Monday 2 July 2012

Vintage Image Domino Pendants

Last week I finally got my vintage image domino pendants finished and added them to chains or cords so that they are ready to wear.

Here's one of my favourites:

  


Above is the original image, and here's the digitally altered version I used for this particular pendant:


Once I shrank the image down to the right size I added it to a small wooden domino, and put a green rhinestone on the image before adding a layer of Glossy Accents.  And then, after waiting a day or so for the Glossy Accents to dry I was able to drill a hole into the top to add an eye-pin and another hole in the bottom so that I could add a bead accent.

The image is often said to show a belly dancer but in all honesty I think that this is just a very evocative image that has inspired many a dancer to create a costume and mood that has then been attributed to belly dance.  To be honest I do love it myself and have made more than one pendant version of this with different colours and accents.

And tonight what do I find as I'm wandering around the Internet but a new blog I can link to, who are looking for vintage images used in lots of creative ways.  Yay!  So make sure to go and look at the work of some very talented people over at Vintage Artisans and maybe even take part yourself!

9 comments:

  1. Deborah this is totally gorgeous, just love the image. Thank you for joining us at Vintage Artisans this fortnight. Abbie DT xx

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  2. So glad you found your way to Vintage Artisans!Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

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  3. Deborah this is such a lovely piece of work, the image is beautiful, thanks for joining us over a VA, good luck, Pauline x

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  4. Fab project Deborah, love the image. Thanks for linking to VA, Judith xx

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  5. STUNNING ! Beautiful detailing .love that image . You are very artistic , I think .

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  6. How beautiful, these are lovely what a rewarding project

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  7. that is gorgeous, would happily wear that - wonderful colours! hugs karen x

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  8. Simply Stunning... jaw dropping beauty.. love it!!! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Artisans... May x

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  9. Wow! What a stunning pendant and such a beautiful image. Thank you so much for joining in with the Vintage Artisans Challenge Blog
    Lindsay xx

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