Peacock Edition 2

Hello All,

Back from an illness break and here we go - yet another peacock.........

When work has already started but the order gets cancelled, one doesn't quite feel like abandoning it! So here goes a project I loved making and had generous help with :) Thanks to Richa for being a backbone throughout :) This was to be my second blog anniversary post, so a bit belated, here comes the National Bird of India, the second time around. The first one made the life so easy, because I had finished struggling with the feathers already! :D

And some more details:

Happy Quilling

Pritesh

PS: If my posts inspire you to create something on similar lines, I feel highly flattered. But please, do respect the effort I take in conceptualizing and executing, please give a direct link to my work when you are inspired by mine. Thanks for understanding........:-)

Jewellery waterproofing brigade

Hello All,

After being swamped with questions about what waterproofing aids I use, here is the image of all my waterproofing sprays and varnishes. And pleeeeeease, there is NO cut and dried answer for which one to use for which kind of jewellery. It all depends on your preference, the kind of elements in the jewellery, the finish required etc. So a judicious judgment has to be made according to the situation encountered. 

I apologize in advance but I shall no longer answer the question "How to waterproof quilling jewellery?". The image is here (of the material), the process is already public information through this post and the end results are seen through the quilling jewellery photos I've posted often...........

(L to R) Winsor & Newton Charcoal spray, available in Pune, priced at Rs. 970, recommended for matte finish

Asian Paints Touchwood Varnish, priced at Rs. 120 or so, available in any hardware store, not recommended for white jewellery

Asian Paints Clear Synthetic Varnish, more viscous than Touchwood but easier to use on white jewellery, still lends a slight yellowness on whites

Schjerning Krystal Fixative (from Panduro Hobby, Sweden), recommended heavily for quick waterproofing (dries much faster than Winsor Newton spray), priced at 159 SEK (~ Rs. 1600), it is not available in India at all

All of them are good for waterproofing and provide strength but varnishes (after a few coats) lend almost a plastic like finish + strength. I am personally not a fan of it and lean on the matte side, but it is a personal preference. You need to experiment with these yourself and find what works for you..........

Happy Quilling

Pritesh

PS: If my posts inspire you to create something on similar lines, I feel highly flattered. But please, do respect the effort I take in conceptualizing and executing, please give a direct link to my work when you are inspired by mine. Thanks for understanding........:-)

Give me your brains :D

Hello All,

After what seems like forever, I am back, up on my legs, walking, talking AND working! I was overjoyed when Helen sent me an e-mail : Grey Matter in Quilling - Lend me your brains :D I couldn't help laughing out loud! This lady sure knows how to evoke a laugh! :) She was going to write a feature in an Arts and Crafts Magazine about unusual (read "non-floral" quilling).....this was an honour beyond honours! :) She has always been dropping by my blog and leaving behind most honest (my favourite kind) comments. It was she who once before had given me a chance to be a Guest Designer on Homyachok Challenge blog :)

So, here goes, the article on unusual quilling, where the quilled brain finds a mention :) How I wish I knew Russian!!!!!

Thanks a zillion Helen :) Even being mentioned in the same breath as these biggies is a dream you've brought to life :)

Happy Quilling

Pritesh

PS: If my posts inspire you to create something on similar lines, I feel highly flattered. But please, do respect the effort I take in conceptualizing and executing, please give a direct link to my work when you are inspired by mine. Thanks for understanding........:-)

Paper spiral video tutorial

Hello All,

Have you seen those perfect spirals some quillers use as stems for creepers? I love them and tried my own method of making those.

As promised, here is the tutorial for making those. The video isn't particularly high quality (my good camera is broken and I'm using a pretty outdated one) but I think, the concept is highlighted pretty decently.

Happy Quilling

Pritesh

PS: If my posts inspire you to create something on similar lines, I feel highly flattered. But please, do respect the effort I take in conceptualizing and executing, please give a direct link to my work when you are inspired by mine. Thanks for understanding........:-)