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©2010 by Cynthia Rutledge Obtaining the correct time, today, is as easy as looking at your iPhone or your wristwatch. We are a society possessed by time! I often wonder at the fact that time is everywhere but we seem to have so little of it. Our ancestors dealt with time differently than we do today. Tasks were done within the amount of time they needed. Artisans worked until the piece was complete, time not an issue. People gathered for Church, meetings and appointments, work, meals and visiting using the sun, and later tall clocks, to approximate the time. It wasn’t until the 16th century that small clocks, known as watches, could be carried around on your person. These watches were quite large, worn on chains around the neck or on a girdle (a form of chain belt) around the waist. Watches became a status symbol of wealth and authority, being a prized possession of their owners. The earliest watches were poor timekeepers, however, by the 17th century great changes were made in their movements, further improving performance. Known as Verge Fusee’s, these watches could now be made much smaller, hence the name “pocket watch”. By the 18th century, pocket watches were much more accurate and were becoming readily available to the middle class. Artisans and watchmakers worked together to make accurate, key wound, pocket watches enhanced with beautiful dials, gold and silver cases, enameled images and gemstone work, making pocket watches small works of art. “It’s About Time!” is my tribute to the pocket watch. This “sautoir style” necklace ends with a “stylized” pocket watch. The necklace portion of the design consists of strips of Peyote stitch, some solid and some with “windows” that link to gem encrusted pivot point embellishments, adding flexibility. The pocket watch is made using a metal frame that has a resin-coated image of an original 18th century watch dial on one side. The frame is encased in seed beads then embellished with crystals. My variation of the watch stem and bow is a bail that is embellished with a set CZ. A Peyote stitch key hangs at the ready waiting to wind our pocket watch. The key is 18th century in style with a floweret encrusted end set. Workshop length: This is a 2-day workshop. Skill level: Intermediate to advanced. Supply List: (We know this is an extensive list, but don't worry! We'll have ALL the bits and pieces available for the workshop!) • 45 grams Delica beads. This amount will depend on the final length of your desired necklace. My necklace is about 32” from the central ring. • 5 grams main 15/0s. I like these beads to match or be as close as possible to the Delica beads. The silver sample used 2 beads with different finishes to do the job. I used 3 grams of one finish for the watch bezel and 2 grams of another finish for the bezeled stone pivot point connectors and the ring. • 5 grams of matching 11/0s to the main 15/0s for the ring. • 4-5 grams accent 15/0s (accent color #1) for the pivot point embellishment and watch embellishment. • 1 gram of accent 11/0s that match the accent color #1 15/0s for the key embellishment. • 1-2 grams accent 15/0s (accent color #2) for the edges of the pivot points • 32-4mm flat metal spacers. I like the ones that are granulated around the outside. I don’t use the ones from Bali. I use the pewter ones as they come in different finishes. • Flush wire cutters • Chain nose pliers • Diamond needle file (diamond fingernail files work great!) • Bead reamers • Terrifically Tacky Tape in any width • One G thread in a color to blend with the Delicas and main 11/0s and 15/0s. • Beading needles (sizes 12 and 13) • Small sharp scissors • Small craft scissors for use on paper and tape • Beading wax is highly recommended. I use Micro-crystal wax. • ½” piece of doweling (3” or so) or a wooden needle case • About 6 large paperclips about 1 7/8” long • Work surface of choice • Lighting and magnification!!!!! Crystals, CZs, settings and watch frames: • 24-2mm round Swarovski crystal for embellishing the watch • 39-3mm round, faceted back CZs or gemstones. I used 3 colors. 12 of one color, 13 of another color and 14 of another color. Always have a few extras. • 39 -3mm round, 6 prong, gold-filled or sterling silver settings • 1-4mm round, faceted back CZ or gemstone • 1-4mm round, 6 prong, gold-filled or sterling silver settings • 9 round 10mm, faceted back CZs or gemstones. I used 2 colors of stones. 5 of one color and 4 of another. • 1-39mm raised edge metal pendant. The frames come in 4 metal finishes. Antique Gold, Antique and shiny Silver and Copper. Supplies available for your use in class: • A few images, 1 ¼” maximum diameter. I like to have a couple of extras. The workshop comes with images of 18th century watch faces. • Gel de Soleil resin • 9 watt Gel Curing UV lamp • Nunn Design glue and sealant or Mod Podge (glossy) or USArtquest Perfect Paper Adhesive Gloss • Small craft paint brushes • 1 ¼” McGill circular cutters • Possible needs: a small paper or plastic cup to hold gel upside down, a small cup for water to clean brush, paper towels, paperclips and Q-Tips • 1 ¼” circles of thin cardboard for filling in the back of the watch frame
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