In a nutshell
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In a nutshell
WIP: Van Gogh "Fishing Boats", Another Bayeux scene
Re: In a nutshell
How interesting! How did you do that -- or is it a secret?
- Mabel Figworthy
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Re: In a nutshell
Wow !
Like Serinde I'd love to know how you do them.
Like Serinde I'd love to know how you do them.
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Re: In a nutshell
Nutshell 2
The most difficult bit is cutting the shell along the "fault line" without splitting it, once done and the edges flattened, the actual model is made from thin card and copy paper, glued together - with the assistance of my led magnifying lamp, also used for stitching. The hinge is a scrap of fine embroidery fabric I have actually seen the Taj, and the Opera House, more interesting to make things I've visited. Next on the list is Colosseum, St Paul's, Westminster Palace, etc.
A friend brought back a large bag of nuts from Cyprus, otherwise I'd have had to wait until Xmas!
The most difficult bit is cutting the shell along the "fault line" without splitting it, once done and the edges flattened, the actual model is made from thin card and copy paper, glued together - with the assistance of my led magnifying lamp, also used for stitching. The hinge is a scrap of fine embroidery fabric I have actually seen the Taj, and the Opera House, more interesting to make things I've visited. Next on the list is Colosseum, St Paul's, Westminster Palace, etc.
A friend brought back a large bag of nuts from Cyprus, otherwise I'd have had to wait until Xmas!
WIP: Van Gogh "Fishing Boats", Another Bayeux scene
Re: In a nutshell
That’s absolutely amazing! More?
Debby
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Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
Re: In a nutshell
This is how the nutshells started out - a cross stitch "card" for a friend's daughter's wedding. Sewn on 40ct verdal evenweave with 2 strands of pure silk and 28 needle. I tried using 1 strand of DMC at first, but the silk gave a much better finish, albeit tricky to work. My friend's other daughter married 3 weeks later, so I did a similar one for her.
I think they managed to secrete the ring inside the shell
WIP: Van Gogh "Fishing Boats", Another Bayeux scene
- richardandtracy
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Re: In a nutshell
That really is something.
I know my wife would do a sterling or fine silver capping and hinge for the cut edges of the walnut out of Precious Metal Clay. Could use a negligible kerf saw like a veneer saw for cutting the nut. Sorry just mulling ideas around - thinking aloud by text. May show her this thread as she'd be fascinated.
Wish our walnut produced nuts, but after 14 years it's only 6" taller than it was when planted. Hrrumph. But then we never get any of our hazelnuts, so why should a walnut be different?
Regards,
Richard
I know my wife would do a sterling or fine silver capping and hinge for the cut edges of the walnut out of Precious Metal Clay. Could use a negligible kerf saw like a veneer saw for cutting the nut. Sorry just mulling ideas around - thinking aloud by text. May show her this thread as she'd be fascinated.
Wish our walnut produced nuts, but after 14 years it's only 6" taller than it was when planted. Hrrumph. But then we never get any of our hazelnuts, so why should a walnut be different?
Regards,
Richard
Re: In a nutshell
I do use a fine modelmaking saw for the cuts, but even then it's easy to go off course, and walnuts are not the easiest shapes to hold.....
I tried several ways of making the hinge: thin wire, thick thread, even paper which worked OK but not very durable. Thin fabric reinforced with super glue seems the best way - so far.
I tried several ways of making the hinge: thin wire, thick thread, even paper which worked OK but not very durable. Thin fabric reinforced with super glue seems the best way - so far.
WIP: Van Gogh "Fishing Boats", Another Bayeux scene
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Re: In a nutshell
People's talents have no limits, that's for sure. Your work is really fascinating.
As a person working with miniatures, you may like to look at this:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/kievs-mus ... iny-things.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_ ... =236311549
As a person working with miniatures, you may like to look at this:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/kievs-mus ... iny-things.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_ ... =236311549
Lyudmila
Re: In a nutshell
Yes, I have seen his amazing work on the internet, and would love to visit Kiev one day for a first hand view.Podolyanka wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:31 pm People's talents have no limits, that's for sure. Your work is really fascinating.
As a person working with miniatures, you may like to look at this:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/kievs-mus ... iny-things.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_ ... =236311549
We aso have in UK Willard Wigan - the man who sculpted " The Last Supper" - among others - in the eye of a sewing needle.
I think I have rather a long way to go yet...
WIP: Van Gogh "Fishing Boats", Another Bayeux scene
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Re: In a nutshell
They are totally awesome and amazing. I am certainly looking forward to the next showing of this amazing work.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Re: In a nutshell
As am I! I love miniatures and yours are fascinating!
Carole
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Everything else "on hold"
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Re: In a nutshell
I absolutely agree!! Wow!!!
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- Mabel Figworthy
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Re: In a nutshell
Interesting to see the closed nut as well, it just gives an extra sense of the dimensions!
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Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
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Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page