Ice Drop Pendant

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After seeing so many ice-drops on tatting blogs I did not quite understand how they were made until I saw that Bernice had a link to Diane's pattern and so decided to have a quick go and make one myself.  There were also some handy suggestions about useful items to tat around. This is my first and only ice-drop, so far!  I might do more, who knows?









Over 10 years ago I bought these vintage chandelier glass drops and was at the time attracted by their colour and shape, but have never really put them to good use.    I suppose I could have used a more interesting thread to tat around them but did not want to distract from the beauty of the glass.





So now, at last, I have a wearable item from this vintage glass after learning how to make an ice-drop, thank you Diane for starting this craze.  


Comments

  1. Jane McLellanMarch 16, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    They look perfect for icedrops - good way to use them up!

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  2. BerniceMarch 16, 2017 at 9:23 AM

    Such a great use for vintage crystals. I like the little seed beads on the edges too.

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  3. MichelleMarch 16, 2017 at 10:11 AM

    Wow, pretty result! First one? Very good!

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  4. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMarch 16, 2017 at 1:21 PM

    I love the gem with the brown thread! Are you addicted? ;-)

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  5. Madtatter80March 16, 2017 at 2:33 PM

    This so funny I just made one today too and am waiting for an order to come in (for the drops) so I used a buttonwitg a shank instead.

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  6. God's KidMarch 17, 2017 at 5:26 AM

    That is stunning!! And for your first awesome!!!! :)

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