Even though I never like doing it, occasionally I do dismember - er, take apart my vintage finds. But sometimes I luck out! At a vintage shop at the Farmer's Market, I bought a charming, delicate Chinois-style plastic fan. It was two bucks! I'm guessing, maybe from the 40's or 50's?
I got it home, opened the wrapper and spread the fan out -
Uh-oh! One of the strips was broken about halfway down. Was I sad? No. Because, yay! I get to use it for parts! I clipped off two deer segments, added the earring findings -
And done.
They are gorgeous. And I still have about twenty deer left, plus the two bakelite-looking covers - I know I'm making something with those! Not to mention all the rest of the delicate remains of the corpse. And I don't feel guilty at all!
This time.
I think I have a broken fan like that around somewhere. I am going to dig it out and make some earrings. I have really enjoyed reading your new blog. You certainly are creative.
ReplyDeleteI too have a fan like that, except it's made of sandalwood and my sister gave them out to her bridesmaids.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll make her a pair of earrings for her wedding anniversary!
Super cool project.
I would totally buy a pair of deer earrings from you, do you have any left to spare for sale?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...I would love to buy a pair from you.
ReplyDeleteI have a broken sandlewood fan and now I know what to do with it! Adorable!!!
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