GOLD LEAF TIP LEATHER FEATHER EARRINGS

I was experimenting with gold leafing technique as I got inspired from the asian art and design. Sparkling gold flakes fascinated me.
Here I created inspiration board:

 Continuing my collection of leather feather earrings, I decided to ass a twist to the design with the gold gilding technique. I used it for the first time, and it was really exciting to see the results.
Here is the progress of my work in pictures:)

I cut shaped out of leather:

Stitched future feathers in the middle to define center and dded gold leaf to them (that took couple hours to adhere to leather properly):

Then I did my usual: created fringed edges and connected chains and ear hooks to them:

 

I added small flakes to the gold leaf edges, for more artsy look and here they are:)

I love the way they turned out. They are so lightweight and really sparkle!

Here is my lovely friend Savannah wearing them:

 I added all the earrings into my etsy sore. You can buy them here:

WHITE, NATURAL, BLUE, BLACK, RED

SNAIL Red Leather Coin Purse

Today I decided to make a snail coin purse. I always liked snails and anything with a swirl shape on it. I liked seeing the lines going into one point and coming out unwinding themselves.

The other day, walking around my neighborhood, I saw a snail crossing the road. In a picture taking mood I captured the small creature.

Today I kept thinking of that little snail. When I came into my studio, I found pieces of red leather, which i thought would be perfect for the first snail coin purse. Bright and happy.
Here is my quick sketch:

And the progress of my work:

Vintage dress into evening clutch

I found this vintage dress at the thrift store in San Diego. That's what it looked like:

The dress itself, obviously can not be worn nowadays, but I really loved the fabric on the top of the dress: beaded and sequined. So, I separated it from the dress:

Here is the choices of the lining: I picked the silk crepe vanilla colored fabric, which also once was a dress.

Sewing the inside pocket, original to the dress:

I made the lining of the bag with double layer of the grosgrain fabric, reinforced with interfacing for holding the shape. Here I am applying the zipper. the beaded fabric had to be sewn by hand on the outside.

And here is the finished bag: