ wide. Then I started cutting a spiral shape like so… Continue til you get to the middle, ending with a little circular shape. Then starting with the outside end, glue and roll toward the inside. Continue gluing and rolling… …then at the end tuck and glue the little circular shape. A finished little rosette! I added three to a headband, and they also look really sweet on clips! **Also, a few people asked where I got my elastic headbands-I found them at the dollar store awhile ago! **I used a plain old hot glue gun for the gluing!
Blue Color Kundan Bridal Necklace Set Jewellery Free Shipping In All Over India. Usually delivered in 10-15 business days. First 500 Gms Rs. 0 Additional 500 Gms Rs. 0 We are anxious about every shopping experience that our customer makes and so we struggle hard to keep up our services at par with your satisfaction level. Pavitraa request you to be extra alert if the outer packing is damaged or tampered with, do verify the items quantity with invoice before accepting the package from the courier agency. About Color : The precise color of the any item(s) may vary depending on the specific monitor, the settings and the lighting conditions. Sarees : Designer Blouse Show in the Image may not be the part of standard product. Extra material may have used for modeling purpose. Salwar Suit : All suits are semi stiched/ unstitched Kurtis : All kurtis are stitched and leggings will not come with kurti. Night Suit : All suits are ready to wear. Jewellery : Please keep away from water and any chemical.
How to Make an Oversized Friendship Bracelet In case you haven't noticed, the friendship bracelet is back. And surprisingly, nothing has really changed about it. From the fashion pictures I've seen, they're the same old bracelets I wore in grade school. So, I decided it might me nice to make an oversized version of the bracelet. Instead of using the the traditional material of embroidery thread I used cotton yarn. The method I'm using to make the bracelets is the exact same way I used to make them in the 5th grade. Supplies:Cotton yarn in various colorsScissors To get the correct length of string for you wrist, wrap the yarn around your wrist loosely three times and then add a couple more inches for good measure. Cut as many pieces as you wish to use. Line up all of the yarn. Tape loop down or hook it onto something to keep the bracelet from moving while you make it. Line up your string in the order you want your stripes to go on the left hand side. Starting with the string on the very left, tie a knot around the white string.
Modish Golden Earring and Necklace with Brass Chain Free Shipping In All Over India. Usually delivered in 10-15 business days. First 500 Gms Rs. 0 Additional 500 Gms Rs. 0 We are anxious about every shopping experience that our customer makes and so we struggle hard to keep up our services at par with your satisfaction level. Pavitraa request you to be extra alert if the outer packing is damaged or tampered with, do verify the items quantity with invoice before accepting the package from the courier agency. About Color:The precise color of the clothing item(s) may vary depending on the specific monitor, the settings and the lighting conditions. Designer Blouse Show in the Image may not be the part of standard product. Extra material may have used for modeling purpose. Feather Extension Headband How to Make a Feather Extension Headband Feather extensions and earrings are all the rage right now {especially peacock feathers}. Very bohemian, very awesome. So rather than create earrings or a clip in extension, I thought about attaching the feathers to a subtle headband. And this is what I got. DIY Feather Extension Headband It seriously only took about 5 minutes to create. Here’s how I did it: Supplies: Blank headband Clear thread Hot glue gun Two very small strips of fabric Feathers of your choice *I purchased my feathers at Joann’s and they were already finished on the ends with a clear thread loop. First, take your clear thread and measure about four inches longer than you actually want your feathers to hang. Find the loop part on the end of your feather. Tie your clear thread to the feather with a double knot. See how the thread is basically invisible and it looks like the feather is suspended in mid-air. Now for the sorta tricky part. 1. 2. 3. 4. So that’s it. Kinda neat, huh. I'm Ashley.
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