Tuesday 5 January 2010

'Time' captured in "amber"

The challenge on Gingersnap Creations this week is "Time" - which I have captured for this pendant

  I made this using tiny brass watch parts which I layered and floated in amber UTEE
Not as easy as it sounds!
Sadly the photos do not capture the brass colouring of this which is a shame.



I even managed to get two tiny little watch 'hands' to float on a paper clock face.

My friend Cath sent me some bits and pieces which inspired me to make this.
The little clock charm was bright and shiny, but I transformed it to something older looking
with ink and a bit of distressing.  It actually looks the same colour as the pendant.
The metal disc behind is also exactly the same colour as the pendant -
grungey old blackened with age yellow brass.
(Made from a piece of grungeboard)



20 comments:

Cath Wilson said...

It's absolutely wonderful, Lottie and I can well imagine the amount of time it's taken. You're obviously very patient. Loving seeing you diversifying :))

Carol Q said...

beautiful Lottie. you look as though you're really enjoying making these.

Sally H said...

Stunning Lottie! You are on a roll! I love the watch parts and the amber colouring

Hels Sheridan said...

~totally stunning and very Steam Punk hun...love this loads and I can see how much work has gone into it...FAB!! x

Unknown said...

Thank you ladies - so kind of you to leave such supportive comments - made my day!

LazyKay said...

That's really special. I love things made with clock parts for some reason. This would certainly be a talking point when you wear it. The amber looks perfect for the clock/time theme too.

xxxxx

Momiji said...

fabulous pendant..love the amber colour too..

Cape Cod Rambling Rose said...

What intricate work! You do such a lovely job!

Claireabelle said...

Wow!!! This is just gorgeous!
x

Unknown said...

This is stunning Lottie ... Love it ... a lot!

Anonymous said...

What a completely gorgeous pendant! Stunning!

Thanks for playing the Gingersnap Creations Time Challenge!

Helen said...

I really really love this - it is fantastic!

Yvonne said...

OMG, this is breath-taking!!

Viv said...

Awesome! Love it.

Lynn Stevens said...

Beautiful. I love altered jewelry pieces!

Flippinpest said...

Stunning piece of art jewellery Lottie.

Zoechaos said...

Awesome piece so much work, so much detail it is wonderful.

Laura said...

Fantastic idea. Looks brilliant. Thanks for playing at Gingersnaps.

Heavens2Betsy said...

Fantastic piece Lottie. I love it!
Love your other work too.

Lucy Edmondson said...

This is gorgeous! I can imagine it must have been pretty difficult,

Lucy x