This hair billiment project has been on the backburner for months and months because other things keep coming up. I got it finished this week. Not a tricky project, just fiddly, Basically, it is just a whole heap of jewels and jewellery findings sewn onto a band, then lined with grosgrain ribbon to help it stop slipping on the hair. A few wig clips also help. Previously I have angled the base band by putting a little pleat or dart in the centre, but I am trying a simpler technique this time.
Getting a few more accessories done means that I can extend my wardrobe a little without having to make big items like gowns.
I love this band, but the jewels are a little too faceted to be accurate. I really should coat the centre faceted jewel with a few coats of enamel to make it look less faceted. I just haven't found the right colour enamel yet. (And I love the sparkliness!)
This link should take you to a previous post about this type of hair ornament and some Renaissance portraits showing similar styles- http://broidermebethan.blogspot.com.au/2014_06_01_archive.html
