Hello and welcome to the Epic Inspirations Blog Hop Hosted by Melissa of Bead Recipes. Melissa has challenged several designers to create jewellery inspired by our favourite TV shows.
Having missed the Australian TV premier of Vikings due to horribly bad reception I had to wait for Netflix to arrive in Australia to start watching this great historical drama. Loosely based on the tales of the Viking warrior Ragnar, scourge of England and France.
Ragnar Lothbrok (played by Australian actor and model Travis Frimmel) is a Viking farmer and warrior who joins raiding parties to pillage and plunder on behalf of his local lord. Bored with continually raiding east every year Ragnar secretly commissions his own longboat and sails west during the annual raids. Lothbrok returns with slaves, plunder and a promise of further rich pickings.
Seeing as I seem to have a rather large reel of 12gauge copper I thought I’d try making some cloak pins.
I have to apologise for the dreadful pictures, the middle of winter is not the best time to take photos. I’ll replace them with better ones when the sun puts in an appearance.
Here’s just one of my favourites, I’ve worn it quite a few times with one of my crochet cowls. The loops at the top of the heart are adjusted for pinning thick material on one side and thinner on the other loop. For the pin top I attempted to create a rose. Might need a bit more practice to pull that style off.
I’m not sure if this type was every used by the Vikings, but this pin is a fairly simple fork style but this time I’ve wired a Lemon Jade bead to the top for a bit of colour and used a patina.
I know when I design the right kind of pin for this one it will be my absolute favourite! 12gauge copper wire, heavily patina-ed and finished with Labradorite beads. I’m thinking a plain pin with either lots of stamped texture or perhaps wire the top of the pin with more labradorite beads.
Next I think I’ll try my hand at a pennanular brooch. 😉
Please visit the other participants to see which TV shows inspired their creations for this hop.
Melissa Trudinger http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com (Hostess)
Karen Mitchell http://www.overthemoon-design.com <= you’re here
Andrea Glick http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/
Karen Martinez http://fairiesmarket.blogspot.com/
Lennis Carrier hhttp://windbent.wordpress.com
Lindsay Starr http://phantasmcreation.blogspot.com/
Mona Arnott http://bijouxgemsjoy.blogspot.com
Lee Koopman http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com
Shaiha Williams http://ShaihasRamblings.com
Veralynne Malone http://veradesigns.blogspot.com
Elisabeth Auld http://www.beadsforbusygals.com
Kelly Schermerhorn http://meanderingwithkelly.blogspot.com
Dini Bruinsma http://angazabychanges.blogspot.com/
Jami Shipp http://celebratinglifewithdamamashipp.blogspot.com/
Uber Cool pins! I really like the patina you achieved for them too!
When I first saw this post, I thought I was looking at a photo from a museum exhibit. You were spot on with your creations – they look aged, made to last, ornate, and useful – and, of course, beautiful. Nicely done!!
Wow, you did go all out. I would never have thought pins. And they are something that is so used even today. I agree with Kelly, they are aged to perfection and look made to last. Excellent job! Thanks for posting!
Wow, Karen, I haven’t seen the Vikings yet but I sure want to. I love your work. It’s perfect for the times and the lifestyle, functional, simple and beautiful. I love the rustic look. You did great work.
This jewellery you made, makes me want to buy a warm woollen winter shawl and use one of those beautiful pins when wearing it! I really love them, the heart shape the most!
What an interesting and unique idea. I’ve never watched the show but I do really like your pins. Your pins would compliment any cloak, scarf or sweater nicely.
I LOVE these pins Karen, especially that you added a lovely patina to them as well. Really really cool! Thanks for joining the blog hop!
Your pins turned out really great and seem very appropriate for the Viking period.
These pins are fabulous! It’s so fun to see how well the creations match the inspiration whether I’ve seen the show or not. You’ve done such a good job of showing the connection.
Beautiful work and what a great idea! :)
I have friends that would just love these! Such a great idea.