MOMMAKAT: Taurus
The last few astrological signs I couldn't really get into- I'm not really sure why, maybe it's just a timing issue. I felt better about this one, and the work and details I put into it shows I think. I started out with 16GA wire as the frame, and bound it with 24Ga round and 22GA half round sterling silver. One of the stones for Taurus is Sapphire so I used a large vintage Sapphire Swarovski crystal from my stash. I wanted the crystal to have movement, which it does, but the frame isn't quite large enough to allow swinging as I envisioned. I might redo that part at some point. I'm quite pleased with the wrapping and herringbone wrapping on this piece however. I've only done a few projects with herringbone weaving, and this piece shows improvement! The "horns" is another piece of 16GA, which I hammered for texture. I think it's abstract enough to appeal to someone who isn't a Taurus, but looks enough like Taurus to make a Taurus person happy with it. For more info and pictures please check out my blog, thank you!
http://mkpbeadart.blogspot.com/2008/05/yoj-week-19-taurus.html#links
wow very unique, The hammered part makes this really stand out. what a super job!
Posted by: Linda Rosa | May 14, 2008 at 08:37 AM
I really love this!! I've been meaning to write a comment but something or the other comes up. Its really really dazzlingly beautiful!
Posted by: Swati | May 17, 2008 at 09:34 AM