One of the great things about jewel enamel is that it has so many different uses. So even though we are jewellery makers we can let our creativity loose as Andrea has done with this stunning Autumn wreath.
Here she tells us how she created this seasonal decoration........
The leaves were cut using Tim Holtz BigZ die Tattered Leaves, from some packaging and other pieces of coloured card.
The card was inked and then coated with clear UTEE using the melt pot. In this instance the fact that clear turns an amber colour as you use it would just add to the finished result
Here you can see the glorious autumn colours of the leaves after dipping
Once all the leaves were ready the assembling began.
A hoop of galvanised wire was used as a base and the leaves and other decorations were hot glued on.
Most of the other bits were from Country Baskets
http://www.countrybaskets.co.uk/
but the conkers are from a local field, washed and dried on the radiator for a couple of days.
Once everything was glued on gleams ( gilding wax) was used on the flowers, corn and conkers.
It was a case of knowing when to stop!
Although designed to go on the front door it will be inside if the weather is bad.
