Chinese Knotting - Shrimp & Dragonfly Guild

Over the last week, I've been busy designing my latest Chinese knot necklace, which I showcased at the Shrimp & Dragonfly Guild today. A bit of button bling with with lots of colour!

And, afterwards I designed a simple lariat necklace using neon colours from current fashion trends.

Click on the title to this post to find out about Chinese knot classes in Hong Kong.
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Magically Transformed

Before & After

This is what happens when you ask a lovely Chinese lady in a jewellery store in Hong Kong feedback about how to attach a pendant to your Chinese Knot necklace. Much better don't you think?
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Necklaces, Necklaces, Necklaces

With busy hands I am now spoiled for choice in the jewellery department.

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Tassel Done & Dusted

OK, done and dusted - the tassel was a bit tricky and I changed the design a bit but I'm happy with the result. The last photo that I posted for this didn't do this gorgeous tassel justice so here goes again.

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How to Finish this Design?

After our lovely shopping expedition to Hung Hom on Friday 20 February 2009 with D'Arcy and Jamila, I created this decoration but just now need to finish it off.
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Just a little bit potty!

Here is the gorgeous little Chinese knot teapot that I made! Took quite a while to make (considering it was my first attempt) and was a tad tricky in parts but got there in the end. I haven't had time to put a little button knot on the lid but I'll get to that later.
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Chinese Knotting Supplies at Sham Shui Po

On 27 October 2008 I met members of the Shrimp and Dragonfly Guild in Sham Shui Po to show them where to buy the best Chinese knotting supplies.

Sham Shui Po is an amazing place to visit and is a stark contrast to the glitz and glamour of the designer stores found in other parts of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. Here you will find flea markets and streets solely devoted to fashion, fabric, beads, gems and/or accessories. Although, Sham Shui Po is one of the poorest areas of Hong Kong it is actually a fashion designer's dream. This place is a window into the textile industry in mainland China and every imaginable type of fabric, button and/or trim can be purchased here. Needless to say, we had a fabulous day. So to all those budding fashion designers… make sure you visit Sham Shui Po when you next visit Hong Kong.

For those in Hong Kong, Chinese knotting supplies can be purchased from the following suppliers on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong:

• Tak Cheung Co. 124-126, G/G, Cheung Sha Wan Road, Tak Cheung Bldg, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
• Nature’s Beauty, G/F, 148 Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
• Luen Fung Beads Co. G/F., 199 Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
  
• Fun Fun Imitation Jewellery Co 209 Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
• Lap Sun Gem Company 247 Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
• Mee Ngai Wah (HK)Ltd G/F, 289-291Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon

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Shrimp and Dragonfly Guild of Hong Kong

On Wednesday 22 October 2008, I had a fabulous time getting together with a few of my friends at the Shrimp and Dragonfly Guild. We talked about lots of girls stuff, shopping, the best books (written in Chinese) and of course practiced our Chinese knots. We agreed to meet on a monthly basis so will try to keep you posted.

Did anyone get their fingers in a twist? Knot!