Hello,
I have been looking around at tiaras/headbands for a while and found that all the designs I liked were out of my price range. I also wanted something a little bit different.
I decided I would have a go at making my own tiara based on some designs I drew up. I've taken a few photographs of the process so this post will be a bit flash heavy!
To start I brought all the materials - total cost about £20-25. The most expensive parts were the keshi pearls - whichlook like 'squashed' pearls (not the scientific description). I also brought several brooches from the lovely 3D jewellery - who I should add has SUPER fast postage. The brooches were perfect and I used one as the centre piece for this tiara with a few alterations. I also incorporated a lot of old watch parts - cogs and wheels, which is a nod to my mechanical degree. The other pearls are either imitation or came from an old necklace I took apart.
All the bits
I choose the smaller brooch and wired the keshi pearls around it to make it look like a flower
Centre is the brooch from 3D jewellery with the keshi pearls around it.
The finished product on my bed and then on my head! I've tried to keep my face out of shot so sorry for the poor pose.
Detail
Lighting is a bit odd here. I'm really please with it - realise it wont be everyone's cup of tea though!