tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post6224381451966044053..comments2023-10-11T14:40:21.066+01:00Comments on La Belle Helene: Sun and shadowElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02309075890584731845noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-8553555862101719242018-02-23T00:11:34.945+00:002018-02-23T00:11:34.945+00:00Thank you Jane! I would love to create these large...Thank you Jane! I would love to create these large pieces for installation in buildings, that would be amazing. I think it would definitely stand out :)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309075890584731845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-37708282561713936982018-02-23T00:09:31.497+00:002018-02-23T00:09:31.497+00:00Hi Lucia, the yarn used to crochet this was hand d...Hi Lucia, the yarn used to crochet this was hand dyed by me specifically for this project. Anything with a long colour run would work but for me it was all about the balance between the shapes and the colours together. Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309075890584731845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-64564208553379669202018-02-23T00:06:04.315+00:002018-02-23T00:06:04.315+00:00Thank you Fifi:) I really enjoyed making this ppie...Thank you Fifi:) I really enjoyed making this ppiece on a bigger scale than the vessels.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309075890584731845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-86786917593870168012016-05-12T21:22:33.921+01:002016-05-12T21:22:33.921+01:00Just found this piece via Pinterest. It is absolut...Just found this piece via Pinterest. It is absolutely stunning and inspiring. Beautiful work. Fifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15155893241724725233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-9505233058413168152016-03-31T01:32:02.849+01:002016-03-31T01:32:02.849+01:00Please, what material do you use into the crochet?...Please, what material do you use into the crochet???<br />Thank So much<br />LuciaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00784954404092349037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-43967688649989303182015-04-23T13:19:10.850+01:002015-04-23T13:19:10.850+01:00I love your wire/crochet creation! I could see mu...I love your wire/crochet creation! I could see much larger pieces hanging in office lobbies, hospitals, etc. The shadow play would be wonderful and interesting to people passing through! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321138393115470374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-72138279353053524572013-10-07T15:54:31.700+01:002013-10-07T15:54:31.700+01:00Hi there, the technique does take a little practic...Hi there, the technique does take a little practice and the wire can be unwieldy at times! For this piece I used smaller more manageable lengths and experimented with bending as I went or straight then bending. You could use one ongoing length too but that would be rather challenging to handle I think! The fun thing is you can shape, mould or make anything with the technique so do experiment and enjoy making and expressing your own creative voice!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309075890584731845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-73196272035738142522013-10-07T15:50:24.254+01:002013-10-07T15:50:24.254+01:00Thank you Linda, that is very kind. I had poor hea...Thank you Linda, that is very kind. I had poor health for a while and stopped making these but I have been considering going back to them again. You may notice the blog has been a bit idle as well but hopefully that will change as I get my creative mojo working again. Thank you for your inspirational support! Just what I needed to hear:) elaineElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309075890584731845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-91055249968839282222013-10-07T15:33:26.225+01:002013-10-07T15:33:26.225+01:00Thank you Clara, I really enjoyed making this and ...Thank you Clara, I really enjoyed making this and have done a small series of vessels as well based on this technique, although I still love the larger wall pieces more:) Sometimes it's difficult to gauge whether the work you make appeals to people so I really do appreciate your supportive feedback, thank you! I had stopped making these but maybe I should reconsider :)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309075890584731845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-86930154558623569302013-09-28T14:16:49.392+01:002013-09-28T14:16:49.392+01:00Hi,
I have just found this wonderful post via Pin...Hi, <br />I have just found this wonderful post via Pinterest and I'm so glad I did. Your work is inspirational. I adore the colour and structure of this 'high end & high class' piece. I mean that sincerely; I would expect to see this is a boutique with a nice price tag too. How very clever and amazing. Shall have to watch your blog now to catch up and see what the finish LARGER piece ends up like. Have a good weekend. Regards LindaLinda (Lindyloo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06048883353993908608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-46134372072250850182013-08-19T04:09:55.358+01:002013-08-19T04:09:55.358+01:00Hi Elaine. It's 2013 and I have just found yo...Hi Elaine. It's 2013 and I have just found your site and this most beautiful Sunburst and Shadow. I am experimenting with your idea and have already discovered it is hard to crochet over the wire when it is bent...so I crochet on the straight and then shape it. It is still more difficult than I imagined, but I am determined to make something similar. Hope that is OK with you. Thanks for sharing it with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-62452494068035619692010-11-05T18:08:50.932+00:002010-11-05T18:08:50.932+00:00Thank you everyone for your lovely comments and su...Thank you everyone for your lovely comments and support, it's much appreciated :)and lovely to make new friends too! <br /><br />Hi Wildbirdsongdesigns :) I also have an earlier post that goes with this one which shows in detail how I've made my shapes and what wire I used too - you can find it <a href="http://la-belle-helene-journal.blogspot.com/2010/09/sunburst.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> - hope this helps you make your own hanging piece. Love to see what you end up making!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309075890584731845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-36849304539046920102010-11-05T17:48:34.344+00:002010-11-05T17:48:34.344+00:00This is absolutely stunning! Supremely gorgeous an...This is absolutely stunning! Supremely gorgeous and unique! I'm madly in love. What thickness of wire did you use? I'd love to make a similar motif on a smaller scale to hang over our bed beside the origami cranes from our wedding...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-74776332290283727002010-10-22T17:56:21.899+01:002010-10-22T17:56:21.899+01:00Oh Oh Oh! I actually can't express in words ju...Oh Oh Oh! I actually can't express in words just how much I love this. Amazing!Terriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432114186589211660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-11117321120649586112010-10-22T04:56:04.036+01:002010-10-22T04:56:04.036+01:00Hello Elaine!
I landed into youur blog from iCroch...Hello Elaine!<br />I landed into youur blog from iCrochet. I adore this piece you made!<br />I do crochet and also design jewelry and this piece inspired me for something new I want to do.<br />Come to visit me! my door is always open!Insensata! by Laura Snershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423094579968772811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-70026127276088812512010-10-21T03:24:06.066+01:002010-10-21T03:24:06.066+01:00Hi Elaine, this came out just absolutely beautiful...Hi Elaine, this came out just absolutely beautiful and I just love the colors. Love the Idea of just hanging it a bit away from the wall so it creates the shadow. <br /><br />By the way, Thanks for stopping by to encourage me to just go ahead and give it a shot. Well I have started on a little project. Will show it of sometimes soon.<br /><br />Talk to you soon!Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09509860888404856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-78589729934101605672010-10-20T18:54:11.395+01:002010-10-20T18:54:11.395+01:00I think you let it become what it was to begin wit...I think you let it become what it was to begin with!! Fabulous piece and so well done!Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13712151748920241200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-70560928533284584252010-10-16T05:01:09.657+01:002010-10-16T05:01:09.657+01:00I knew it was going to be stunning! Well done! Isn...I knew it was going to be stunning! Well done! Isn't strange how things start one way and end up as something else? This is truly art. LOVE the swirls, and the colours :)Allysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02468242530050588202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-82325662487530207312010-10-15T02:03:48.776+01:002010-10-15T02:03:48.776+01:00What an incredible work of art and I mean that sin...What an incredible work of art and I mean that sincerely. Please consider entering it somewhere for others to see. Or wait till you have a series of them.-https://www.blogger.com/profile/04964347857163044017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-14960833729539094962010-10-14T23:06:53.991+01:002010-10-14T23:06:53.991+01:00Stunning piece!Stunning piece!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08212441978380885401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-64079639333504369072010-10-14T21:10:31.960+01:002010-10-14T21:10:31.960+01:00thank you all:) Going to have an early night and c...thank you all:) Going to have an early night and catch up on some sleep!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309075890584731845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-64560954132527746492010-10-14T20:23:46.670+01:002010-10-14T20:23:46.670+01:00Well done Sis! Your sunburst is so full of life an...Well done Sis! Your sunburst is so full of life and energy. I bet it will make everyone at the exhibition smile! ;-))<br />... and now rest zzzzzzz....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-83404312524613179222010-10-14T19:02:10.156+01:002010-10-14T19:02:10.156+01:00Excellent piece. The shadow looks like it's go...Excellent piece. The shadow looks like it's going to be an important element of future pieces, at least for a while.John Hopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495250254811460833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137043855524820338.post-15576513533984109832010-10-14T17:21:30.030+01:002010-10-14T17:21:30.030+01:00It's beautiful!!!It's beautiful!!!Kit Langhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264311632752776844noreply@blogger.com