Some 18th century faux miniatures

I partially used American Duchess's instructions and then ended up improvising. http://americanduchess.blogspot.com/2012/04/v101-how-to-make-miniature-portraits.html

What I did was resize some images I liked to 30x40mm, (previously purchased on etsy some 30x40 cabochon mountings), covered the print with Modge Podge, and then once it dried, using Modge Podge to glue the cut out paper to the mounting. They turned out kind of cute!

I couldn't resist using the portrait of Mrs. Russell again (on the left in green) because I love it so much, even though I have a gorgeous pin of her made for me by my friend Gen! :-)

Also, I love the regency dude in the sunglasses. Too cool!

I need to pick out some more portraits to try next!

Sleeve flounces

I finally realized why I didn't like the sleeve flounces the way I had them on my curtain-along gown - it was missing sleeve flounces in self-fabric.

I'm much happier now!

Antique 15 Ct Gold Amethyst Pearl Heart Small Pendant c1905

Here's another antique piece I got a few months ago! I got this on ebay from Mary Fine on ebay for what I think was a good price! The pics and description are hers!

A small and finely made heart pendant has a stem set with graduated pearls and an amethyst heart to the centre. It is made in 15 carat yellow gold. Of English origin, please see below for further details.
The design and hand craftsmanship date this small pendant to the Edwardian period, circa 1905. The pendant is 20mm by 17mm at its widest or 3/4 inch by 5/8 inch, not including the loop. Weight is 2g or 0.07oz. It is stamped '15 CT' for 15 carat gold.

Georgian Rolled Gold Long Drop Pendant with Star c1830

I got this on ebay from Mary Fine on ebay for what I think was a good price! The pics and description are hers!  It may have been an earring, but I thought it might make cool pendant if I did 1830s again.

A long drop pendant with a textured background is set with a stem which has stars as blooms. It is made in rolled gold, which is like gold casing with a thick layer of gold over metal. It was most likely originally one earring. This is taken in to consideration in the asking price. Of English origin, please see below for further details. The design and craftsmanship date this pendant to the Georgian period, circa 1830. The pendant is 59mm long by 9mm at its widest diameter or 2 3/8 inches by 3/8 inch, not including the loop. Weight is 4.1g or 0.14oz. Tests as a thick layer of 9 carat gold over metal. A rolled gold, or gold cased long drop pendant dating to the Georgian, circa 1830. 

Oswin Oswald

This is the research I have on Oswin Oswald's costume from Doctor Who. I've moved it to a more permanent location: http://costumersguide.com/cr_oswin.shtml