Steampunk silhouette

It was a 45 min wait but well worth it. Turns out I know more about steampunk then the museum people.

Whohub Interview

I've been invited by Whohub to do an interview about my work and inspiration. You can find the interview via this link.
http://www.whohub.com/roseoakstudio#

New Neck Pieces:Winter Ruffs and Rose Garlands

For those who want something a bit more unusual I have a selecion of Winter Ruffs.
Crochet from cotton and wool mixes these come in a selection f colours and styles some single coloured, some multi, some plain and some decorated with buttons and ribbon corset ties.
As usual Commission pieces are available.
I have a small selection of these in recycled silk and specialist yarns

The Vampire Hunter
This is one of those pieces that named itself.
Crochet in red, grey and lilac this is sumptous and sexy with a corset lace front in lilac or black

Sweet Woodruff Victorian Corset Neck Ruff
A long title but certainly worth it.
This is crochet in a light green with ruffles on the top and even longer ruffles at the bottom with a duck egg greeny corset lace up at the front

The Time Travelers Mistress
Now this is utterly delectible, a Violet Creme crochet piece with top and bottom ruffles decorated with pearl effect studs, crochet lace dasies and a vintage necklace clasp in brass effect metal.
This piece has hints of Victorian and Steampunk in original RoseOak Style

Green Grow the Rushes at the side of the stream, gently bowing in the breeze as you wander along wearing this enchanting green ruffled neck piece with three layers in rich and light shades.

This is caught at the front with a vintage plastic button in soft warm browny green,

Pink Pagoda
Add a touch of sauciness to your evening with this enchanting pink neck ruff entwined with pearl effect beads and caught in the front with a vintage chocolate button

Rose Garland Neck Pieces
These are frivalous and utterly captivating pieces made from felted and non felted cords with pure cotton flowers and decorated with glass beads, pearls, felt thorns and handpainted buttons.

Harlequin
This is a darkly enchanting piece made from a felted cord with red and black pure cotton roses and red and black seed beads

Barbra Allen
This is a sweet lovers set comprising of a neck piece and bracelet made from a green wool cord and handmade roses in a deep english pink. These are decorated with glass beads,handpainted button, freshwater pearl and brown felt thorns.

New Neck Pieces:Cowls

Brrrr

Winter has come suddenly to my studio. I've been working on some snuggly warm neck pieces to ward out the chill.

Sweet Plum Cowl
Now this is utterly fabulous. A mix of wool and bamboo in a self striping selection of purple, blue and reddish orange. This is slighty stretchy garter stitch piece with 3 oversized vintage buttons

Spray Cowl
The ultimate in Knitted Unisex. This is a lovely cowl in a selection of muted blue, pink,yellow and green that has been spray dyed with black to create an almost graffiti effect. This is fasted the front with a vintage wooden toggle

Withered Rose Cowl
This is a sweet sultry piece in a chunky selection on pinks,grey and muted lilacs. Entitled Withered rose this is reminisant of the rose garden one the bright blossomed flowers have fallen to sleep in the winter months.
This has three oversized buttons in different styles and sizes that can be buttoned up dependant on how you like to wear it

Snow White Cowl
In recognition of the soon to be showing Snow White on Ice by the Russion Ice Stars this is a deep, rich red and cream cowl knitted in garter with 3 oversized mother of pearl effect iridescant buttons running up the front

The Eco Warrior
This is pretty much It when Eco Friendly is concerned. This is made out of recycled cotton mix dress fabric that had been cut into strips and stitched down the middle in white and fawn/gold.
This was then knitted in garter to creat a totally unique scarf that will not just keep you snug but help save the planet.

CoalFire Cowl
Wrm and Snug without the wood and ash
Knitted in the same yarn as my popular Coalfire Top, this cowl is again garter stitched and has two vintage buttons and a wooden toggle

Steampunk Exhibition

Heaven, total and complete Heaven, Thats what friday was. I only just got back down to reality this morning with a raging headache. a full head of "steamUp" indeed.
Lots of wonderful photographs to follow ans a ouple of my sister and I all dressed up and really amusing the museum staff with ooohs, aaaahs and Oh My God!! look at this.

Entrance sign

My sister dressed up

Me dressed up

Thank heaven for passing american tourists

second entry signPoster at the start of the exhib

Masks at the entrance

goggles with a thread in the story

my sister and I playing with the camera system

Time for Tea goggles

Glass skull

Clocks

Steampunk Viking Ship
I adore this. I want it in the bath

Another of me

I can't remember what this is, only thats its cool

theEyePod

been looking forward to seeing that. I had this 7 yr old boy explain how it worked to me *sweet*

another lamp. This was actually at the entrance before the poster and masks

These amazing rings made me wish I wasn't so hopeless at metalwork.

There is a guy on Etsy called billyblue I think who does something similiar with the eyes. I adore the thought of a pocket dragon watch

the steampunk womb. I had a close up of the baby but my camera fuzzed. I'll just *have* to go again *sigh*




The Wings!! I love these.
Imagine flying over the rooftops in these. Sort of Van Helsing ish

another lamp. this one hanging

Me and the wings
I think this is my favourite photograph

The best I can remember is that its some kind of steam machine

I adore this guy. the waistcoat, the armpiece and the hat. I must get a bowler and punk it up

They were selling got a mug. This was one of the pics on it. I'd have liked to see a couple of different designs instead of just the one. one with a steampunk lass perhaps

A couple of general pics of people going round the place

one more of the gentleman

and one of me waiting for the bus to go home

Steampunk Exhibition at the History of Science Museum

I can hardly wait To go into town next week We are being graced with the brilliant "Worlds First Steampunk Art Exhibition" at the History of Science Museum.

http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/steampunk/

I can hardly believe that this hasn't happened before, Oxford is a prime place for inspiration for all things Steampunk and I was beginning to loose hope that anything like this come to my back door.

List of activities
http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/SteampunkProgramme.pdf

"Steampunk

13 October 2009 to 21 February 2010

We present the world’s first exhibition of Steampunk art!

Imagine the technology of today with the aesthetic of Victorian science. From redesigned practical items to fantastical contraptions, this exhibition, curated by Art Donovan, showcases the work of eighteen Steampunk artists from across the globe.

Expect ’steam-powered’ computer mice, clockwork hearts, brass goggles and the latest state-of-the-Steampunk-art eye-pod…"

http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/leisure/4700519.Weird_and_truly_wonderful/

I must be there on the 7th for the portraits, the 9th for the films, the 27th for the Christmas themed evening, the 16th for the makers day, not to mention the 30th of Jan for the fashion show.

Not to mention popping in just to browse at every possible inclination.

I am however furious about the factthat if I had not gone to the bookbinding yesterday I would have had no knowledge of this at all as there was No advertising at all anywhere in the town nor in the leaflets I pick up about general arty stuff in Oxford

Bodleian Library- An Artful Craft - Bookbinding Exhibition

I finally managed to go to see the exhibitionof Bookbinding at the Bodleian Library Exhibition Room. There were some beautiful examples of eastern and western leather and goldwork as well as some fabric, beaded and painted pieces. Photography was not permitted but I managed to get a guide leaflet that I will scan in and post at a later date

Patterns of Fashion 4: The Cut and Construction of Linen Shirts, Smocks, Neckwear, Headwear and Accessories for Men and Women C. 1540-1660

I fell in love with this book in the shop at the V&A the other day. I adore ruffs so having a decent pattern that is accurate would be wonderful. My library only has two womans clothing additions and one for men and they are all in the stores which is maddening as its only on the third floor of the library but it costs eighty five p and takes a week for someone to go upstairs and get it. I've ordered the womans 18th 19th century one so that'll be available for my collection next week.

Hallow Queen mini beret fascinator

My entry for the craft juice halloween comp
votes would be greatly appreciated
http://www.craftjuice.com/story.php?title=Hallow_Queen_mini_beret_fascinator

All hail the Hallow Queen of the night. Once a year she rises from the night to reign supreme over the hallow celebrations.
This has a black knitted base with an orange and black lace frill, orange seed beads and black leather suffolk puffs. This has a felt bottom and a metal squeezie to attach

Found Handmade Feature

FoundHandmade was nice enough to feature my Victorian Pleasure Garden pendant in their section so here is a link

http://www.foundhandmade.com/news/itemize

Folk Art Felt Brooches

I've been working on some pretty little felt brooches for a hotel fayre next week and the photographs are rather nice on a plain white background.

I've also finished my briar rose and chains of nature neck pieces and my painted flowers need fixing so tomorrow is photograph day.

Mona

Michelle

Mary

Lulu

Isabella

Clara

Cassandra

Chloe