Gina-B Silkworks

3 recommendations and reviews from 3 people

• Referral from March 23, 2016
  

  Carrie W. asked:

  Hi hive mind, any idea where I can get or what I can use as a base to make 1" Deathhead buttons?

  

  Elizabeth B. replied:

  http://www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/ sells blanks - if you're doing lots it's more cost effective to have someone laser cut 2 mm MDF for you - I had http://yourlaser.co.uk/services/ do some 28 mm ones for me - I got hundreds for £40.

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• Referral from November 5, 2015
  

  Liz H. asked:

  I'm making a knife case that's similar to a ~1600-1625 knife case held by the V&A. I've just finished the embroidery for both sides of the case, and boy are my fingertips messed up! The polychrome silk is all tent stitch. The gold vines are plaited braid and the silver background is Elizabethan ground stitch (according to Jacqui Carey). If anyone here has any advice on places to purchase wooden beads/formers similar to those tassels on the original, I'd be grateful! I'm also looking to chat with anyone who's woven over wooden formers in this style.

  

  Gina B. replied:

  I've just had these turned for my shop. (Mods please remove link if inappropriate) Carolyn, excellent idea! http://www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/index.php/shop2/product/pear-button-moulds-no-77-14 x10 mm-wood-x-2/category_pathway-72

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• Referral from February 6, 2014
  

  Sara F. asked:

  Anyone know where you can buy pre-made dorset buttons?

  

  Glynis H. replied:

  Ask Gina Barret she will know if anyone does http://www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk

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