Quilled seahorse pendant

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Some time ago I made many sketches of paper quilled pendants and earrings I'd like to create. I don't have much time to materialize all of those ideas, that's why they show up so slowly. The Hamsa pendant was the first one, and here comes a seahorse. I used hand-cut beige strips for it, gilded the edges using a metallic gold marker. The eye is a red rhinestone. The finished pendant was coated with matte varnish spray. Its length is about 1 3/4'' (4.5cm). I enjoy experimenting with quilled jewelry very much, so more to follow :)

You must also see Ann Martin's exquisite gilded paper pendants! Ann, I know you're reading this, I really love what you do with paper strips.

Comments

Jeanne said…
What a GORGEOUS piece of art. Wow. I am constantly amazed at the projects you create. This must have taken a long time and lots of patience.

Thank you so much for sharing!
Jun 29, 2009, 3:39:00 PM
Ann said…
Wow - your seahorse looks so realistic! You did a wonderful job with shaping him. What brand of gold marker did you use for the gilding, if I may ask? It looks like it has a really nice gleam.

Thanks so much for the compliment and the link to my blog - much appreciated!
Jun 29, 2009, 3:48:00 PM
Inna D. said…
Jeanne, Ann, thank you very much!
Ann, I used Artline 900XF GOLD marker, but unfortunately it loses shine after a couple of days :( I will try acrylic paint next time.
Jun 29, 2009, 6:21:00 PM
Unknown said…
Инна, у Вас получилась элегантная подвеска и я уже немного завидую счастливой обладательнице этого украшения.
Jun 29, 2009, 6:39:00 PM
Inna D. said…
Спасибо, Вера! Напишите мне на мэйл свой почтовый адрес и она будет ваша :) Только она уже не такая блестящая - маркер потускнел :(
Jun 29, 2009, 9:06:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow, that's really beautiful. I love paper jewelry but I never tried quilling, are the finished pieces resistant? what kind of glue do you use to join the paper roles with each other?

P.S: Sorry if I wasn't clear enough, I'm from Uruguay and my mother tongue is Spanish.
Jul 1, 2009, 2:37:00 AM
Inna D. said…
Thank you! Yes, the finished pieces are resistant, there are special varnishes for paper that harden and preserve it. For quilling I use white crafts glue (PVA).
P.S. You're very clear, and English isn't my mother tongue either :)
Jul 2, 2009, 9:27:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Thank you for the response! I will definitively try quilling some time!
XOXO
Uruguaya
Jul 3, 2009, 2:05:00 AM
marcelle schauer said…
Inna, WOW is all I can say about your work> I just met you by seeing you on my blog. You are certainly one talented woman. I will be visiting you often to be inspired.
Marcelle (stamping thyme)
Jul 3, 2009, 11:32:00 AM
marcelle schauer said…
WOW is all I can say with this creation, your work is just beautiful. Thank you for visitng my blog, I consider it an honor that you would become a follower. I have so much to learn from you, I cannot wait.
Jul 3, 2009, 11:42:00 AM
Buddha Bellies said…
Luv the way each segment of the seahorse is quilled - really captures the pattern, including the decreasing segments near the tail.
Jul 3, 2009, 6:34:00 PM
Inna D. said…
Stamping Thyme, Buddha Bellies thanks for the kind comments! You both have wonderful and inspiring blogs!
Jul 4, 2009, 11:04:00 AM
Juhi said…
This is a beautiful piece of art, I am a huge fan of your work, thanks for visiting my blog and appreciating my attempt at quilling. It means a lot coming from you!

Juhi
Jul 7, 2009, 1:34:00 PM
Inna D. said…
Thank you, Juhi.
Jul 9, 2009, 12:24:00 PM
Marilla said…
Wow - what a beautiful pendant! I can see so many applications for this - not just jewelry, but as adornments for lampshades, in a deep picture frame to create a 3D effect - very cool! Thanks for sharing.
Jul 12, 2009, 1:31:00 AM
Ana Baird said…
The pendant is stunning! it's so detailed! Thanks for the inspiration!
Jul 12, 2009, 10:38:00 AM
Inna D. said…
Marilla, Ana, thank you very much!
Jul 12, 2009, 1:23:00 PM
Алёнушка said…
Я бы такое украшение с удовольствием носила :-))) Смотрится натурально :-))) Это бумага такая под золото? Не отличишь )))
Jul 22, 2009, 4:49:00 PM
Inna D. said…
Спасибо, Алёна! Это я покрасила торцы полосок золотистым маркером. Но есть и промышленные такие - с золотым и серебряным торцом.
Jul 22, 2009, 4:58:00 PM
Алёнушка said…
Ну надо же, а я даже и не могла подумать ))) Всё гениальное просто :-)))
Jul 22, 2009, 8:39:00 PM
Regina said…
Inna!!!! What can I say to a quilling artist like you??? All your work is absolutely fantastic and I´ve no words to tell you how much I love all them. Your pendants are amazing. I´m very proud to receive your visit at my blog, thank you so much!!
Have a great sunday!!
Hugs
Regina
Aug 2, 2009, 6:19:00 AM
Inna D. said…
Regina, thank you so much for your kind comment. I must say I enjoy visiting your blog, too.
Aug 2, 2009, 10:32:00 PM
Gaby said…
Wow........this is awesome. You are so talented.

Have a great weekend.
Mar 11, 2011, 8:45:00 PM
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