At my age and level of skill, everything I do should be perfect. I shouldn't make mistakes or ugly designs.
But NOOOOOO, I still do....
This was an experimental belt buckle. I used too much solder, made it too heavy, and mis-placed the buckle on the back. It has some interesting qualities, but is overall a BIG Flop. I hate making flops, but I do need to remember; play and experimentation are key to creative growth.
For more in-progress views, here are some brass roses in progress. I may play and experiment with these as well. I'm thinking of crochet, fiber, embroidery, something colorful and wearable.
I hope my rose fiberart play doesn't turn out ugly.
Here are some sweeter images from life
lovely ladies in the parlor
and
my rockin new mud/rain/snow shoveling boots
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
flops and fun
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3 comments:
Hi Kirsten!
I would love to see one of your Oak Leaves as a belt buckle. Did you consider crocheting your piece out of really fine wire? I've had success with 24-30 gauge and a small (super small) crochet hook.
Happy Hammering!
Kerry
Thanks Kerry. I've done some crochet work with fine silver and fine bronze wire. I do like it, but lately I've been inspired by the work in the Bohemian Embellishment group on flickr http://www.flickr.com/groups/1243748@N25/
I'd like to patinate some roses to blue, and then use them with colorful natural fibers.
Hi Kirsten--
So glad you're enjoying the Bohemian Embellishment group on flickr--I am having such a fun time too browsing through the photos :) And this post made me laugh, because I always have a tray of flops on my desk which are waiting to be cut apart for some other project...I love the idea of combining the metal flowers with some fiber--I hope you'll post the finished result on one of the flickr groups :)
xo,
Ivy
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