The Metal Team over at Artisan Whimsy is hosting this challenge and there is a great, free “how to” tutorial in the event that you have never tried the metal prong technique. The tutorial was put together by Staci Louise Smith. (Thanks Staci.)
I haven’t done any metal prong work in quite some time, so this was a good refresher for me.
It always helps to start with a great focal piece. Hence, the ceramic pendant from Birgitta Lejonklou (Create with Spirit) is featured at the center piece. Then I repurposed a metal piece from a belt I found at the local thrift store. (I now have about thirty -six more of these metal pieces to play with.)
Throw in some chain, wire, seed beads, tiny lampwork beads and charms and it’s a done deal.
A tiny pair of lampwork earrings to match.
See what other artisans were inspired to create using the following links:
The Beading Yogini, http://www.thebeadingyogini.com (you are here)
Carolyn Dewison, Blue Berri Beads, http://blueberribeads.co.uk/
Pam Farren, http://www.re-maker.blospot.com
Mary Harding, Mary Harding Jewelry,http://www.maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com
Dawn Horner, Northern Adornments, http://northernadornments.blogspot.com/
Gina Hockett, Freestyle Elements, http://freestyleelements.blogspot.com
Heidi Kingman, My Bead Therapy, http://mybeadtherapy.blogspot.com
Lisa Laffend, http://kokopelliegirl.blogspot.com/
Laura Medeiros. http://zoeowyn.blogspot.com
Alicia Marinache, All the Pretty Things, http://www.allprettythings.ca/
Melissa Muir, Melissa Muir Jewelry, http://design.kcjewelbox.com/
Melinda Orr, Melinda Orr Designs, http://orrtec.blogspot.com/
Julie Panusis, http://catsmeowco.blogspot.com
Mary Ellen Parker, http://beetreebyme.blogspot.com/
Staci Louise Smith, Staci Louise Originals, http://www.stacilouiseoriginals.com/
Sherri Stokey, Knot Just Macrame, www.KnotJustMacrame.com
Jo Tinley, Daisy Chain Designs Jewellery, http://www.daisychaindesignsjewellery.blogspot.com
Francesca Watson, Francesca Watson Designs, http://www.francescawatson.com
Jean Wells, http://www.jeanawells.blogspot.com
Linda Younkman, Lindy’s Designs, http://lindysdesigns.blogspot.com/
(Thanks Metal Blog Team)
I love this piece! The colors are beautiful and I like that you repurposed a belt for this challenge.
Stunning! I love the colours, they compliment the cab beautifully!
So well done! Love how you picked up the subtle colors of the cab in your necklace. And REALLY great job up-cycling!!!!
I love your finished piece! I agree that Birgitta makes the most amazing pendants and buttons.
What a beautiful gorgeous piece. I recognized that cab as soon as I saw it. Birgitta has such a beautiful style to her work – peaceful and wholesome. You did a great job – wasn’t this a fun challenge? You should be very very proud and what a creative way to up cycle a belt. Great job!
Jean
That is perfect! I love that you repurposed items you found for this. I think it is beautiful and it makes me think of the full moon in springtime with the blue blooms. Thank you for sharing your talents Miss Cece! Enjoy the day. Erin
Love your necklace – it’s a beauty! And the idea of re-purposing the belt pieces is perfect (I did the same recently 🙂 there is something charming about old pieces)
You’re right – with that focal it had to be a great piece! I love the color combo, sweet!
Wow, what a great piece. You brought everything together beautifully.
Melissa
Oh how pretty! (and clever too!)
Such a lovely and cheery piece! Great job!
This is so creative! Fabulous that you used a recycled belt piece. I love what you did with it!
Beautiful necklace! The color combination is wonderful!
Oh my… Cece,
I do love this
You make real art with my supply !!!
love love !!
xx
B
Thank you!
Thanks all for stopping by. This was a fun challenge and all the participants created such varied designs. Swing by Artisan Whimsy to see what is going on in the the field of artisan jewelry.