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Monday, March 28, 2011

swoon

I swear I only left the studio for a quick 
coffee refill or bathroom break this weekend :o)
But I almost finished it!

Thought it could be fun for you to follow along my studio
weekend so I tried to take lots of photos along the way.


The gnarly soldering block...

I started with soldering all the little embellishments 
to the silver triangles I had cut earlier.

I found this gallery bezel wire I thought would
look pretty at the bottom of the crown.
Did I tell you I love binding wire?

It adds a little something extra don't you think?

Phew... I didn't melt any filigree wire when I soldered them.

I didn't want super modern straight lines on my crown 
so I shaped all around the edges.

 

Added these cute little guys to hold bobby pins.
Don't want the crown to fall off my head!


More binding wire :o)

Taadaaa!

Some polishing, tumbling and just a little bit of
oxidization I think will do the trick!
And then I have to flush set all them little stones.

Diamonds? Uhum.. no but I wish!

Small clear and champagne colored 
cubic zirconia stones will add some sparkle.
Total of 40 stones...  So I'll be busy this week too!

54 days to go....

Enough daydreaming... now I have to get to work!
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.
love ~tess 
Posted by nova by tess at 10:35 AM
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31 comments:

  1. Lorena AnguloMarch 28, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    This crown is GORGEOUS !!!
    Love it !!!

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  2. PegMarch 28, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Just beautiful!

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  3. Lora HartMarch 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Soo very wonderful. Just enchanting. Is it for a wedding? Wear it in good health and endless creativity.

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  4. nova by tessMarch 28, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    thank you ladies!
    Lora yes it's for my May wedding :o)
    But I might have to make it a part of my official studio uniform after that. Apron, safety glasses and a princess crown!

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  5. Lorena, sometimes ...March 28, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    it is just precious!!!

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  6. Jaime/GirlLovesGlossMarch 28, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    It looks AMAZING, even better than I ever imagined when you first mentioned a crown to me!

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  7. nancycreationsMarch 28, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    It' fantastic, so unbeliveable just wow, words can't even describe it, your work is great, love the filagree doodads that makes the crown I am very immpressed gosh I am almost speechless and that is alot for me to be.

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  8. MaiMarch 28, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Very Beautiful!!

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  9. 2 trick ponyMarch 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    the crown looks like something out of a Swedish fairy tale. what a lovely addition to your wedding attire.

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  10. Thomasin DurginMarch 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    INCREDIBLE! Amazing, amazing work!

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  11. sonyarMarch 28, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I love how petite it is. Gorgeous!

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  12. Erica Freestone handmade artisan jewelryMarch 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Love it! What a fantastic idea! You will be such a beautiful bride! :)

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  13. NRjewellerydesignMarch 28, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Oh WOW WOW WOW! So pretty!! Can't wait to see it with the sparkles in it!! X

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  14. CamloMarch 28, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Goodness gracious woman- It's gorgeous!! What a beautiful keepsake to pass down to future generations!

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  15. Ann HartleyMarch 28, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    So awesome!!! What a beautiful heirloom you have created!!!

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  16. JudyMarch 28, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    You are one talented gal! The crown is gorgeous! I can't wait to see the stones set in.

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  17. LenitaMarch 29, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Super duper amazing! You will be stunning on your big day:)

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  18. GemheavenMarch 29, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Oh Tess this is amazing wait until Elli (my dd) see's this when she gets home from school I think she want one lol!!!

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  19. nova by tessMarch 29, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    oh wow! Thank you so much for all your lovely comments!

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  20. Two B'sMarch 29, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Priceless!

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  21. AlMarch 29, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Oh men jösses!!! Precis som en gammal svensk brudkrona. Helt underbar!

    I think you've just created a family heirloom. I am truly speechless.

    Bravo!

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  22. MAXIN HOPEATMarch 29, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Jätte Fint! varje prinsesans dröm

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  23. Elizabeth RishavyMarch 29, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    This is as incredible as you are! This will be cherished for centuries!

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  24. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    this is amazing, I am really impressed!

    Such good work, and so attractive.

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  25. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    A wonderful crown for a beautiful woman!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Your crown is sooooo amazing...WOW!

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  27. nova by tessMarch 30, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    You guys are so sweet. It fills my heart with so much joy to read your lovely comments and to know that you are following my wedding journey!

    love you all to bits and pieces!

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  28. littlecherryhillMarch 31, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Absolutely STUNNING! I can't wait to see the completed piece and I bet you cannot wait to wear it!!!!

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  29. Belinda SavilleMarch 31, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I have goosebumps, Tess! This crown is utterly amazing, breathtakingly beautiful, and instantly an heirloom...you know that your daughter/s are going to be wearing this beauty for their own weddings one day ;-)

    It is perfect in every way :-D

    B.
    -xo-

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  30. Amy NicoleApril 1, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    That crown is truly a work of art. So amazing! Beautiful work!

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  31. Allisunny S.April 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Tess, that is incredible: an heirloom your family will treasure for centuries, I am sure.... amazing.

    xoxox,
    Allison

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I treasure your words and the fact that you are
taking the time to share them with me.
Please forgive me if I don't respond personally to you.
I always try but sometimes time just flies away!
love ~tess

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