Size:

height: 29 inches
washi and chiyogami origami paper
width: 8 inches
cranes: 3/4" high (each)

Materials:

washi and chiyogami paper
Swarovski Austrian crystals
28 gauge wire
handwoven kiwi vine structure
metallic embroidery thread
low melt glue
monofilament

Description:

I knew I wanted a different type of vine for the winter cranes and found it in California (before moving to Michigan) while shopping at the Soquel farmers' market. Along with organic fruit, there were bundles of fresh kiwi vine for sale. Back at my tiny trailer, I soaked them in a bucket and began trying out different woven designs. The finished piece used 3 or 4 short sections of branches connected together to hide the start and end points.

Next I made Swarovski crystal branches using fine gauge wire and several shades of blue Swarovski crystal beads. After attaching them to the structure it was time to hang my final set of cranes.

I chose to leave some strands with the cranes closed and stacked upon each other. They create an almost cocoon-like dormancy compared to the strands with single cranes spaced apart with their wings opened.

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