ArtFire

This is an handmade collage that is 1 x 2 inches or 2.5 x 5 cms. approx. carefully applied to high quality crystal glass with a bevelled edge.

Each small element was selected and hand cut by Whskr to make an image that, I hope captures some of the whimsy and seriousness of the nostalgic little day dreamer we all once might have been.

The collage elements are glued firmly to the back of the crystal clear glass with a special high quality glaze, and the pendant is then left to dry under a pile of heavy books for 24 hours (to ensure it stays put!)

The necklace has a metal bail attached to the back with a strong adhesive ready for the silver plated ball chain to be threaded through.

There is also an added layer of glaze to help keep the bail secure, and the ball chain itself has a 12 ins/30cm drop (it is 2 ft/60 cm long). It can be trimmed slightly for length, although the current length slips over most heads comfortably.

Glass and paper are not natural 'bed fellows' so I recommend that you take of the necklace as you would any other piece of handmade jewellery, by keeping it dry and wiping gently with a soft cloth.

I often find myself day dreaming! Its a habit I should have shaken off years ago but, still. This little girl reminds to of the hopes and dreams we all have and strive to achieve.

crystal glass, quality print paper, glue, glaze, araldite, metal bail