I've been doing goldwork for several years now, and these are two of my favorite pieces.
Unicorn Goldwork Embroidery
Unicorn embroidered with real gold and silver threads, silk, and beetle wings.
Dia de los Muertos Embroidery
Sugar skull embroidered in real gold and silver threads, silk, and beetle wings.
Skull Embroidery (detail)
Sugar skull embroidered in real gold and silver threads, silk, and beetle wings.
Embroidery Close-up Detail
Sugar skull embroidered in real gold and silver threads, silk, and beetle wings.