Showing posts with label hair accessory. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair accessory. Show all posts
Amanda's Wedding
Hayley's Wedding
Handmade Couture Hair Flowers
I have a been making some very pretty Bridal Hair Flowers this weekend.
I start with a trip to the Fabric store for some gorgeous quality Bridal Satin and Tulle.
I draft all my own patterns for my flowers and every petal is hand cut and shaped by me. Each flower has at least 10 layers so they have a lovely fullness to them. They are lots of work, but also very satisfying to make.
The great thing about my hair flowers, is that not only do I make the actual flowers myself, I also handcraft the jewel centerpieces! Like all my jewelery, they start with vintage and vintage tooled brass componentry, which I shape and solder, have plated and then hand set all the petals and stones.
The best thing about my pieces is their originality. There's nothing thats store bought on them, nothing pre-made, mass made or hashed into something new. Perfect for Brides wanting quality couture pieces. I can also make all the matching jewelry. What could be better?
One little catch........ I will not be taking custom orders on my hair flowers. Each is original and is sold as OOAK. My workspace is too small to allow me to have flower making set up full time!
Georgie's Wedding
I made a custom comb for Georgie, and I just adore this piece, its gorgeous, as are these pics by Meagan Cook of Meaghan Cook Photography Boutique.
Variation on the Ambria Comb
Just had to show this beautiful piece off. Its a custom piece that wont make it into my Etsy store.
Verona Necklace
Showcasing this beautiful set in my Blog, as ita a private custom, and you wont see it in in my Etsy store.
This finish is Matt Silver Plate, and its a little high maintenance as its not sealed like my other silver finishes so it never tarnishes. Why? I find the lacquer process alters the silver color and makes it more pearlescent white, and it looses its soft silver-ness.
To care for this colour, keep it wrapped in the acid free tissue (provided with your jewelery) and in a snap lock bag inside my tin packages. Its the air that tarnishes it, so eliminating that will help. I have also heard that anti tarnish strips are fabulous. Popping them in the snap-lock bag with the silver works wonders.
I have seen them listed on Ebay USA and I am sure they are available in Jewelery supply stores... just not here in Australia!
This finish is Matt Silver Plate, and its a little high maintenance as its not sealed like my other silver finishes so it never tarnishes. Why? I find the lacquer process alters the silver color and makes it more pearlescent white, and it looses its soft silver-ness.
To care for this colour, keep it wrapped in the acid free tissue (provided with your jewelery) and in a snap lock bag inside my tin packages. Its the air that tarnishes it, so eliminating that will help. I have also heard that anti tarnish strips are fabulous. Popping them in the snap-lock bag with the silver works wonders.
I have seen them listed on Ebay USA and I am sure they are available in Jewelery supply stores... just not here in Australia!
The Garland Collection
Heres my new Garland collection. A beautiful selection of pieces inspired by a woodland forest. As is my usual style, every piece is delicate looking and intricately detailed.... because I can't help myself!
A lesson in Patience. Leslie's Accessories
The Hair Accessory is quite large, about the size of my Palm, the feature is the 'holes' where the hair beneath will show through. Its base is all filigrees, but then its all encrusted with rhinestones and a small scattering of Pearl. It's a really special piece. Her wedding is in July, so we wont have to wait too long for some photos!
Vintage Splendor Bobby Pin Sets
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