GOLDWORK PROJECT GETS A HINT OF COLOUR

 The veins on the larger dragonfly's wings is now completed.  Time now to work on the body.  Before starting the wings I put a layer of padding on the head and body - several strands of cotton thread.

A black bead for the head with two clear glass beads either side for eyes.

Imitation jap and purl purl are couched over the cotton padding to form the body.

A piece of felt padding and a piece of gold coloured leather cut to size ready to sew on for the thorax.

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 The felt padding has been stitched to form thorax and blue stripes finish the abdomen.

The finished dragonfly, the gold coloured leather has been sewn over the felt padding.