Here's a little peek into the process of my Charlotte necklaces. I spent most of the morning tearing up vintage ledger and stamping & distressing them, then I filled their little glass bodies up with glass glitter, freshwater pearls, vintage lace and the stamped ledger. I carefully shaped silver filigree bead caps for the base and stuck an eye pin it so that I can dangle some pretties later.
Each head is a little different than the next and that's what's so fun about making these guys. I imagine the German lady painting on the sweet face with her own creative hand (100 years ago!). It's so rare to find items as unique as the Charlotte doll now a days since mostly everything today is manufactured to machine perfection.
The next step will be to wait for the glue to dry completely, foil the neck and then solder.
Oh, and an update on my rug hooking! Since this is my first try at this, I've already pulled out wool that I didn't think worked right and re-did some areas. There's also a small bald spot at the upper left corner from something that was glued onto the burlap. Oop-sie! I'm going to stitch on a felt heart there. No worries, right?
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Here's a little peek into the process of my Charlotte necklaces. I spent most of the morning tearing up vintage ledger and stamping & distressing them, then I filled their little glass bodies up with glass glitter, freshwater pearls, vintage lace and the stamped ledger. I carefully shaped silver filigree bead caps for the base and stuck an eye pin it so that I can dangle some pretties later.
Each head is a little different than the next and that's what's so fun about making these guys. I imagine the German lady painting on the sweet face with her own creative hand (100 years ago!). It's so rare to find items as unique as the Charlotte doll now a days since mostly everything today is manufactured to machine perfection. 
The next step will be to wait for the glue to dry completely, foil the neck and then solder. 
Oh, and an update on my rug hooking! Since this is my first try at this, I've already pulled out wool that I didn't think worked right and re-did some areas. There's also a small bald spot at the upper left corner from something that was glued onto the burlap. Oop-sie! I'm going to stitch on a felt heart there. No worries, right?
6 comments:
All your creations are so pretty Christine! I missed seeing you yesterday at Glitterfest. Will you be at the next one? Take care, Martha
Wow you are a busy girl! Of course you know I love anything with those sweet porcelain doll heads....and speaking of heads, you certainly have a treasure trove....lucky you. Your hooked rug project is coming along wonderfully....I don't think I would have the patience to do that.
Take care
Diana
Hi Christine!
First, your sheepy is soooo sweet. Just gorgeous work and I can't believe it's your first attempt. I love it!
And those Frozen Charlotte doll heads are all so wonderful. I can't wait to see the necklaces when they are finished. Very clever idea!!! I love how their faces are all unique too. It makes them so special.
I'm sorry you didn't make it to GF this time. It was great fun (just a tad bit too hot). Next time I won't be going because Kim will be having her Moulin Rouge event and I'll be vending/attending. I wish you could go to the event! Then we can meet up at GF in the spring!
Let me know.
Hugs,
Holly
All are gorgeous!
Sheila
LOVE IT ALL Christine. You know I'm a sucker for the German doll heads since that is where we first met. Your rug is so pretty. Really taking shape. Have a great week. Charlene
Those doll charms are to die for!
Sandy xox
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