Nouveau Crest Filigree
Incorporate a 38 x 40mm Nouveau Crest Filigree into necklaces, bracelets and altered art projects. Simply cluster beads and charms from the filigree to make a decorative pendant, or have fun wrapping with stones, cabochons, enamels, pendants, found objects & much more!
Helpful tip: {This filigree is on the thicker side – I suggest using bale making pliers to start creating your setting before wrapping stones.}
Other creative uses; work as the base to attach, glue and adorn embellishments and beads, as seen in Melanie Brooks “Fairy” necklace. Glue, fasten and rivet onto a painted canvas, wooden box or journal cover. Use pliers to fold filigree in half and use as a unique connector in jewelry. To accentuate and highlight the raised detailed areas use a piece of fine steel wool or soft polishing cloth. Search F10 on our blog or Idea Gallery for more fun projects featuring this beautiful filigree!
Posted in Daily Dialogue
January 8th, 2010 at 7:32 am
I’m trying to use this piece in my current project.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:17 am
I find this one hard to use since it is really very sturdy. I like your suggestions. I just bought a bunch of fun cabs, vintage-y, and this will be a perfect time to try it out. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy the day! Erin
January 8th, 2010 at 10:27 am
I love this filigree! I use it all of the time.
January 8th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Thanks for the tip. I find this filigree difficult.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Great ideas!
January 8th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
That necklace is beyond beautiful. What great ideas.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
The necklace is So PRETTY! Such beautiful stones in it.
January 9th, 2010 at 8:39 am
What a versitile component! Thanks for sharing the inspiration photos.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
I love this item. The only design challenge I ever won incorporated the Nouveau Crest. And some of my favorite designs, yet to be unveiled, use the Nouveau Crest. I used wire to attached a leaf shaped bead to the front, then dangled some little crystals from the bottom edge. Lots of fun!!