Sunday, July 26, 2009

A Tassel For Finn









This is a tassel I made for a commission. My friend's cat recently died and she wanted to make a memorial to him in the form of a tassel. She is a belly dancer so I used some vintage middle eastern findings and even took a tassel made of wool that was probably used for decorating a camel and took it apart to make new tendrils. I had her make some postage stamps of her cat so I could use the images and solder them into a charm. Some of the tendrils I felted myself with wool roving.
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    OMG!...your artistry is amazing, Robin! This piece is gorgeous and sooo original..I'm sure your friend will love it!..what a nice way to remember..
    Also, your artistry in the wiring
    is exceptional...i am in the throes of making my Frozen Charlotte necklace today!...
    no wired parts tho! thats a skill i have yet to learn..
    I'll post a pic on my blog when i have it finished!
    Glad to see you back!...gypsy (jean)

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  2. icandy...July 26, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Beautiful remembrance! Looks wonderful!

    Hugs,
    Christina :)

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  3. DeniseJuly 27, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Talent gone to seed! Beautiful !

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  4. Recycled RitaJuly 27, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    This is awesome Robin! I love the little lumpies on the frame around Finn! karen...

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  5. StephJuly 28, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Woww what a beautiful tribute!

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  6. MaijaJuly 28, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    That tassel is so fabulous!! What a nice idea. I just read your last several posts and I am overwhelmed by all your icredible work!! Delicious!!!

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  7. Narrative jewelryJuly 31, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    Beautiful work for a nice way to remember. Not sad.

    Thank you so so much for your comments on my jewelry. I am very proud.

    I just discover your blog this week(shame on me...).
    Your work is so beautiful, inventive and inspiring. I saw that we have in common, chains, old coins, wire wrapped beads and soldering. But i just begin to solder, don't you want to come here in France and have a workshop ???

    A bientôt,

    xo

    Véronique

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  8. a Bohemian MarketJuly 31, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Hi Robin:
    WOW!!!
    Exquisite to say the least!!!
    Sorry (for me) I will NOT be able to make it to your work shop tomorrow
    : (
    You are talented and know how to give us the skills to create too!!!
    I love the memorial tassel you created for the cat; how special he is.
    peace & hugs
    carole

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  9. Art4SolAugust 1, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    This is wonderful! A great remembrance.

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  10. linnea-mariaAugust 4, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    What an amazing work of art! so clever and beautiful. /linnea-maria

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