I've made a crystal tiara.

pretzelnut

Luckilly i have lots of time on my hands.

Just recieved even more crystals this morning - so i shall be getting on with my bouquet tonight.

pretzelnut

Here are the 1st 2 crystal flower for my bouquet, they take me about 3-4 hours to do but im getting faster everytime, now that i know what im doing.

Its hard to imagine then turning into a bouquet.



The picture below is my inspiration.

hunnycat

well done its lovely so far

How thick is the wire your using for the outer frame of the flower?

I may be needing help with my tiara, i am doing a mock up with plastic beads so once it done i will be posting it for advice:o

pretzelnut

its 24 gauge wire not sure what thickness that is but i got it from ebay by typing 24 gauge wire in the search , i think i got 3 rolls for £5 delivered.

Its a really good thickness wire to twist and bend and mould into shape.

I have used a thinner wire for threading the beads onto and wrapping round the frame.

I'll help where i can, i have learnt so many tips and tricks by trial and error.

rene2b

awww well done they look great hun

hunnycat

princesswoo wrote: »

its 24 gauge wire not sure what thickness that is but i got it from ebay by typing 24 gauge wire in the search , i think i got 3 rolls for £5 delivered.

Its a really good thickness wire to twist and bend and mould into shape.

I have used a thinner wire for threading the beads onto and wrapping round the frame.

I'll help where i can, i have learnt so many tips and tricks by trial and error.

i have 26 guage fo the threading which is 0.04mm, i think 24 guage is 0.06mm i have ordered some wire that is 1mm thick for my frame.

hunnycat

my first attempt at mine, i ran out of plastic beads so have not been able to wrap the band with them which would finsih it nicely. i have also not wrapped it properly anyway as it was just a quickie to see if i like the style.

rene2b

hunnycat wrote: »

my first attempt at mine, i ran out of plastic beads so have not been able to wrap the band with them which would finsih it nicely. i have also not wrapped it properly anyway as it was just a quickie to see if i like the style.

now that IS nice very classy

tartantotty

They look great ladies! I am keeping an eye on this thread as I am tempted to try something myself, but am too chicken in case I make a b$lls up!

hunnycat

tartantotty wrote: »

They look great ladies! I am keeping an eye on this thread as I am tempted to try something myself, but am too chicken in case I make a b$lls up!

I bought plastic beads to practice with and after few practices i will make it properly with the crystals. I was worried too but i looked at it in a way of if i messed it up i lost £20'ish for the supplies, if i managed it then i have saved myself £50 on mine alone then the bridesmaids are a bonus

this is the bridesmaid one: