My head was swimming with ideas about how to put everything together.
I wanted to highlight
the porcelain focal
and jade beads so I added
copper chain from
my stash. I've also been
thinking about leather and
knot work so I wanted
the porcelain focal
and jade beads so I added
copper chain from
my stash. I've also been
thinking about leather and
knot work so I wanted
to add that as well.
So, I tried my hand at two new techniques - an asymmetrical design and knot work. Using dark brown leather, I used a Chinese good luck knot and a basic slide knot to set off the focal. Then I used the red pressed glass and jade beads to create three groups that went together on one side. On the other side of the focal I used the root beer colored crystal bead, added some copper swirls from my stash and wired them together to fall at the base of the necklace. On the other side I used dark copper double link chain and added dangles of autumn jasper for a subtle bit of color. I like the way it all came together. I have some pieces Kathleen sent left over that I'll incorporate into more pieces. I hope Kathleen likes the design, it was a bit of a stretch for me to use some techniques I haven't used before.The whole Bead Soup experience was great fun and getting to know a fellow jewelry designer was great. Thanks Kathleen.
See all the fabulous creations from the Bead Soup Blog Party participants
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These are the partner pairs.
9. Amy Freeland and Christine Altmiller
140. Mary Hicks and Laurel Steven
For a total of 362 pairs!
