Beginning this project in autumn I just knew it will take me some time...
After selecting possible colours a long process followed. But I must say it was fun watching TV when relaxing and doing monotonous task working with viking weave...
What I love about this specific weave is that it always leaves me with some leftover bits. And that is what I used here to bring my design to life. In the summer I worked on a replacement strap for another of my watches. For that I made a long orange chain that I cut to desired lengths. I was left with quite a chain of orange colour after I completed the watch strap.
And that is exactly what I see in my intro picture, shades of orange.
Another plus side of the weave (and any other work connected to process) is what else comes out of it. When making this chain I noticed how it can be made alive, as if breathing, pumping life into it when in making, how I can translate it. Oh, how much I love this...
I realised that this is what I needed to suggest a tree trunk making it a great connection to the design...
This piece also gives me an idea connected to another picture I took recently. Yes, it is time to investigate and see into the next project. But for now let's come back to my 'Stump' necklace...
How amazing to see that it takes one colour out of the range but still within the spectrum to lighten up and lift my design. I do like the outcome. Don't you?
Have a great time and see you next time. K-)
