I am continuing to ride this creative wave. Such fun! I’m calling this necklace “Copper Falls”.
The concept for this necklace has been rolling around in my brain for months. I just couldn’t get all the elements and the engineering worked out. I played with the shape in a couple of different formats until it occured to me that I could cut it out of sterling sheet. It lays very flat against the body which was a challenge in the other versions I tried. I’m happy with the way this piece is engineered overall. The polymer clay veneer is very thin and the attachment for the beads is a simple kind of hinge. (sorry I forgot to get a picture of that) I love the way the copper sheet around the opening folds around on itself. It looks like fabric.
The color inspiration for this ecklace came from my desire to play with some coppery brown beads. I am still on a brown kick, although I think I’d like to try this basic style in black and white with maybe a punch of some other color.
Tomorrow I’ll take a picture of the back of the piece. I have been texturing the back of these pieces. It’s a small detail, but it adds another layer of interest.
Thanks so much to everyone for the encouraging comments. It’s one of the best things about blog writing. I’m still not sure about the best way to respond to the comments, via email, in the comments or not at all. But I definitely wanted to say thanks. Feedback is great!
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LB 07.11.07 at 7:58 am
This piece is fantastic!! I would love to wear that:)
Susan 07.11.07 at 8:44 am
I love this! What fun to wear. I especially love the little copper rivets (?) if that’s what they are. That tiny touch seems to add so much. And the fold! It’s definitely a piece of art to study and enjoy!!!
Susan
Judy 07.11.07 at 10:59 am
Gorgeous Libby!
Lisa Clarke 07.11.07 at 12:57 pm
Beautful! As usual
As far as the comments thing goes, I struggled with that, too, but I think I have a solution. I found a Wordpress plugin that allows people who comment on your blog to easily subscribe to the comments for that entry. If they do that, then they can’t miss your reply if you post it here. Here’s the link to the plugin, if that interests you: http://txfx.net/code/wordpress/subscribe-to-comments/
Lisa Clarke 07.11.07 at 12:59 pm
I should clarify, this is for subscribing via email, as opposed to a reader of some kind. There’s already a comments rss button available, but some people seem to prefer the old-fashioned email route, and that’s what this plugin helps address.
Trina 07.11.07 at 2:01 pm
Very nice! Love the colors. I just did my first real beaded piece to complement a focal bead from Two Can Clay and I think my bead stash is finally going to get a dent in it.
cloud777olga 07.11.07 at 5:34 pm
Madly beautiful ornament! I admire your works! Idle times it is refined!
Keila Hernandez 07.11.07 at 6:35 pm
I love this necklace! It has great detail but the form maintains a sense of simplicity. Really beautiful work!
bencandance 07.17.07 at 4:28 pm
This is a gorgeous necklace and a wonderful concept!
http://bencandance.blogspot.com/
Illaya Brown 07.20.07 at 1:19 pm
Stunning piece.
At first glance it looks so elegant in it’s simplicity. Then as you look at the components of the piece it becomes a very intricate piece. The combo of the silver and copper is a winner in my book. Then looking at the beading the variety of color finishes and sizes gives another layer of texture that is stunning. What a treat for my hungry eyes. Thank you