So get your thinkin' caps on kids and get those creatives juices flowing!
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Here is my collection I got at ArtBeads.com. I based this selection on the picture of this gore-juss flower. I used the picture as a guide for the colors, and I also wanted the necklace to have a floral feel, and I wanted it to flow. Now let's mix it up some, I wanted it bulky, and I wanted it to move. Like when breezes blow, and the whole plant, leaves and bloom sway and dance.
It is in my head, I can see it, but my fingers can't feel it. Yesterday was attempt 1. I am not happy with the way it turned out, and I will most likely re purpose it this weekend. Just because I don't like it, doesn't mean that I shouldn't share it. To grow as an artist, you need feedback - good or bad from your peers and mentors. That being sed - here is what I did:
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I played around with a couple different ideas for the way I wanted it to look.
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Added some of my findings from my supplies to try for yet again a different look.
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Then I thought, "flowers" - I should add wooden beads as well.
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First I used copper wire and did a basic wire wrapped loop connecting one bead to the copper loop and the other bead to the copper loop and to the filigree. I did this first so I would have an anchor as I built my strands.
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I added a fun and 'sloppy' wrap to the Donut Rust Ripple pendant out of copper wire, to give it a bit of texture.
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When I made the wire wrapped loops, I made them larger, because I am attaching three strands to it. I need the room.
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Three strands of Green Spider Jasper Cubes later, attached to a brass toggle and 'braided', they are all attached to the filigree link.
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Both sides done
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I attached the rainbow carnelian squares to the outside links of the filgree and strung the pendant as a center focal.
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On the inside links of the filgree I used the 8mm Topaz Druk beads alternating with wood.
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It is nice, and long, it may even be pretty, but I see something else in my head.
I am welcome to any suggestions!
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