hi peeps,

apologies for the low profile - I have been a tad busy, and still so very tired and exhausted with this virus.

I was asked to make a Chatelaine for a customer and although I have limited skills, agreed that I would try it and go from there. A little sketch later and this was the intended result. The Fleur de Lis is in keeping with Victorian theme requested (there is one in Victoria's crown). There is a slight bit of curve to it, but wasn't sure how much to do - there is so very little out there. On the reverse is a solid folded piece that helps it to be tucked onto a skirt.

The Fleur de Lis has been done from one piece of silver sheet. The Jump rings, I lost count after 300... each one sawn from .7mm wire and soldered with pallions


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customer wants it to be matt and looking worn - is it best then to tumble in some sand / grit?