You know me. I can't resist a challenge especially when it is all about jewelry. So when Shawna of JBS Arts asked for designers to work with her ceramics, I raised my hand to volunteer. I might have jumped around a bit to so I could make sure I caught her attention.
Now par for the course, I forgot to take any before pictures but I can tell you that I received a ceramic focal,some complimentary beads and sari silk. They were in muted colors which tend to be my favorite even though they don't scream summer,
This is a longer necklace using Shawna's beads, some shell heishi, some vintage Czech glass along with some brass chain. The sari silk I used as part of the focal is some that was also sent with the beads.
I wanted to give everyone a closer look at this focal. It really reminds me of a seed pod in the middle of a flower.
I made this necklace to be adjustable so it can be worn with a variety of necklines so it has a fun lobster clasp as well as a dangley.
There were a few of us that signed up to create with the beautiful ceramics from JSB Arts and I am really looking to seeing what they were sent as well as the designs they came up with. So be sure to grab a cuppa tea and check them out.
Linda A. - http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/
Kelly P. - http://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com/
Wendy S. - http://dragonflydreamers.blogspot.ca/
Lori S. - http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com
Shaiha W. - http://www.shaihasramblings.com
Carolyn - http://Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com
Debbie E. - https://www.facebook.com/designsbydebbi
Thought I left a comment earlier... Ah well. :) I absolutely LOVE what you've done! I didn't realize just how much the smaller beads coordinate with the shells you used. Good to know! <3 Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and/or critiques on the beads themselves. Thanks again for participating!
ReplyDeleteShai - GORGEOUS work! I love how you used the silk with the focal - so smart and creative! The combo of the pearls, the ceramics and chain all work so gloriously together! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! =)
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