Work in Progress Wednesday (one day late) - Alice in Wonderland jewelry
They're finally finished!
Two pendants: Alice in Wonderland and the Cheshire Cat.
Two pendants: Alice in Wonderland and the Cheshire Cat.
I toiled and labored over these for days...
My Cheshire Cat necklace portrays the classic Cat, as illustrated by John Tenniel in the original edition of the book published in 1865.
Normally, all images featured in my jewelry are my own original hand drawn art...but for this necklace I really wanted to go with John Tenniel's interpretation. It's my favorite.
My own hand drawn Cheshire Cat can be found in the charm bracelet at the end of this post.
Normally, all images featured in my jewelry are my own original hand drawn art...but for this necklace I really wanted to go with John Tenniel's interpretation. It's my favorite.
My own hand drawn Cheshire Cat can be found in the charm bracelet at the end of this post.
As for Alice: I'm not super-fond of the illustrations of the original Alice by John Tenniel...so I drew my own. But the inspiration for my Alice comes from Arthur Rackham's paintings of Alice from 1907. The Alice portrayed in my necklace is drawn by me, free hand, but inspired by his.
(click on the purple words to see what I'm referring to)
(click on the purple words to see what I'm referring to)
My hand drawn Alice next to the unfinished etched pendant in silver.
Unfinished Cheshire Cat pendant, John Tenniel's illustration.
Finished. Patinated and polished.
Edges lightly hammered.
Hidden bail on back.
Edges lightly hammered.
Hidden bail on back.
Finished Alice necklace.
The back of the pendant is stamped with a quote...
The back of the pendant is stamped with a quote...
I don't much care where...
...so long as I get somewhere...
You know I love adding famous quotes
and little secret hidden elements to my jewelry.
I chose this quote of Alice's because I love what it signifies:
It's not the destination, it's the journey.
Sometimes we get so caught up in our goals and ambitions,
that we forget to be present in the moment.
You know I love adding famous quotes
and little secret hidden elements to my jewelry.
I chose this quote of Alice's because I love what it signifies:
It's not the destination, it's the journey.
Sometimes we get so caught up in our goals and ambitions,
that we forget to be present in the moment.
The Cheshire Cat is so philosophical...
"we're all mad here" says the insightful Cat in his most famous quote.
Out of all the characters in Wonderland,
he is the only one who is aware of his madness.
There's a lot to be said for self-awareness, don't you think?
And that's not all...
Components for Alice in Wonderland charm bracelet.
Original hand drawn art, etched in sterling silver.
Original hand drawn art, etched in sterling silver.
Coming soon...as in tomorrow.
I'm waiting for a delivery today of special ordered Murano glass beads for this charm bracelet.
I'm waiting for a delivery today of special ordered Murano glass beads for this charm bracelet.
and
Mushroom belt buckle. Original hand drawn art, etched in sterling silver.
...coming soon, too.
All these delectable pieces of art jewelry will be availabe in my Etsy shop tomorrow.
Yes, I timed it for the release of the movie :)
All these delectable pieces of art jewelry will be availabe in my Etsy shop tomorrow.
Yes, I timed it for the release of the movie :)
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9 Comments:
I love it...everything is so magical...I really cant wait to see the mushroom belt buckle...Way to go...and I am taking a car load of teens to the 12:01 3D show tonight.....with a 4 hour prior line up...in costume..Wish me luck..
Both Wonderland & Looking Glass taken together as a whole are my favorite book - ever. One year - many years ago - my sister gave me a set of the books from a '20's publication with hand colored Tenniel plates. They are two of my most cherished possessions.
These pieces are lovely. My favorite quote is from Tweedledee - "Contrarywise..if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic."
I would love to see your interpretation of a Borogrove. They sound to be some of the funniest looking things ever. "An extinct kind of parrot. They had no wings, beaks turned up, and made their nests under sundials; lived on veal. A thin shabby-looking bird with its feathers sticking out all round — something like a live mop"
Wow! You have been a busy girl and what a gorgeous collection you have created :)
Your work is stunning :)
Have a Wonderful Day, T.
wow! your work is so adorable and just in time with the movie!
That is awesome!!!! I love your work so much :)
xo,
Allison
Ugguh . . . omig . . . ijuscant . . . WOW.
Amazing, Alice.
xoxo
"Curiouser and curiouser!" The pieces are a delight! "Read the directions and directly you will be directed in the right direction." You must have read those directions ;)
These are lovely Alicia! I am impressed!
xoxo
Wow! What gorgeous work. That charm bracelet is going to be a stunner, and I love your hand drawn Alice.
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