So, given that my mundane job has taken up much of my spare time (I'm actually writing this on a very rare snow day), it needed to be something that would work well. The receiving kingdom is currently in a dual reign: 14th century English, and early Muromachi-period Japan (which corresponds to about the 14th century through the 16th century at the late end). While this complicated things, it also gave me some ideas.
You see, I found those glass veil pins from the 12th century (with similar ones made in the mid-14th century that were excavated in London). And purchased some more wire and played. The wire I purchased is not what I wanted to use: it's coated copper wire, which was scraped off when I sanded the pins into shape, but, I'm otherwise pleased. They're a bit big for veil pins, but there are other things to use pins for, including attaching items to clothing and to act as decorative items.I will hopefully have a tutorial on how to make these soon, once I have someone who can photograph me making the pins themselves. (operating a camera with hot glass is not recommended.)
There are more projects to come - I just have to have the right items picked up for those, including a duo of diamond point engraved goblets, which there will be a tutorial on, as well.
But, I have go sharpen brass to make some new veil pins - maybe some for my etsy shop!
