Custom Nativity Star

[beadedbyamy]

A local lady came to me with a very ambitious commission idea- she wanted me to create a 10 inch tall nativity star that she would gift to her church, which has a completely hand-crafted nativity scene (but had been using an inexpensive store-bought star). 

This was a challenge! I've never made a single piece that big, and stars are challenging for my techniques because they're made for curvy, natural flower shapes.  She wanted silver and gold, and lots of sparkle and "wow".  I used 11/0 square-holed silver lined seed beads in silver and 3 shades of gold. The center is a large swarovski crystal rondelle. The back is reinforced with heavy pieces of wire, making the whole piece really stable.  It was hard work, but I think I pulled it off nicely!

I'd love to hear your thoughts, comments, critiques, whatever!   Thanks for looking!

[Antidigger]

It looks lovely and would bring light to any nativity it graced.

[craftycakelady]

That is stunning!  I cannot imagine the time it took to do this and what a labor of love it must have been.  I applaud your talent and efforts, what a beautiful addition to the church nativity! 

[Ffrogg526]

I think you've done a lovely job.  This star is beautiful.

[Helizabeth]

This is so impressive! Certainly worth the hard work, I would say. You definitely captured the 'wow'! 

[Onyxnox]

It is lovely and you will have to get pictures of it in the nativity and post it.

[bunny1kenobi]

Beautiful!  I hope they have a light shining on it to help make it sparkle! 

[cmouse01]

I'd say you nailed the WOW part. Beautiful!

[beadedbyamy]

Thanks everyone!  I hope to have pictures of the star in its new home in another week or so.

[SiFi Mom]

Wow, just gorgeous.  I would love this for my tree.