Thursday, October 18, 2012

Mixed media jewelry

A while back I tried my hand at making some paper jewelry and was pleased with how it turned out.  I finally got a whole necklace finished and I love it!
The necklace part is some hand spun art yarn, then the pendant is a blend of paper (for the large oval) and a metal washer, a copper domed disk and a bead.  I fashioned a bail from some copper colored flat wire and made spirals for end caps with a clasp.  I wore it to a bead show and was thrilled to get some very nice compliments, one being that it looked like Raku pottery.  I just added some embossing powder on the top of the paper.  I'm trying to make more, but that dang old full time job just keeps taking up all my time.
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7 comments:

  1. WonderWhyGalOctober 19, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    That full time job really does cramp our style.

    That necklace is amazing. I love the texture and colors. I just want to touch it.

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  2. Kathryn RayOctober 19, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    The big oval is made of paper? Wow! I really don't quite believe you. ;-)

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  3. AndriaOctober 19, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Well all I can say is, "WOW." No, I can say more. That is just fabulous, I love all the different textures and colours. Fabulous.

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  4. Melissa PlankOctober 19, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Very beautiful and very creative!

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  5. sarah in the woodsOctober 19, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Nice yarn. i love the creativity in this necklace.

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  6. Spinster BethOctober 19, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Wow, that is really nice. Very creative!

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  7. AllyBOctober 25, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Ooo, I love your necklace! Great colors and the design is so very unique. I too wish for more time to play but not too hard since I like to eat too, LOL

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