A few weeks ago, I started working on a new cameo piece. So far, the going is SLOW. I’m currently waiting on a few materials and angsting about the back of the piece and the design of the pin stem.
The wire piece to the left is a wrapping test and will eventually be made out of gold filled wire to match the acupuncture needles. Right now, I’m thinking about having 5 needles in the tooth and may cut them down just a bit as I think they are a tad long. We’ll see. I’d like to bring the wrapping to the back of the piece by coiling the gold wire on the top ends of the pin stems. Perhaps some hair there too, but I’ll know more after I’m done angsting over it!
I’m excited about a few things that are happening with this piece, at least in the way the materials are being applied. I’ve also never done such a dimensional piece…I’m a little nervous about how it is going to read, but, I’m hoping for a strong visual impact.
I haven’t picked out the crochet pattern for the collar yet, but I’m hoping to tackle that next week…and possibly get the cameo piece put together this week. My goal is to submit it to Metal Inclinations. The deadline is June 30th, and I’ll be at Arrowmont for a week this month…the clock is ticking.
Update: I think I found a crochet edging patter that will be perfect: Dewdrop Edging.