I started making shuttles and while working with them had to remove (sand off) bumps that stick up.
the first pictures shows more bumps that got in the way of threads.
My husband placed the posts in to wrap the thread around.
That takes some soldering.
Solid brass lead free and lead free solder! |
Wow! They're absolutely gorgeous! Do the little bumps catch at all?
ReplyDeleteWhat type of metal is the shuttles made from?
ReplyDeleteThose are very pretty shuttles. I too am interested in the metal used. I have to watch which metals i touch, but I might be interested in acquiring one of these for my collection.
ReplyDeleteThey are brass, my favorite shuttles for speed are the cheap plastic and some flat wooden ones, if I called those a 10. After I sanded the bumps I would give them 7.5 to 8 only reason now is when putting the shuttle through the picot loop when connecting a ring, I have to remember to make the loop large enough and to put shuttle through. With plastic shuttle I could force the shuttle through sometimes. Hopefully that makes sense! Love the weight, and They make me feel like royalty tatting in one of those really big dresses :)
ReplyDeletewow, Carollyn, I'm stunned!
ReplyDeleteI'm just constantly amazed that a human being can do such fine and intricate work. It looks so fairy-like.
ReplyDeleteYour gonna have to try this, and thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove the shuttles. Are you selling them yet?
ReplyDeleteI plan on selling them and it will be couple weeks or so, I think I will make a set price, and let you all know.
DeleteObrigada, seus trabalhos são perfeitos, lindos !! Abraços
ReplyDeleteInez Garcez
Beautiful motif and amazing shuttles!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! Do you just hold multiple shuttles in your hand at once? I always get annoyed tatting like that, but the results are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour shuttles are gorgeous too!
yes, I don't care for holding 4 shuttles at once, I feel like I am making that bobbin lace, (boy, those lady's are crazy huh! :)) But I figure it doesn't last long. It's a small motif.
DeleteWow, gorgeous shuttles. I like the motif with three colours too.
ReplyDeleteThe motif is great, but oh those shuttles! They're gorgeous! I hope I'm lucky enough to be able to purchase one!
ReplyDeleteI'll will let you know when they are ready.
DeleteHallo mein Gott was für eine feine arbeit. Ich bin sprachlos wie man sowas schönes arbeiten kan. wunderschön .Glg Marlies
ReplyDeleteThank you for complaments :)
DeleteChe meraviglia!!!!!!!!! Ho sempre ammirato il chiacchierino, devo imparare questa preziosa tecnica. Ciao ciao
ReplyDeleteEmi
Oh wow Carollyn! Your shuttles are amazing! Beautiful. Will you be selling them? They would definitely be popular. It would be like tatting with a shuttle made of metal lace!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shuttles. I would love to purchase one too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shuttles. I would love to purchase one too.
ReplyDeleteLove the shuttles would like to purchase one if you start selling them please let me know
ReplyDeleteJoy in Australia
Your shuttle is gorgeous!! Please let me know if you are still selling them as I would love to get one for my birthday in October!! dharts04@ yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you...Debbie Hart
Hi again Carollyn. I was wondering if you still plan on selling these beautiful brass shuttles? Or have I missed where you are selling them?
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Debbie
I haven't made any more yet, sorry I keep putting it off and will let you know, I should try to get your email and so I can contact you when I do. let you be first to know :)
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