Mendhi Jhumka: Process 2

 

Nail polish, rough file(Half round file) used for texture

Final Jhumka 

Nail polish added for colour and clear nail polish applied after, to avoid the brass plate from tarnishing. 

Mendhi Jhumkas: Process 1

Printed Design 

Brass plates ,pierced 

 

soldered and domed 

side view with butterfly hook for brass stud earrings 

Final Jhumka Neckpiece

 

Jhumka Neckpiece :brass, nail varnish and glass beads 

The final Jhumka neckpiece has the pendant and end catches made from brass, the pendant has uv gel nail polish added to the plate to add colour and the red glass beads. 

Final Lotus Pendant + Chain

 

Lotus pendant with mangalsutra coloured chain 

The final look once the chain has been attached to the lotus pendant. The technique used was filigree and made from silver. The beads used were glass beads, black and gold colour choice to represent the traditional mangalsutra neckpiece. (Hindu bridal chain ) The beads for the first half has a flower beaded pattern. 

Final Paisley Earrings

 

Paisley Earrings 

The final look of the paisley earrings after the changes had been made to improve the earrings. From a chandelier earring it had transformed into a stud earring which the post is attached to a lotus petal. 

Final Jhumka Ring

 

Top view: pink cubic zirconia set in the centre

Side view of the ring 

Jhumka Choker

 

Jhumka Choker final look