Will the day come when the cooped bird
in the cage has a dream?
If I can stay by your side when you shed tears
my will to stay here shall never waver
This is my second piece for the march challenge over at B’Sue Boutique Creative Group – kitchen sink jewelry. Im glad I managed to wriggle this one in before the end of the month !
It all started with the cameo. I’ve always thought this cameo in perticular and wanted to use it… But how ? When ? My jewelry isn’t very classical, how can I fit a cameo in this mess ?? (Ha.)
Well, my perception of cameos was drastically altered by my mother. See, my mother LOVED cameos. She had so many of them. Necklace, brooches, earrings, pins… She was in love with them, and my father brought her to many of them. They are these small, dainty little things.
Nothing like this piece, I can tell you ! This was so much fun to make. The frame was used upside down to give me more hanging opportunities. I didn’t like the way it sad in the frame, so I used crystal clay and embelished it with transparent chatons. That gives it a completely different look ! The frame itself is glued on a tiny necklace stamping from B’Sue, that was wrapped with some green brass filigree that I got in a muse box.
This is my first time manipulating filigree like this, and it was easier than I thought !
The three little nests were wired by hand, and were actually my very first case of actual feline help in jewelry execution. You have to work with a lot of wire to make these, and it’s too much for a cat to resist ! One nest is made with opalite round beads with copper wire, which I darkened with Swellegant afterward. The second nest is brass wire with spectra beads (the big ones, the small ones would be better if you want tiny little nests). The third nest is copper with spectra beads, once more.
I,ve hung keys that I got from one of the muse boxes I brought from Brenda (she offer special ones to the facebook group every friday), and I glued some lovebirds on one of the keys. Make it look extra fancy, doesn’t it ? 🙂
The word sticks were painted by hand. I think I need a little more practice, but it gives it a whole different style, doesn’t it ? The ‘bird’ stick has a bird stamping glued on it – I simply cut the loop off neatly. I used vintaj patina on all of these pieces – the verdigris color. Hm, this is Brenda’s favorite color, isn’t it ? Wonder what’s up with that…
The flowers are bead caps that I’ve had for… oh, forever and a day. I always loved them, but I never thought of using them this way before. The center are spectra beads, and they are glued on for the most part. (I know, I know, bad Audrey, kitchen sink is wiring…)
The chain is bookchain, and oh god I am IN LOVE with the stuff ! It is such amazing chain… a nice weight, feels so good in your hand. I am definitively investing in more of this when I can. The chain is wrapped with sari ribbon for texture.
11 Responses to “A Dreaming Little Bird”
There is so much going on. Its like so many works of art all hanging from the same piece. There's so much to look at and see. I think it's quite lovely. Perfect for a simple outfit.
Hahaaaah, so this is what you needed the "kittens" for. XD Awesome. Love the color choice – there's GREEN! And sari ribbon! (little surprise here) And bookchain! *eyes those word dangles* Next thing she'll buy is a set of letter stamps, I tell ya. <<
Woman. I am officially in awe of your mad jewelry making skillz. I'd say more, but I'm too busy staring.
Great design! Love the verdigris!
What a gorgeous piece!
I love that color scheme.
It has all my favorite things.
Thanks for visiting me as well.
~Shari
I have not heard of kitchen sink jewelry-interesting. I like what you made for the challenge.
Linda
idalouisejewelry.blogspot.com
Wow. This is quite a work of art. Love your use of the cameo.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today for the BSBP reveal. I appreciate the nice comment you left. Have a great weekend and look forward to seeing what you make for your BSBP reveal.
Love the kitchen sink look! You did an awesome job of tying it together. Mixed media is just tooooooo much fun. (My cat's not allowed…)
Oh my word! Gorgeous!
Thanks for commenting on my bead soup post. I am a new follower. Happy creating!
Absolutely beautiful! gorgeous wire-work and stunning design! Love each of your components and I sure love the end result. Would have never thought of adding a cameo to this – but it makes sense 🙂
This is gorgeous!!!