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Published: 2009-04-26 00:01:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 2690; Favourites: 33; Downloads: 32
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Description Side view of my headdress and ruff. The hairstyle was based heavily on multiple portraits of women of the Spanish court.

The ruff was made from silk organza and cotton lace (machine bobbin). The carcanet from a couple of metal belts. The pearls were all wired to form the knots and hand sewn in place.
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Comments: 20

ionoid [2015-11-25 00:19:29 +0000 UTC]

Was the ruff comfortable?

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glittersweet In reply to ionoid [2016-01-06 07:44:56 +0000 UTC]

It is A bit heavy but very wearable

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ionoid In reply to glittersweet [2016-02-23 22:04:48 +0000 UTC]

Okay, in that case, what do you think of this girl's neck ruff?
www.emlii.com/images/article/2…

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ionoid In reply to glittersweet [2016-01-06 15:13:22 +0000 UTC]

Okay, in that case, what do you think of this girl's ruff?
www.emlii.com/images/article/2…

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Ovid2345 [2014-06-14 14:57:55 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work and simply a splendid photograph too.

The mixture of black, gold, pearls, white lace and red hair are quite striking.

Color wise it reminds me somewhat of Hilliard's famous "Ermine Portrait" of Queen Elizabeth I.

Thank you for sharing your talents.

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glittersweet In reply to Ovid2345 [2014-07-09 07:46:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I am looking at transferring some heavy silver bullion on to this gown after having so much trouble with another Spanish gown project. Basically my fabric has been ruined and so I'd like to rescue the project somehow! And I think the fit I achieved with this gown really goes mean I should finish it properly

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Ovid2345 In reply to glittersweet [2014-07-12 02:30:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the responses to all my posts. I didn't realize I posted three separate comments, I guess I was that impressed by your work. I hope all your artistic and business ventures are very successful. Thank you again for sharing your talents and thoughts.

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glittersweet In reply to Ovid2345 [2014-07-17 00:18:50 +0000 UTC]

When people take the time to make thoughtful comments I like to reply in kind

Thank you

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Schlangenschatten [2013-12-19 20:41:34 +0000 UTC]

Simply awesome!

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glittersweet In reply to Schlangenschatten [2014-01-12 07:36:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you One of the projects I am most proud of

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Schlangenschatten In reply to glittersweet [2014-01-12 08:50:08 +0000 UTC]

And right you are to be proud of this. ^^

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glittersweet In reply to Schlangenschatten [2014-01-12 23:50:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you  

I should find photos of the tailoring that went inside I got the bug for hair canvas and felt and all that with this one

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Schlangenschatten In reply to glittersweet [2014-01-13 09:43:30 +0000 UTC]

Yes! Please.
And that material is nice, yes. Love it as much as linen.

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artlover1 [2013-08-09 19:53:53 +0000 UTC]

A great queen!

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EVAVESTER [2011-08-28 07:41:15 +0000 UTC]

Fabulous!!!

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glittersweet In reply to EVAVESTER [2011-09-21 06:43:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I have 22m of a silver trim I am tempted to use to permanently trim this gown

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MoggieKat [2009-04-27 22:53:09 +0000 UTC]

I'm inspired. I think I may be forced to go hunt up bits out of the craft room and try something like this.

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glittersweet In reply to MoggieKat [2009-04-29 00:51:13 +0000 UTC]

Excellent It's amazing what can be done by building up layers of findings

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angelavengerl [2009-04-26 08:08:46 +0000 UTC]

Exquisite!

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glittersweet In reply to angelavengerl [2009-04-26 12:02:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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