Monday, 26 September 2011

Glass

It's Handmade Monday time again and this week I thought I would show you my very first glass pendant. I finally got to buy a kiln after an age of saving, it is something I have wanted for a long time and it felt brilliant to get it delivered. I've just got to find a good name now for it :) My mum has suggested Trevor after my dad, as it is full of hot air and takes ages to do anything (we love you really dad!) but I'm not sure... one to think about I think! I have to buy some cutting tools as my skills in that area are none existent and snapping down the score line with my hands isn't producing the results I want (and I'm probably risking my skin!)... so a pair of running pliers are on the 'to buy' list.
I'm fairly chuffed with how its turned out, I think I'll have to read up on how to minimise air bubbles but other than that I'm just happy it came out the kiln in one piece. The colours are inspired by my football team (Blackpool) and I'm going to hang it from a necklace as soon as I've glued a bail to the back of it and wear it on match days for luck (could of done with that Saturday!)


I also have this picture of some crochet flower pin board pins, I made them a few months ago but have only just got around to photographing them as they have been pinning bits of paper to the notice board in the kitchen.

Have a great Hand Made Monday everyone, I'm off to have a look at what else has been made this week.

LH
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10 comments:

  1. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)26 September 2011 at 15:49

    Always great to get new bits of kit and you've certainly put it to good use with that pendant, I love the effect and what a lovely way to use crocheted flowers - mental note made of that one.

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  2. Christmas Pie Crafts26 September 2011 at 16:00

    Lovely colours. The reasons for the name of your new kiln is great.

    Jill

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  3. Wendy26 September 2011 at 20:30

    Wow, love those little crochet pins! x

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  4. Whitney-Anne Baker26 September 2011 at 21:21

    Way to go Harriet!! I'm sure you're going to have a lot of fun with your kiln!

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  5. Martha26 September 2011 at 22:03

    great try at fusing glass and your new buy - the kiln! id love to have my one and try messing around with melting glass :)
    your first pendant will surely be long remembered and treasured. looking forward to see some more fused glass. xxx

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  6. Anonymous26 September 2011 at 22:42

    That glass looks lovely - I think the bubbles look like little eyes - I can see amazing creatures in that pendant! Good luck indeed.

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  7. Rebecka Rowan27 September 2011 at 13:30

    Thanks so much for following my blog - and kudos on the glass-making, I could absolutely never get the hang of it :) Will follow with interest! xx

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  8. Jan27 September 2011 at 17:13

    I'd love my own kiln, maybe I should start saving although there are so many things on my list I think it will take forever. Loving the pendant.

    Jan x

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  9. SimJaTa27 September 2011 at 20:27

    How wonderful, I too would love a kiln maybe one day. Love your first pendant, and look forward to seeing the next.

    Lynda x

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  10. fatmonica8 October 2011 at 20:24

    I love the orange in the pendant and the flowers are gorgeous!

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