More Wire Craziness!

Since I seem to be on a wire and metal wavelength this week, thought I'd share another experiment with you.  About 20 years ago I began crocheting wire.  I don't know what possessed me to do that, but I did it nonetheless.  The only wire available at the time was 18 gauge copper wire from the hardware store, which is pretty hefty.  I crocheted my little fingers off and made a large sculpture.  My hands were almost non-functional by the time I was finished, but I was determined!  Sorry, never took a picture of that mad creation and don't even know where it is.  Some things are better left forgotten, I think!

So now fast forward many years when gazillions of people are working with wire.   There's a whole gorgeous palette of colors available in a variety of gauges, including much finer wire than 18 gauge.  It's a lot kinder on the hands when crocheting.  So once my hands recovered from the industrial-strength crocheting I did years ago, I decided to try it again and combine it with my passion for gourds. 

Here's what I came up with...it's called "Ridges Have Ruffles"...

This piece was A LOT more fun to do!  Here's a closeup of the wirework...

The fine gauge wire creates a flexible "cloth" when crocheted that feels quite pleasing to the touch.  Because of the way this was crocheted onto the gourd, floppy ruffles developed, giving the piece a whimsical feel.  I still enjoy this piece!

Ta-ta for now!

Deborah