My beetle would be somewhat different from Arleen’s model so I had to invent some of the elements, such as the thorax and the head. So far as I could remember, these were also enamelled on the brooch that had inspired my design. It was somewhat fiddly filling these tiny shapes with or nué but it did not take very long to complete.
© Carol-Anne Conway
The next thing I had to work out was how to make my beetle not just three-dimensional but free standing. For this, I turned to Beetle Juice by Amy Mitten for inspiration. I created a frame for the body from which the legs extended. These I covered in Hedebo stitch. I then padded the body before applying silvered leather both on top and underneath. Once I had cut the body away from the calico foundation, I covered the join with silver pearl purl.
© Carol-Anne Conway
I had to work a lot of things out to make my or nué beetle just the way I had imagined. I am really pleased with how he came out. I entered him into a local art show. When they asked what he is called, my husband immediately responded Ring, so Ringo he is!
© Carol-Anne Conway
Thanks to Arlene, Amy Mitten, and an unknown enamel artist for the inspiration.
Happy Stitching!
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