{"id":10317,"date":"2017-03-28T09:04:54","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T08:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.virtuosewadventures.co.uk\/wordpress\/?p=10317"},"modified":"2017-03-12T14:53:53","modified_gmt":"2017-03-12T14:53:53","slug":"the-head-of-nefertiti-goldwork-completed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blog.virtuosewadventures.co.uk\/wordpress\/2017\/03\/28\/the-head-of-nefertiti-goldwork-completed\/","title":{"rendered":"The Head of Nefertiti – Goldwork Completed"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Primary<\/a>

Primary Goldwork<\/p><\/div>\n

There are small elements of goldwork which I am planning to work last, but most of it, I wanted to put in place first, so that I can be sure that the whole thing remains in balance.<\/p>\n

As I’ve mentioned, the framework for the silk is in Ladder Stitch – the whole of the first section redone, as I threatened.<\/p>\n

The narrow line around the base is in reverse chain stitch (much easier to work in a frame than the ordinary chain stitch). The coloured bust suggests a gilded inner section for the headdress, and I have yet to decide how to represent that. Maybe gold kid?<\/p>\n

The ornament on the front of the headdress looks rather heavier and thicker than the other lines, so I’ve worked it in Hungarian Braided Chain Stitch. I’m a little disappointed with it at present, and wondering whether I need to pick a still heavier stitch – such as the dreaded (not any more!) Plaited Braid Stitch. I’ll decide, I think, when I’ve completed the rest of it.<\/p>\n

\"Trial<\/a>

Trial Weaving<\/p><\/div>\n

So, on to the silkwork. I had a previous, failed print to experiment with, and I’m just as glad I did.<\/p>\n

I’m rather underwhelmed by this effect, with the silk woven through the gold. I thought it would allow a subtle glint of gold, but in the end it has simply undermined the effect of the silk. Hmm…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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