Elizabeth
Hero Member
 Offline
Posts: 642
|
 |
« on: October 10, 2010, 09:43:26 AM » |
 Reply
|
As I said last Christmas - this one has been bubbling along on the back burner for several years! So I choose to actually do it when I actually should be doing wedding stuff - like the wedding cake for instance..... Go figure!!
As anyone who has tried to photograph the inside figures in a whirl will know - it's not easy to do......so if anyone wants to know anything,/can't see anything, please ask.
I created a 'grid' of welding rods for the 'floor' as I could'nt place the figures securely within the curved base, but then the palm trees created too much weight on one side, so I added the green nuggets on the opposite side to try to regain balance. Not sure if I really like them there, I kind of liked the simplicity of the grid - but not going to try and take them out!!! In truth, I think I prefer it standing than hung up anyway!
Anything more that I do before Christmas will be tiny stuff, as after being notified that the Christmas Fair I attended last year was not going to happen this year, I sent out some e-mailed pics of my Christmas stuff to regular customers. This has generated more business than I expected , - and then lo-and-behold- I 'm told that the Fair IS on in a better and more accessible venue! Oh well - I have enough whirls and general stock in hand so that the stall will not look bare - and will be able to retain my place for next year - when all the weddings are a thing of the past!!
Never the less - I will be watching eagerly to see what all of you are doing!!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Lou Ann
Board Moderator
Super Member
Offline
Posts: 1208
|
|
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2010, 09:45:24 AM » |
Reply
|
 !! that is gorgeous! I can't imagine the time and patience that went into it... (wish I had a fraction of it these days -- time and patience that is) |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
PiscesGlass
Guest
|
|
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2010, 09:57:11 AM » |
Reply
|
Wow Elizabeth, I love it! LA's right, what patience you have. This turned out beautifully, I wouldn't have changed a thing about it.
Terrific detail..what on earth did you use for one of the wise men's hair? Too cool!
De
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Anne
Global Moderator
Excalibur Member
Offline
Posts: 2534
|
|
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2010, 10:03:05 AM » |
Reply
|
Oh Beth, this is really gorgeous! And yes, the hair/beard is very cool! And I thought I did a lot of fiddly stuff, this is much more intricate! Really nice.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Kev
AOG Founder
Administrator
Excalibur Member
 Online
Posts: 7485
|
|
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2010, 10:08:07 AM » |
Reply
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
ct4mom
Administrator
Excalibur Member
Online
Posts: 3431
|
|
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2010, 10:52:08 AM » |
Reply
|
What everyone else said....This is absolutely gorgeous!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Elizabeth
Hero Member
Offline
Posts: 642
|
|
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2010, 11:17:47 AM » |
Reply
|
Thanks everyone. Yup - for me, fiddly is sometimes therapy - I can loose myself in the details - much cheaper than a therapist, and more fun!! The hair is brass ( 'Goldilocks' is the local brand name) pot scourer. For the wiseman I ran solder over it so that I could lightly patina it. I'm just hoping that it will not rust or disintegrate. I'm doubting that I will actually be able to sell this any time soon (our customers are not prepared to pay as well as over your way!!), but am happy to keep it for 'show' - and for myself! The big whirls are generally slow movers, but they do attract people to my stand - and like they say - there's a buyer for every item - - - EVENTUALLY!  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Glassic
Super Member
Offline
Posts: 1124
|
|
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2010, 11:18:01 AM » |
Reply
|
I wouldn't worry about the nuggets, it's fantastic and will be an instant hit.
You have the patience of a saint, is the new Hakko helping?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Elizabeth
Hero Member
Offline
Posts: 642
|
|
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2010, 11:23:37 AM » |
Reply
|
[, is the new Hakko helping?
[/quote]
Oh yes! I love my Hakko! I just feels right - and is small enough to get inside a whirl to solder. Some of my previous irons just would'nt fit into the confined space.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
crazyone
Sr. Member
Offline
Posts: 132
|
|
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2010, 11:24:21 AM » |
Reply
|
Wow that is fabulous, I love the little ears on the lamb.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Graham
Board Editor
Hero Member
Offline
Posts: 746
|
|
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2010, 11:26:26 AM » |
Reply
|
That's the first original whirl I've seen in ages. Very cool!!
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: October 10, 2010, 11:29:16 AM by Graham »
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
crazyone
Sr. Member
Offline
Posts: 132
|
|
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2010, 11:38:16 AM » |
Reply
|
How big is it? (just how small are those little pieces) I wish I could see it in person. so cool.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Graham
Board Editor
Hero Member
Offline
Posts: 746
|
|
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2010, 11:43:48 AM » |
Reply
|
How big is it? (just how small are those little pieces) I wish I could see it in person. so cool.
I'm just guessin' but the standard whirl has a "circular center" maybe 7" or 8" in diam, so those little pieces are really little! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
AglassAct
Sr. Member
Offline
Posts: 227
|
|
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2010, 12:04:23 PM » |
Reply
|
That is a gorgeous whirl.. I would never be able to have the patience to do that!! Great detail.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Judy K
Guest
|
|
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2010, 12:39:29 PM » |
Reply
|
 I Love this!!!!!!!! I bet it will sell faster than you think. Wow, the star, the dove, the hair and beads, the......... did I say wow yet? And I really like the nuggets. Good Job!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
|
nansea121
Super Member
Offline
Posts: 1623
Classy Glass Studios
|
|
« Reply #16 on: October 10, 2010, 01:36:36 PM » |
Reply
|
Nice work Beth!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Malinda
Guest
|
|
« Reply #17 on: October 10, 2010, 03:08:07 PM » |
Reply
|
that is incredible for sure.....you do wonderful work on the whirls!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Alan
AOG Gatekeeper & .... Nit-picker Trainee
Administrator
Super Member
Offline
Posts: 1186
You dream it up, I'll make it.
|
|
« Reply #18 on: October 10, 2010, 03:47:10 PM » |
Reply
|
 This is just fantastic!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
mich4u33
Guest
|
|
« Reply #19 on: October 10, 2010, 05:52:57 PM » |
Reply
|
Your whirl is perfect!!! I bet you'll sell it before your ready to let it go.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
