Something old,

Something old,

Something new,

Something borrowed,

Something blue

and a sixpence in your shoe.

I'd never heard of the sixpence part of this rhyme until yesterday. According to the saying the bride wears a lucky sixpence in her left shoe to bring good fortune on the happy couple.



Invitation by Cloud Nine



Something old by BlueButton Bride



Something new by maggie cook



Something borrowed by Handmade and Vintage



Something blue by Extra Special Touch



And something extra for the rings by pantsandpaper



Folksy Friday - Bikinis!

The recent sunshine has set me thinking about getting organized for the summer holidays. This week I went in search of some beachy swimwear.

I have delved into the depths of Folksy this week in honour of the bikini.



Bikini Passport Cover - Grandma Jimbo



Bikini Bottoms Pant Pot - Imperfections

   
  

Bikini Girl Ceramic Heart brooch - Emily Stubbs 



Bettie Page hand painted canvas pop art
- Ghetto Gran Stencil Art



Star wars Lego Figure Cufflinks - Urban Eye



Shopping Tote/Beach bag - Quilting Demon

 

The finished pieces!

Last post I showed you the workshop in action and the pieces ready for the kiln. If the glass is opaque I put a small dab of glue on to hold the pieces in place. The work is put on special paper so that it doesn't fuse onto the kiln shelf.After firing to 1480 F and cooling the pendants are sanded and washed with acetone before adding bails.

Before firing.

After firing and finishing



Before firing the clear glass top is yet to be added.

After firing, the edges are round and the top has become super shiny.

The shine on this pendant is amazing

A cranberry daisy

Finally the precious work is returned to the owners. I hope they are pleased.