21112 - Golden Scarab: A Study in Silk and Metal Raised Work on Congress Cloth

Historically, scarabs have been an Egyptian talisman, ornaments in other cultures, and a resurrection symbol to some cultures. Our scarab has a foundation of Congress cloth covered with an iridescent Mokuba blue organdy ribbon behind the scarab. The scarab is created in traditional raised work using wool felt as the foundation. The elytra are worked on a muslin foundation with gilt kid leather over wool felt and attached to the body. Floral wire legs are covered with buttonhole stitch. The background is a combination of borders of traditional canvas.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate

Design Size: 6¼" x 6½"

Kit Fee/Contents: $70; Congress cloth, Pearsall’s Filoselle, Delica beads, rough and pearl purl, #1 Japan gold, #8 Kreinik braid, gold twist, check thread, gilt kid leather, felt padding, and muslin.