Here was my professional jewelry making workspace last night. Can you tell that Scrabble helped me move through the night? Little Horse kept me company on the other side of the wall and would occasionally lift his head to watch me and pant.
This first necklace was made for an old classmate of mine to give his Mom for her birthday. How sweet is that? I think it is so cool when men will ask me to make something unique for a special woman in their life. I love this square in square chain!
The necklace is adjustable and has a dangle in the back of the neck.
Then I made this one and the whole time I was playing with the beads, all I could think of was that they looked like something hidden in the moonlight. They all have a mirrory, metallic finish in blues, silvers and golds on top of black beads. I used my last Ethiopian silver bead in this and I admit that was hard. I have hoarded it for several years because I love the shape and knowing it was handmade. Another chain that I just love. This is now available in my Etsy shop here.
This necklace is also adjustable and has a fun dangle on the back, which is great for women with bare necks.
And lastly, I made this necklace for an old friend to mark the passing of another birthday. I made the beads years ago and they have sat on my felted tray ever since. I waited and I debated on using them because the beads didn't turn out exactly as I wanted. Some turned a little goldish and didn't stay silver, but after several years of thinking about it I kicked myself in the toukis and went ahead and made the necklace because I know she will love it just because I made it.
12 comments:
Gorgeous Kelley - I l♥ve them all. I love the chains you have used too - adds even more interest to your already extremely interesting beads! I am sure the lucky recipients will treasure them forever.
Karyn
Gosh, Kelly, I hardly know where to start. These necklaces are beautiful and the chains in both are just lovely. The stories behind the necklaces make them extra special. But, you know, the thing I noticed most was how tidy your table was. Want to come over and help me out with mine?
Thanks Karyn!
Funny, LeAnn. My professional jewelry making work space doubles as the kitchen table for nightly meals. So it's more work pulling everything out of my studio and cabinets and into the kitchen to make jewelry, which is part of the reason why I have dug in my heals so hard for so long in making anything new. I need to stop being so lazy! :D
I think they're all beautiful! Nice job and it's good to see you're working on the jewelry.
I've thought about you. How was Harbor Freight???
Love you stories and the necklaces are divine and I second that the chain adds more interest to your already lovely beads. I am having a hard time getting motivated to design these days I am dreaming of having a larger work space and right now the one I have is rather cramped and I am slightly unorganized right now. All the best in you new endeavours designing and creating new beads I can't wait to see what is in store for all of us. :)
love these - love the chain, the beads, the design, the back dangle. love all of it! great job!
Love everything you made! (thanks for the LH peek) :)
All three are beautiful! I love funky chain also.
gorgeous! those minty green beads are wonderful! i love their rounded shapes with the square chain. the asymmetrical piece is fabulous--i love the one silver bead! and i think the little beads that have become silver AND gold are cool looking! it would even give you the option to use silver and gold links. i'm sure she'll love it. bravo!
Love the chains! They add a new dimension to the look!
Michelle-
I love a dangle on the back of a necklace
Thanks everyone! You are all so wonderfully supportive...you really have no idea how long your comments have me smiling every day!
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