It was one of those projects I envisioned in such a way but, my thick hands had trouble fitting in between the metal frame while being able to fashion the original design. The other issue was keeping the clay wet enough in some places and little drier in others because as I turned the crown I kept crushing the design.
The crown is supposed to look as if it rolled around the ocean floor
where time and the elements partially covered up the crystals.
The Swarovski elements are on the pricey side but a Mermaid
wouldn't wear anything less would she?
It took longer to make then anticipated and in person it looks quite different and unique.
This is probably the best photo of the some of the details.
Overall I like it and, have eleven more crowns to make more. I am thinking of stringing them together to make a long trail of them or maybe I will sell them. I need better photos of it that is for sure.
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Hello Sweet Friend! I haven't gotten over here for awhile blogger is giving me a hard time these days.Ugh!
The crown does look like it came off the ocean floor, very sweet!
Hope all is well with you? I am having a few bad years, though I am plugging away.God is changing me in many different ways.My best to you~Cheers Kim xox
I have to tell you friend, when I first glanced at the pictures I thought...OMG, she found an old shell from the beginning of time that looks like a crown, that's awesome!!
Then I read your post, so I gotta tell you...you achieved your desired look. This crown is fit for the princesses of the sea!
Smiles,
Susie
I like it!!
The project looks difficult...so delicate. I admire your fortitude in finishing it.
How cool is that?? I, too, thought it was an old treasure from the sea!!
so many have asked about my blob book, I'm going to add the info to my post. come check it out for info.
also wanted you to know that my new daughter in law has made an arrangement for her dining room table with the bride and groom fork you made us!! think about you every time I'm over there!!
This is SO fabulous, I LOVE it! Will you be putting them in your Etsy shop?
So pretty & delicate!
x
Melissah
Beautiful Rita!
I remember when my daughter came up with the idea to make Kerrie at SeaCottage a mermaid crown for the beauty to shares.
I have the crown posted on my side bar... My Hannah made it from twin of old wire coating it with layers of old and white,
The beauty the sea offers.
Have an inspiring week to come.
See you and your soulful pieces soon.
xoxo
Dore
PS. Thank you for entering my theatre giveaway! It means a whole lot to me that you visit. One piece of your frame work you gifted me is not resting as a header piece on a theatre we have on display in our own home, Thank you much, very much for gifting pieces that add to the soul of creating :)
xoxo
Sea kisses
Dore
Good Heavens!! Please Please Please...let me know if you do decide to sell them.. I love it!
Smiles~
Cricket @ Gypsea Nurse
I do ewe! Thanks for telling me.I must figure out how to get rid of that.YuK! I hear you my eyes are getting bad at 45 ugh! I thought I had a lil more time.~Cheers Kim
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