Apiary
Is it reasonable to learn jewelry making for a costume?
Feb 21 at 5:42pmWeb
Show threadApiaryFeb 22
OK, I think I have a series of courses that will get me to custom signet style ring by the summer. And a maker space with a jewelry shop.
Show threadApiaryFeb 25
Even better plan. I’ll be carving and sand-casting a ring next weekend. With luck it will be good enough for the costume, and without luck I will have learned a technique I can try again.
Show threadApiaryFeb 25
Yes, I do plan on entering my first big costume contest. And yes, I have to compete at the pro level. Which means I need to prove I am more ridiculous than everyone else.
Show threadApiaryFeb 25
The person who won last year made her own shoes. I think I won’t be able to do that, but I can make actual jewelry with actual metal. And that has to be worth points.
Show threadwarrenkoppFeb 25
@Apiary
This is super fun art. I’ve done it a few times, the results were not great(user error), but the process is a blast!
Show threadApiaryFeb 25
@warrenkopp I’m looking forward to the fun part. Carving is always harder than I want it to be, but maybe this one time it will just work.
Show threaddr_aFeb 21
@Apiary sure, especially for the costumes you make.
Show threadmisterninehamFeb 21
@Apiary ahh, the complicated relationship between an artist and reasonableness lol. i was dabbling in jewelry recently and it was a lot of fun.
Show threadApiaryFeb 21
@misternineham I think fun is going to win here. I need a signet ring, and I’m pretty sure I can make that happen with enough courses
Show threadElena ``of Valhalla''Feb 21

@Apiary it depends on the deadline

it's either reasonable, or it's reasonable to learn it for the next costume, just in case you are going to need it again :D

Show threadApiaryFeb 21
@valhalla deadline is August, so I think I’m in the clear based on class schedules.
Show threadPaper MoonFeb 21
@Apiary I can't imagine great fashion to be reasonable