I've been working on some new necklace pieces for the Westerly Arts Regional Show. This is an annual, juried show with different judges each year. There is no particular "look" or criteria to try to meet. Entrants just try to present pieces which showcase their style. This year, I've come up with a couple of pieces, and we'll see if any get accepted.
This first necklace is a bit of a departure from my usual floral style. Starting with a cane I made from a Skinner blend of purple, fuschia, tangerine and cream, I've made some pointed, layered "petals" which are suspended on a wire with gold hematite beads between the petals. Even with some editing, the photo did not come out as lightly as I had hoped and the deep purple looks almost black, at least on my screen. I've started using magnetic clasps because I think they make everything so much easier. Above is a close-up of that necklace.
Necklace number 2 is a little more along my usual lines. The flowers are free-hand shaped with ruffled edges using my spider mum cane for the slices. There is a crystal in the center of each flower. The "chain" is made of 2 sizes of matte purple glass pearls and silver spacers. The purple color matches the PJM rhododendrons blooming in our yard. Love Spring!
This first necklace is a bit of a departure from my usual floral style. Starting with a cane I made from a Skinner blend of purple, fuschia, tangerine and cream, I've made some pointed, layered "petals" which are suspended on a wire with gold hematite beads between the petals. Even with some editing, the photo did not come out as lightly as I had hoped and the deep purple looks almost black, at least on my screen. I've started using magnetic clasps because I think they make everything so much easier. Above is a close-up of that necklace.
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