Thursday, March 17, 2011

My Creative Space - Acetate brooch


When we went to the trade fair last year, I was gifted some acetate samples to use with my silversmithing. I've been looking at them for a while now wondering what to do. Suddenly, inspiration... driven by the fact that our lovely Belgian friend from Theo is visiting in a couple of weeks and I wanted to be able to gift him a thank you.


So here's the plan... 
Muslin-rolled silver backing with acetate and silver layers riveted to back plate.


It hasn't been filed, polished or anything yet in these pics. Tackling the soldering at home today (first time at home!) I have my fire extinguisher and fire blanket ready just in case ;)
Here's hoping it all comes together well.


So, what's in your space today? Big thanks to Kirsty at Kootoyoo for hosting creative spaces.
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16 comments:

  1. TaniaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Just the fact that you NEED a fire extinguisher and fire blanket at the ready makes me come over all excited. Adrenaline Craft! Have FUN. (In a non-burny sort of fashion).

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  2. june at noonMarch 17, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    So very creative, you! I'm still loving the texture on that metal!

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  3. teddybearswednesdayMarch 17, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    you are amazing Kylie, I know i say it often but I'll keep saying it because it's true. I love visiting your space and getting a glimpse in to that incredibly creative mind.
    the brooch is gorgeous BTW xoxo

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  4. Cath @ chunkychookyMarch 17, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Another freakishly amazing and exciting creative space. You are genius.

    EXTREME craft. Love it!!

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  5. spectacularfairywrenMarch 17, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    wow - so great. I like that you mulled over this. Looks fab unpolished!

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  6. flowerpressMarch 17, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I have a picture in my head now of you sitting with your fire blanket over your knees soldering away :-)
    Always love your brooches!

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  7. belinda marshallMarch 17, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    mmm, not a fire extinguisher! you are amazing.
    the brooch is so cool!

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  8. FrancescaMarch 17, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    love all those colours in the top pic. looking forward to seeing it finished. x

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  9. blue mossMarch 17, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Amazing! I hope you make more!

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  10. SalsaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    What a great idea -- it's looking really good.

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  11. annamaria potamitiMarch 18, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Awesome! You are definitely all fired up with creativity these days!X

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  12. JenifirMarch 18, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I love this brooch! Colour, texture and form. It is wonderful to see your design esthetic shining through whether it is jewellry design or textile.

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  13. Lillipilli LaneMarch 18, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love it, gorgeous, love the simplicity on its style/design

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  14. at swim-two-birdsMarch 19, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    great idea kylie!! And I see you still got lots of material, ha.
    So funny that you know that guy
    from THEO :^)

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  15. Some Korean Website HighjackerMarch 20, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    oh my gosh, so cool! love the intro to a new substrate, that's always exciting. hope it's all turned out to your liking lades! and NO fire starting occurred, yipes. ♥

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  16. Ingrid MidaMarch 21, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    It feels like ages since I've made anything... which is normal for me after having a show. But I'm starting to get the itch. Your weekly creative journeys are so inspiring. Kudos!

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