Inspired by Kirsten Hassenfeld

I know its been a while since I've posted an 'inspired by' tutorial. Ofcourse, this doesn't mean that I've run out of artists to drool over. Sometimes I realize how much free time I had on my hands this summer - school is taking up all of my spare crafting minutes! Kirsten's work is the type that demands attention... so I agree to give her what she deserves and I hope you do too.

We all know phrase, 'all that glitters is not gold'. It's true! Although gold can be very appealing, sometimes wire and vellum can glitter just as brightly. These are the materials that Kirsten uses to create her diamand installations. Because of their translucent materials, they sparkle and shine, especially near a light source. 

I felt like I had to try and capture this beauty for myself, so for an afternoon I cut and glued and tried my hardest to recreate her diamond theme. It wasn't easy! Infact, geometry alluded my dreams of perfect corners and simple angles. 

I was going to add a template so you could create your own diamond... but mine didn't turn out as perfectly as I hoped and I don't want to share mediocrity. Please try your own and  enjoy the simple photos I managed to get!

Can you imagine all of the little pieces I had to design and cut out? My table was littered with parts that I dreamed would come together in perfect symmetry...

At this point, I was happy. If the diamond didn't need a top, it would have been complete and beautiful. This is where the easy point ends!
Also, I used Krazy glue. Sure, it made my left a stain on the paper and ripped my fingerprints off when they got too close... but without a glue this strong, I don't know if the delicate joints would have made it.

I ended up making two in order to try and fix the mistakes I came in contact with. However, each method left me with gaps and uneven surfaces. Well played, Kirsten... you won this round! If I didn't admire her work so much I might be left frustrated...

... but that doesn't mean I'm going to give up!