A tiny teacup - work in progress

[ShinyLauren]

Been crazy busy recently and keep forgetting to take pictures of new things, so thought I'd post something I've been working on.

I've been trying to practice wax carving as I really struggle with 3D and persuading the thing that I can see in my brain to come into existence.

So, I've set myself a challenge of a little series of charms to make, the first of which is a little teacup and saucer.

Work in progress so far:

[ShinyLauren]

I also made a teeny tiny fish charm for my Godmother's birthday, as she has a sea-themed charm bracelet:



Pierced from sterling silver sheet, filed edges, engraved lines, tube set 1.5mm sapphires for eyes.

[Dennis]

Brilliant, I like them all. Hopefully we shall get to see the cup an saucer completed. Dennis.

[Tabby66]

Gorgeous Lauren. Exquisite work

[medusa]

bravo! I'm rubbish at that kind of 3D stuff.

[Kathryn Harrison]

That is amazing! I don't know why but tiny things are so awesome.

[Petal]

Absolutely gorgeous Lauren and so good to see WIP pics too. Your finishing, polish and photos are FAB as usual.

[willem parel]

Well, let me say this..... I LOVE IT !!! ;-)

[ShinyLauren]

Thanks guys!

3D stuff is really difficult for me - I just sit and stare at the wax block for ages trying to work out how to even begin.

This one I wasn't sure what I was doing about the handle, so I just left that bit as solid wax, had it cast into silver and then pierced/filed the handle directly on the silver master.

It's now been moulded and cast and I have a tiny herd of teacups and saucers.

[Dennis]

OMG Lauren, where will you find the tiny tea bags? ;-)