Posted 3 years ago
kyratango
(439 items)
After my brass bumblebee kyratisation, I wanted another insect to give it the same treatment...
I got this small antique vintage oxidized brooch, it is my first grasshopper in my rather huge insect jewellery collection ;-)
Small at 1.75" or 4.5cm long.
First, cleaned with a kind of Windex (ammonia detergent), then polished with a brass wire brush.
Pic#1 is original condition
Pic#2 is once polished and chosen stones (pearls are nail art stuff, coming in a carrousel with several sizes!) installed before gluing.
Pic#3 is the "enameled" critter, done with JudiKins Diamond Glaze mixed with Ecoline inks, applied with a toothpick in the "cells".
Pic#4 is the final result (some scraping on the edges to be done once the Hypocement glue is totally set).
Woohoo... 1 hour and a half process...
The kyratised bumblebee previously posted:
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/285937-old-brass-bumblebee-brooch-meyle-and-ma?in=collection-3407
Beautiful & fantastic grasshopper has been reborn! As always Pascale, your enhancements are superb, he's a lovely bug
Aww, thank you Jenni! <3
Awesome restore!
Eileen, thanks! I think it is beginning of 20th century, the construction is very well made, not the later simple stamping.
It was a fun project, and I'm very pleased with the result :-)
Mrstyndall, thank you for your kind visit and compliment!
Amazing ! He looks perfect . So much talent and your saving so many pieces that can now survive . I love it xo
You did well, grasshopper !~
so pic 4 is the one on the far left?
Dear Mani and Phil, thank you so much for your always supporting comments on my kyratisations! Love back to you!!! XO
BHIFOS, of course! It was the order I uploaded them and they in fact show from right to left :-)))
I was a bit worried.... fantastic job your finished critter is a beautiful thing now!!
Oh, this little grasshopper turned out BEAUTIFULLY!! Wonderful Kyratisation!!!
Great work on it! He looks FANTASTIC! So well done and very professional, he is a very stylish grasshopper. :P
Hi Scott and Lauren!
Thank you for your visit and your fantastic and wonderful comments :-D
Love it! Still cannot believe what you can do!!!
Vintagelamp... I knew the Green Lady and you would love the green hopper! :-))
Thank you for your compliment!
AMAZING— you do beautiful work!!
scott
Thank you Scottvez! :-)
Beautiful Job :) I love the GREEN :)
Thank you Trey! :-))
Kyratango adore your insects
Thank you kivatinitz! Me too! ;-))