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| Vintage Bakelite inspired Modern Reproduction of the Cherry Bar Brooch |
This faux Bakelite bar brooch was inspired by the classic vintage Bakelite Cherry Bar Brooch from the late 1930's and early 1940's. I originally designed for a client who saw my Faux Bakelite Cherries Necklace and wanted a reproduction of the iconic brooch that was part of the original Bakelite cherry jewelry set. It is constructed from artist-quality polymer clay, stereo wire and delicate1/2" plastic chain links. To read about the construction of the faux Bakelite cherry collection
please click here.
This brooch was featured on
Clay Play Cafe
EDITED 1/9/15 My
expanded faux vintage Bakelite inspired Red Cherry Jewelry Collection
that now includes both a Long and Short Stem Necklace version and
various color chain options, earrings, bracelet and Cherry Bar Brooch is
available for sale at MelodyODesigns at Etsy
Cute pin, what do you use to make them so shiny?
ReplyDeleteThat's clever and adorable.
Hi Bonnie, What makes them so shiny? I sent a more detailed answer to your e-mail, but mostly smoothing a lot initially with a 1/4" acrylic rod and after curing, hand-sanding and the hand-buffing A LOT. I first apply an alcohol wash to increase varnish adhesion. Then apply a VERY THIN coat of Rustoleum's WATER-BASED Varathane with a slightly damp makeup sponge, letting it totally air dry and then cure in the oven at 200F for 5-10 minutes. Let cool and then reapply varnish for a total of 4-6 coats.
ReplyDeleteHi Melobeau, love your Cherry PIn.Love the way youve done it with the green rings connecting it all, great idea.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented.
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Absolutely gorgeous... and you can tell the amount of loving detail put in it that makes it so gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteIf that were any better it would be illegal! It's a perfect replica of bakelite! As always, you have sone a marvelous job! I seldom wear pins (they look silly with my t shirts and shorts : ) but I'd wear that one! FAB job! Your friend will absolutely love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks All!! I blush.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog. I am so happy to have discovered yours! I love your style. I am also so impressed with how you make such delicate designs durable. I'd love to bring some of the flower work from my wedding cake toppers over into jewelry designs, but I have been nervous about adapting the more delicate pieces.
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