Not all iterations of a design are entirely successful. Last night I experimented with a simpler version of the silver and polymer clay riveted button pendants.
Well, I don’t really dislike the results, I don’t think this variation is as successful as the box bezel version. If I had started with this style I probably would have been pretty happy, but it feels like an over simplified version in comparison. The look may improve when I string the pendants into necklaces. I think they’d look best strung on multiple leather or bead strands rather than a simple single cable. They need something to balance the simplicity perhaps.
This is not to say that I have given up on the concept of a flat style, but I think it’s more suitable to other shapes (curvy shapes maybe?) and different polymer patterns. I also think the margin of silver showing should be thinner. It’s something that I’ll have to think about. Designs have a tendency to evolve slowly for me.
It was pretty exciting to find myself mentioned on Polymer Clay Daily today. I really love what Cynthia Tinapple has done for the whole polymer clay community with that blog and it’s a rush to be featured. Thanks Cynthia!
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Susan Turney 07.04.07 at 8:49 am
Hi Libby,
I’ve been so enjoying your blog. This piece is stunning….. to my eyes!!!! I love the colors and edging on the metal. To me, it appears really “finished” and makes me think about what you did to get the edges….I’ve never worked in metal and have no idea how it’s done but this one is just really striking.
Susan
Judy 07.04.07 at 10:41 am
I like it too Libby….perhaps you want to continue to explore both paths?? I think the texture on the silver is more apparent with this piece than with the box bezel and that is part of the appeal to me of this design. I like the bezel design as well, but if you were looking at this as a design to sell, this might be the more viable solution. Less labor intensive, and still very effective?? Cool stuff!
Mandy 07.11.07 at 1:56 pm
Hi Libby,
I found you through Polymer Clay Daily…I was just experimenting with pc, alcohol inks and stamps when I saw your lovely pendants…I immediately finished my experiment…inspired by your jewelry…so was sort of copycatting, although I don’t use silver…just pc. But I really wanted to thank you for I’m doing art shows and I was looking for techniques to make some razor sharp design jewelry and couldn’t find or think of anything I liked. But based on your pieces, I drew a few designs now that are totally different from yours, but based on the same technique.
I love your other work as well…it’s great to see you combine the silver and the pc. How do you attach the pc to the silver? Can you glue it? I’m not asking to copy…silver’s out of my league. But I am really curious how you can attach the one to the other in a permanent and lasting way.
I’m reading your log daily! I keep a lot as well, so you’re welcome to take a peek at my work as well if you like!
Kind regards, Mandy