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Challenge Yourself!
About this design:
Have you tried any of the many jewelry challenges offered out there...magazine, jewelry supply sites, blogs?? If not, I encourage you to give one a try sometime. I have particularly enjoyed the Art Bead Scene's monthly challenge using a variety of fine art. This month's was a gorgeous Japanese woodcut. Here's my entry. I enjoy the challenge and stretching myself to see what creative piece of jewelry lurks inside each art work. The scrolled beads didn't make it into the bracelet, but I'll definitely be using them in another piece. I made them to look like antique cinnabar.
Components:
Handmade poly clay focal by me, dyed chunky coral, a few sparkly crystals, a tassel for fun.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 2:52 pm #
Valley Girl says:You did great… Love this design!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 2:56 pm #
NY Bella says:Fab design and piece!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 3:44 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Perky!!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 3:46 pm #
JC Hamm says:Stunning work,I love the clay focal you made.
On Feb 25, 2013 at 4:01 pm #
Sonja J says:Gorgeous! You continue to amaze and inspire me. =^__^=
On Feb 25, 2013 at 5:23 pm #
Gramnan says:Great work..I would wear this in a heart beat!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 7:01 pm #
Sarajo W says:Great job! I love the scrolled beads too and have no doubt you’ll find a fantastic use for them.
On Feb 25, 2013 at 7:33 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Fabulous!! Great work
On Feb 25, 2013 at 7:46 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Gorgeous! Love your focal.
On Feb 25, 2013 at 7:49 pm #
Asia says:Love your interpretation of Toshi Yoshida print
On Feb 25, 2013 at 9:28 pm #
Elis Mom says:Gorgeous!
On Feb 25, 2013 at 9:46 pm #
Deb Harding says:Fantastic! I really love the focal bead you made and the ones you didn’t use as well.
On Feb 25, 2013 at 11:06 pm #
SquirrelGirl says:Wow this piece is amazing! I love your creativity, it really inspires me. Thank you!
On Feb 26, 2013 at 12:16 am #
OK Jacki says:Beautiful work! Love the piece & love the extea beads. Hope u will post a pic when u do use them!! Envious of your work!!
On Feb 26, 2013 at 6:51 am #
DbnRose says:A truly beautiful piece. Congratulations.
On Feb 26, 2013 at 8:10 am #
KATHERINE T says:I really like this piece. I especially like the color because it is red and it really pop!
On Feb 26, 2013 at 10:05 am #
Medieval Momma says:I love everything about this piece! This is what I aspire to. Hope some day I’m half as good as you!
On Feb 26, 2013 at 11:44 am #
Eeka Mouse says:I love how your bracelet came out… and so impressed with the polymer clay pieces you created. (and the woodcut is so attractive, too. It may be inspiring me to try cherryblossom oink w/cinnabar.)
Oop, typo should be cherryblossom PINK…. but too funny to erase!
On Feb 26, 2013 at 11:47 am #
Eeka Mouse says:Oooh, just checked out Art Bead Scene, was pleasantly surprised that the featured Designer of the Week is our Lima Beading Friend Linda, of Diva Designs!
On Feb 26, 2013 at 11:57 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Great design!
On Feb 26, 2013 at 3:46 pm #
ginAveri aka Dee says:It’s nice to see3 someone is not afraid to work with the coler RED. I love this bracelet. Really nice work.
On Feb 26, 2013 at 7:32 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Oh, my! So glad you all think this is a cool piece. The red makes me happy, happy inside, too. Stop by the Art Bead Scene Blog on Feb. 28th to enjoy everyone’s design results for this challenge.
And Eeka Mouse, I thought quite a lot about going with the pink cherry blossoms…so delicate. So do please post your creation for us to enjoy if you do decide to pursue that. And BRAVO, absolutely, for Lynda at Diva Designs for her stunning poly clay red jade earrings.
On Feb 26, 2013 at 7:57 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:I thought I commented!
Awesome design! Love the brightness of the reds!!
On Feb 27, 2013 at 12:46 pm #
Rocky D says:Great design! Love the roll up beads too.
On Feb 28, 2013 at 12:16 pm #
Chickie Nonnie T says:Wow! I love, love, love this bracelet, and your beads!