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. 

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. 

Jhumka 6: choker process

 

Amethyst and garnet cubic zirconia stones set ,silver plate 

Main pendant,silver ,pearls 

Silver Pendant:Centre stone set(tazanite), cutex(playing the role of enamel)

Jhumka 4:Process

 

Printed CAD design

Pierced circle plate and design 

cutex colour added to design vs without colour look,domed, brass

Jhumka 3: Process 6

 

Trial run: Cutex(colour) added to the brass plate design

I was inspired by how a first-year student had used regular nail polish to add color to his piece, so I decided to incorporate the idea into my design. I am really enjoying the outcome as it mimics the use of enamel.