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A Present for Narcissa 3by *Ellygator

Artisan Crafts / Jewelry / Necklaces & Pendants

(2012), 3" x 2" for the pendant, 18" for overall length of the necklace, silver clay (cut, carved, fired, antiqued, polished and burnished), silver wire, chrome diopside faceted beads and faceted briolettes, silver beads, faceted black spinel beads, fireline, silver clasp finding.

The centerpiece for this necklace is taken from the impression of a Victorian brass stamping of two snakes. I added several silver loops during the firing process to be able to hang the wire wrapped briolettes and finished it off with two strands of deep green chrome diopside beads interspersed with silver and black spinel beads.

This necklace is the third in my series of Slytherin-inspired "Present for Narcissa" necklaces. All feature snakes and the signature green, black and silver.

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*ArdenEllenNixon Aug 26, 2012

Elly, if you haven't done an absinthe-inspired piece yet, this one cinches the fact that you simply must. That is a delicious shade of green (though much brighter than real absinthe, which is rather jade-like in hue), but it is the green one thinks of when the drink is mentioned.

The snakes here are an understated delight and take a second-glance for their true nature to reveal itself. This piece is so beautifully balanced between the trio of drops, the heavy snakes, and the delicate chain. You are really on a roll!

*Ellygator Aug 28, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Thank you so much! I love the association of the chrome diopsides with absinthe. The stones seem to have that almost hypnotic green that one usually just remembers from a dream. They are far less blue-hued than the colder emerald, and less glassy green than peridot or vesuvianite. I am itching to find more uses for the rest of the two strands I have left over.

As for the snakes, I loved the way they appear to "kiss" and form a heart between their coils. It seemed to fit with the status as outwardly snobby but privately uber-romantic couple that the Malfoys have in my books...

*ArdenEllenNixon Sep 9, 2012

Oooh, do I owe you an idea--the proverbial light bulb just flickered. I've been wanting to do something absinthe related, as Netflix has a really good documentary about it, and I love all of the old label and poster designs. Don't care for the taste at all (after the documentary, Nicholas just had to try it--he's so silly), but it was interesting, and the process is certainly fun.

*Ellygator Sep 11, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Yeah, same here, it's such a cult drink for anyone in love with the 19th century I tried it back in Europe where it's not forbidden, and still has Wormwood extract in it. You have to be a real Pernod-head and licorice-lover to make it a regular habit, though...

*ArdenEllenNixon Sep 11, 2012

Absinthe isn't illegal in the states anymore, actually, though of course the good stuff will cost you. I balked at throwing $100 down on the really high-end label, so Nicholas compromised with Lucid, which online reviews described as a good middle ground. Ours came with a whole starter kit, complete with glasses and spoon. A pity I find black licorice revolting, as the art historian in me actually overrode my usual teetotaler self to try a bit. (FYI, when I lament a lack of funds, I speak of my own income. It's a joint account, but I don't like spending what I don't personally earn [much to Nicholas' amusement--he'd rather I spent more on myself!]. Granted, even when flush, I'd still argue against a $100 bottle, 'cause that's just silly to me).

*Ellygator Sep 12, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

I didn't know they lifted the laws that prohibited it. Last time I checked was years ago. I also know there are some companies now that produce the liquor without the wormwood extract, in which case it's just another alcoholic beverage.

As far as a 100 bucks bottle of booze, that would go against my grain, too. Though I do like me a good glass of red wine once in a while, that's excessive, because honestly I would not appreciate it in proportion to the money I paid. I remember John Cleese doing a blind wine tasting with friends on TV once, featuring a $400 bottle, something in the 20-30 range and a $7 bottle. Most of the people he polled on their fave came through on the $7 and $20 bottles. Go figure!

*ArdenEllenNixon Sep 14, 2012

If you have Netflix, they have a really good "Absinthe" documentary that chronicles the history, demonization, and return of the drink. There are wormwood-less brands about, but they and their actual absinthe counterparts are fairly clearly labeled--and of course Van Gogh features in many of the designs!

I've not seen Cleese's taste test (MONTY PYTHON!!!!), but I have heard of it and similar studies before. As for what alcohol costs, I'm the world's cheapest date where that is concerned, I so seldom imbibe. Pomegranate wine, hot toddies, and mudslides are about the only things I've ever gotten fuzzy on because they are sooooo tasty; a sip of anything else is usually all I want. Beer is disgusting, no exceptions, not even real (i.e. non U.S.) beer.

*Ellygator Sep 21, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

LOL! I remember the day (I was about six) when my grandfather relented and let me have a sip of his beer. I thought it was the most disgusting thing ever. However, I have converted since (after all I AM from Germany), and now tend to avoid beer more for its calorie content rather than its taste... Your preferences are all scoring high on my yumminess scale too, though!

~xAllion Aug 24, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

I really like the snakes, you've done a wonderful job with them. I think it really fits Narcissa too, it's an elegant necklace.

*Ellygator Aug 24, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Thanks so much! I love the almost romantic way they seem to kiss and form a heart between them...

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