How to make Princess Diana's iconic tiara (with a twist!) | Crown Obsession #9: Lover's knot tiara
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An iconic tiara for an iconic princess.
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MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
WIRE & SHEETS
Copper wire 0.5mm diameter (24 gauge) and 0.3 mm diameter (29 gauge) s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AfYDjr
One 1mm-wire headband s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AMEx3P
One 5mm flat headband s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AMEx3P
METAL CHARMS & FILIGREES
50/80mm Filigree: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ae9H3B
58x63mm Metal Filigree Cross: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A9w17P
STONES & BEADS
Glass rhinestones, round in silver prong setting (multiple size and color choices): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A7RAyV
Glass rhinestones, pear-shaped in silver prong setting (multiple size and color choices): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddk...
Glass Rhinestone Chain with Silver or gold Base 2mm-4mm: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEP...
METAL FINDINGS
Head Pins, Multi Size 50-200Pcs Gold/Silver Plated: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBm...
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Pliers (flat-nose, round-nose, chain-nose, heavy duty clamp pliers), flush cutter pliers, tweezers
Rhinestones Picking Tool: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AKnB2l
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About the lover's knot tiara:
The piece of jewelry Kate wears was created for Queen Mary in 1914 by the House of Garrard from pearls and diamonds already owned by her family. Mary modeled after her grandmother Princess Augusta of Hesse's headpiece, the original Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara, which is currently thought to be held in an unknown private collection.
According to the Court Jeweller, when Queen Mary commissioned the piece, she "sacrificed a tiara from her own jewelry collection, the Ladies of England Tiara, to make it."
After Queen Mary died in 1953, the crown was passed down to her granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen wore the tiara several times in the '50s, before moving on to other pieces like the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, which have since become her favorites.
In 1981, the Queen reportedly loaned the Lover's Knot Tiara to Princess Diana as a wedding gift. Diana opted instead to wear the Spencer Tiara, a family heirloom, on her big day, but the Lover's Knot became one of her favorite pieces, despite being so heavy that it hurt her head.
When Diana and Charles divorced, the crown was returned to Queen Elizabeth II-Diana was allowed to keep her jewelry as part of the settlement, but as the tiara was on loan from the Queen, it was given back-and reportedly put into a safe at Buckingham Palace.
According to People, following Diana's death in 1997, the tiara wasn't seen publicly until 2015, when Duchess Kate wore it to much fanfare at a reception at Buckingham Palace.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 intro
0:19 history of the tiara
0:48 design researching
2:06 DAY 1: making the 13 drop pendants
4:33 DAY 2: building the tiara wire frame
6:52 DAY 3: weld the frame together
10:16 DAY 4
11:53 more history facts and diamond chain applying
14:13 DAY 5: attaching more diamonds
15:06 assemble the drop pendants
17:34 DAY 6: making the "lover's knots"
18:51 assemble the lover's knots
22:24 DAY 7: finishing up
23:11 Tiara reveal
Пікірлер: 864
Oh my goodness! I've just started making wire tiaras, I kept skipping past your video because it looked like real jewellery I thought it was a jewellery making channel. I love the research you've done, the history you present, the attention to detail in your work, the thorough directions, how you've presented everything, & the editing! 🤣 Everything together was so satisfying! And the finished piece is absolutely stunning 💖
@AustinDo
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god your comment is the best, thank u! I put so much efforts into my videos and edits and having someone appreciating those details really makes me happy.
@lollylula6399
2 жыл бұрын
@@AustinDo 🙌🏼 Your work is top quality. Thank you for all the effort and detailed work you put in, it's stunning and inspiring 🙏🏼
@helenrobinson2782
Жыл бұрын
Truly beautiful work. The detail is amazing. You have such talent, I wouldn’t know where to begin to make something like this. I want to wear a tiara now. Thank you. X♥️
@katherinewillie9776
Жыл бұрын
@@AustinDo I love your work!!! But your personality is so wonderful!!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!😊💋
@johnnyace1300
Жыл бұрын
@@AustinDo werk queen
You should create wedding head-pieces. You'd be in huge demand, these are gorgeous.
@oaktharas
10 ай бұрын
you can clearly see the wires. i don't think anyone would wear those make shift tiaras on their weeding day. For a costume photoshoot, those are ok.
@ChrisAndCats
10 ай бұрын
@oaktharas better wear gardening gloves for that. You don't want to get hooked up on a rose bush..
@oaktharas
10 ай бұрын
@@ChrisAndCats proper tiaras, parts are casted one piece and welded together… do I need to show you what I have ?but anyway, you get some money from making those videos, so that’s not wasting time
@7elegrama
5 ай бұрын
I would 100% wear this tiara in my wedding @@oaktharas
@wombaura
2 ай бұрын
I'm getting married next year..... I am your first customer if you haven't started already!! So talented!
When i get the materials im gonna wear crowns everywhere lol👑
@AustinDo
3 жыл бұрын
Yes PLEASE, you gotta get up in this gig with me man!
@samuelgreene8596
3 жыл бұрын
@@AustinDo Believe me i am!
@jaelynrae5493
2 жыл бұрын
Do it! I do! 😁
@tombrady6476
2 жыл бұрын
Literally my thoughts watching this video
@alleynealisleem9777
2 жыл бұрын
Me Too!!!🥰😍🤣🤣😵🌹
Somebody needs to be handing you real jewels Sir. Your work at this level is much too good. It is past time if you aren't already. Best to you and excellent creation! Fabulous!
In addition to your humour and use of classical music in the background, you bring such problem-solving genius to your tiara creation! Thank you for a fascinating & well-produced video.
@AustinDo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I put a lot of love into my videos and I'm so glad you appreciate these things!
@221b-Maker-Street
Жыл бұрын
Very well put, Cathryn - it's the combination of all of those things gift-wrapped _together_ in a lovely parcel that made me subscribe immediately!
My sister's 21st birthday is next month and I researched all over for tiaras and crowns as she loves them. I searched diy crowns and this video came up. Thank you. Seriously. You're a life saver. I hope I don't screw this up.
@221b-Maker-Street
Жыл бұрын
How did it go - did you attempt it? I'd love to have a go, but am a little daunted, tbh! 👑
@stuisdisgusted
Жыл бұрын
@@221b-Maker-Street I didn't unfortunately, the materials I needed weren't available in my area :/. BUT your comment brought me back to this video and reignited the desire so maybe I'll try again!
@ignorancja
2 ай бұрын
@@stuisdisgusted oh now I'm invested! Let us know when (if) you'll make it!
@stuisdisgusted
2 ай бұрын
@@ignorancja I'm into crocheting now :0 but I have to give it to myself for even THINKING i could make this masterpiece. Maybe one day I will make it 😭
@ignorancja
2 ай бұрын
@@stuisdisgusted oh so you're a maker! Enjoy your hobby! (I think I've seen people crocheting with beads and wire though?? Did I dream it? I'll go searching for it now)
So beautiful! Reminds me of queen victoria's emerald tiara!!
@AustinDo
3 жыл бұрын
I though so too!
@YoungQueenVictoria
3 жыл бұрын
@@AustinDo Please please pretty please make that one, i would kill for it haha
I have no idea why this video popped up in my feed. I have no idea why I decided to watch it. I’m so glad I did. You produced a very professional video detailing how you made something beautiful, and you made me laugh while I watched it. 10/10 would recommend. Now I have to give my money to Ali Express, and abandon all my responsibilities to make a tiara. Looking forward to wearing it to work, and the grocery store, and while doing yard work. Liked, commented, and subscribed! Thank you, new friend!
How could you make such a beautiful piece of jewelry and not put it on at the end and show us what it looks like on. It’s so beautiful. ❤
So glad you didn't use hot glue (as some do) after such hard work. This is heirloom quality to be passed down for generations. TREASURE.
Finally someone does a tiara tutorial. Thank you so much
literally I've already watched Medieval Nobel Crown, Greek God Crown & Ice Crown......all I need is Gems and Filigree Wraps ect and I'm set to follow your guides ♥👑✨🦋 much love from a fellow creative maker!!
@AustinDo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I love it. He is so honest saying he doesn't know what he is doing. It's very refreshing. One doesn't have to be perfect to enjoy a craft.
Accidentally found your video. It was so interesting that we couldn't look away! Austin, you are A GENIUS!! We see you've created something so gorgeous and beautiful right before our eyes. Plus we appreciate he hard work and patience you put into your pieces!!🫶🏼 As we watched your tiara come together, the ladies in this family said they wished you were "family", so they can ask you to design tiaras for EACH of them!!😁 The ladies in this family are a very passionate, sensitive, loving, nurturing and emotional. So, it was NO SURPRISE that when the tiara was revealed, TEARS filled their eyes!!😲🥹🥹 A big Thank You for that 🎶 WONDERFUL 🎹 Classical Music🎶 🎼; it's A PERFECT addition to your videos!!🎵 👏🏻BRAVO, Austin... 👏🏻Excellently done, BRAVO!!!👏🏻❤👏🏻❤👏🏻
This is really cool! I really liked the emerald pendants on this vs the pearls in the original tiara. Good job! :)
U can really open a Jewellery store or something. Your sisters and family would be pleased that u were making these historical beautiful crowns and tiaras. Loving these... ❤️❤️
You are a genius! I have been making tiaras for years, your standard is exceptional x
I love your voice . I would go to every History class and every craft class u teach. I just met u and I’m hooked for lyfe
@AustinDo
Жыл бұрын
This really means a lot to me, thank you!
Randomly clicking down the youtube "rabbit hole", I found this gem. I enjoyed watching the process with your humor. 😆👑
Wow I'm impressed, I also am a artist making gowns, wood carvings , native carvings and beadwork , swimsuits and many other things .You have motivated me to start making tiaras but I think I will design a new idea .Your work is very nice.
You did a wonderful job in creating this tiara , I enjoyed watching the process.
@AustinDo
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that's all I wished to hear ❤
YOU ARE SOMETHING ELSE, AND I MEAN THIS IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY!!
What fun to watch! This young man has an awesome sense of humor for sure, as well as real talent for problem-solving and sleuthing about for information of historical nature.
That’s gorgeous I like the emerald colour glass in it.
Wow that backside crown is really 🔥🔥.Love from Nepal❣❣
@AustinDo
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Aariyman, I love that you noticed the backside of it.
your hilarious to listen to. that last song was perfect for the tiare's reveal at the end.
That’s beautiful!
Such beautiful work! 👑 Thank you for posting!
You did an incredible job of recreating this Tara. For those who don't know the original was created to carry either the Pearl drops as worn by Catherine Princess of Wales, or with Emerald pear shaped drops. FYI: according to Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke the majority of tiaras have a band of fabric, usually velvet that closely matches the hair colour of the wearer, sewn to the base band of the tiara. This makes it more comfortable to the person wearing the tiara as most tiaras are weighty, hence uncomfortable to wear. In previous days of those who were wealthy enough to wear magnificent tiaras, they wear sewn into the hair of the wearer. No mention of how they are fixed in place in modern times. This tiara was claimed to be uncomfortable for Diana to wear and would cause headaches. I am wondering if she was ever knew or was told about how to correctly wear the tiara. Remembering she wore the Spenser Tiara on her wedding day. If Diana wasn't being fully supported as many accounts her life married to Charles indicates, it's possible she may not have been wearing it with the fabric band sewn to the base wire. This is only speculation on my part as there is nothing to indicate how Diana wore the Tiara. She didn't have her mother to fall back on for advice and it would only be speculation if her sisters ever advised her, Lady Jane and Lady Spencer. Annie Goldsmith wrote Not all lineages are created equal. While one might expect Prince Charles to be the ultimate in royal breeding, others are even better born. For one, his late wife. Princess Diana’s family, the house of Spencer, is a long-lasting British dynasty, reaching back to the 16th century. The Windsors, on the other hand, are of German descent, having adopted their current name only in 1917. Which is to say, Charles married up.
When I was a little girl I tried to make tiaras out of necklaces. My mom had some old rhinestone necklaces that I tried to stand up on my head, lol. I never imagined tiaras could be made by "ordinary people" so I never tried to make any as an adult. After watching you make one I might just give it a try. I'll start on something a lot more simple than this one, lol. Thanks for the inspiration and instructions :) I'll be watching more of your videos.
How am I only learning about him now??!!! ❤❤❤😂❤❤❤❤
Absolutely gorgeous!!! BRAVO!
absolutely beautiful
Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!
Wow... really pretty work of art. Great replica. Just my 1 cent
WoW Austin you are an artist
Your music choices are terrific!
amazing and so beautiful well done!!!!!
“Oh yeah, push it in, push it in, way in…” LMFAO!🤣
Enjoyed your video and instructions immensely. Love your humor!
simply stunning.
It all made perfect sense. Good job!
So stunning!
You are CRAZY TALENTED! Love watching you create all these beautiful versions of such iconic jewelry works of art!
Love your personality!!
@AustinDo
3 жыл бұрын
That warms my heart, thank you!
Amazing. One of my favorite tiaras.
Simply beautiful
Just incredible! Thanks for sharing your process!
Wow, your tiara turned out beautifully! Can't wait to see more of your creations.
@AustinDo
3 жыл бұрын
Thank youuu.
Thank you for sharing. It’s was wonderful listening to you go through your creative process.
I so look forward to your work!!! I cant wait for your next video i cant even imagine how long it takes you to make these
Amazing. Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing
Very creative.. and love your sense of humour. Awesome results
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS !!!
Your talent is amazing. Absolutely beautiful.
You did an amazing job. I enjoyed watching your process and your humor throughout made me laugh!
My first time watching you and omg you are amazing. I was blown away at how talented you are.
I really enjoy your creative expression. Fantastic work. So much fun.
Just FABULOUS, you are truly a gifted artis!!!!
Austin, you are a Genius, & your Lady Diana's "The Lover's Knot Tiara" is a masterpiece!
First video I've watched of yours and I cannot decide if you, this tiara, or this video is more amazing!
I think I can, I think I can! Thank you so much. That looks like fun
Stunning!!
Crumbs, well done! This is fabulous work.
Love this!!! How marvelous! I have been laughing my head at your commentary.
This piece is amazing. And I loved the story behind it. You were brilliant with how your humor and such a pleasure to watch.
That turned out gorgeous!
This is so incredible, you have the youch, the talent and the patience, keep dreaming big bonito.
@jeanmarie905
5 күн бұрын
Great nails tho, very polish like all of you.
You are absolutely amazing for sharing your process with us and your work is stunning!!!
Wow! Thank you for sharing! Your work is so impressive and inspiring. Excellent tutorial and super entertaining.
Absolutely amazing work! Thank you for sharing
WOW!! This tiara is one of my all time favorites from the Royal Jewel collection. You have some SOLID SKILLS, my friend. 🧐😀❤
@AustinDo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gabriel!
I think you're a really good teacher for the subject matter. You're right there is an always a great way to say what you're doing!
what a spectacular work of art you did with this crown thanks for sharing the creative process incredible
It’s absolutely gorgeous!
i love how sassy and funny you are while youre doing stuff YOur voice is super relaxing to listen to aswell
@AustinDo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
I just enjoy, watching you create a nice piece😀
I admire your talent and patience as I have neither!
You’re a wonderful teacher!
Gorgeous!!! Wow!!!
Well done! You are so talented.
I've never seen something like this. The result is so great and beautiful and it's fun to see your video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Absolutely stunning
I think you’re doing a great job teaching! I’m understanding it. 😀
Thanks for this tutorials. Beautifully crown
U r brilliant, Austin. !!!
Yas!! So excited I found your channel.
Gorgeous! Wonderful directions. 😃
You are quite the talented craftsman. I was mesmerized watching you work.
Love love love your work (and your humour) I have to watch the next one .After I watch this again
You are a genius! Love watching your work and your sense of humor is excellent. Beautiful work. I love the process. In this one tiara, I saw so many ideas for different tiaras, at least for me. Thanks.
Incredibly talented and entertaining
What a fantastic artist. You are amazing. Beautiful. I really enjoyed the history and watching you, magical. Keep up the fantastic work. I love it.
This is absolutely incredible!!!!
Crazy-talented, but of course, you know that already. Such a fun watch as usual. Thanks.
How have I only just found you? This is STUNNING! Will be binging your videos now...
Exquisite😍😍 aside from the lover's knot it reminds me also the Miss Venezuela crown used in 2010-2014👑
Absolutely beautiful!!!!!
'A heart with moustache'. I came for the art piece, but I'm staying for your personality. We need more people like you in the internet
@AustinDo
2 жыл бұрын
Omg this means so much to me! Thanks Amanda!
Beautiful artistry. Thank you.