July Themed Competition 2013

[Kimkie]

Here is my non-competitive entry, a Hibiscus bloom. It's more of a sketch in silver than a finished piece, I havn't decided whether to make it a brooch or a hair band yet. Made in one evening especially for the Tropical theme. It's great when something inspires you to sit and just make :-)

[Dennis]

That's fun. not surprised you enjoyed making it, Kim.

[caroleallen]

That's really sweet Kim.

[karens]

Wow, great entries so far!

I've not entered on here before, but thought I'd give it a go, so please be gentle with me!

This piece is a sterling silver and oxidised copper charm pendant on a 28 inch sterling silver chain with faceted glass beads. I hope you'll class the ladybird and flowers/leaf as tropical...

Good luck everyone!

[Kimkie]

Very sweet Karens and the leaf could definitely be a banana leaf!

[caroleallen]

Love the ladybird.

[Ada]

Please be gentle with me too as this is my first entry and I have only just plucked up courage

This is a representation of an Indonesian Swallowtail butterfly created using chasing & repousse. The inspiration came from a picture I saw while I was trying to decide what to make. I used 0.8mm britannia silver and the piece measures approximately 110mm x 75mm. I really enjoyed making this and am quietly hooked on both the process and butterflies!

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[mizgeorge]

That's lovely Ada! I'm very impressed, not least because I've been doing this for an awful lot longer and have never got to grips with chasing or repousse.

Karen - I'm also very keen on the ladybird (and of course the banana leaf!)

[Ada]

Thank you George for your kind and encouraging comment

[caroleallen]

I'm impressed too Ada. What do you intend to use it for?