A Very Frivolous Project – Third Stage
Embellished Necklace - intermediate stage
When I’d finished putting the large elements on to the backing felt, I laid it on the floor and scattered the small elements over it.
Although the basic shape is symmetrical and the basic layout of the design is too, I’ve not attempted to create absolute precision in the execution of the design. The backing has some “give” in it anyway, and besides I felt that if the piece were precisely symmetrical it would produce a rather stiff and lifeless effect, not at all the exuberant effect I was seeking.
So one side has more of the pale yellow flower gems, and indeed is more densely packed all together, while the other side is lighter and shows more of the background fabric. Remember that the point of the layer of throwster’s waste was to tie in the necklace to a dress, so I had to leave some of it showing!
At about this stage I realised that the next day was the day before Christmas Eve, so I attached some double-faced satin ribbons and decided to wear it as it was a couple of times before deciding whether it needed any more embellishment. It was a great success – it works well with the dress I intended it for, and really beautifully with a teal cashmere sweater I bought in the autumn.
I’ll let you know if I add any more beads!
It’s lovely, Rachel. I agree, better for not trying to make it all symmetrical. Now you can just enjoy wearing it!
Oh it’s beautiful! It’s gorgeous!
Frivolous but oh so very lovely…
I think the more random approach is just right, and it really does look lovely. I particularly like the flower gems – may I ask where you got them?
Thank your thoughtful and helpful comment on my post today – very much appreciated!
I like the slight asymmetry, it makes it look more relaxed, almost like it’s something natural.
It looks lovely the way it is. Congratulations.
It’s just perfect as it is – I wouldn’t add anything else. It sounds like just the thing to dress up a jumper in the days before Christmas. I see in the weekend papers that detachable decorative collars are all the rage now in fashionable circles – so you’re a trend-setter!
It’s lovely! Bet you’re enjoying wearing it.
Its stunning!!!!!
Oh yes, it’s beautiful. And perfect without symmetry!
It’s fab!!
Wow, Rachel–Somehow I missed the finished collar! It’s fantastic, and I’ll bet it looks amazing on!!
It’s lovely and so BOLD…which I LOVE. Now, we just need to see a picture of YOU wearing it!!