Sunday, October 11, 2009

WARMTH




I had no real reason to make this necklace, except the idea and concept felt good. I wanted to use the metal pendant I had initially made as a pair of earrings, but they turned out too noisy for me! I found some beads, particularly the brown blister pearls, the rose rectangular pearls, and the cream faceted glass, that I really liked, and wanted to use them, I just liked the combination, it felt good. I always have a tough time using fabric in my pieces, but I'm always drawn to it, and figured since I had this brown ribbon, I thought it went well. It feels very brown and rosy out these days, still with a touch of lingering green, but it's a warm feeling of browness, a snuggle up with a blanket warm. My homemade balled end copper circle links have become a particular favorite of mind, and they always represent the cycle of life, beginning to end, and not always perfect. The blister pearls I use many times, they seem to say to me to "fly", but the metal keeps me anchored and I continue on. Here's to a new day, anew week, a new view.

18 comments:

stregata said...

Lots of earthy goodness! Love the circle links!! And those blister pearls remind me of bird heads. Why would you need another reason to create a necklace, other that being inspired to do so? Have a wonderful day, Sharon!

Cindy said...

Sharon...what a beautiful necklace...in one of my favorite colors schemes. I agree with wanting to incorporate fiber but not sure how to do so...but you've done a great job with it!! And here's to a new day...it's a special one in our house. I hope you're off to a great week! {Hugs!!}

Terri Kahrs said...

Absolutely exquisite! The combination of the copper, pearls, beads and fabrics is inspired! Hugs, Terri xoxo

Narrative jewelry said...

Oooh i love this one too Sharon, like Cindy, it's my favorite colors schemes. And it was a good idea to add fabrics, it gave the necklace a sort of lightness.

And what about those... marvellous, lovely, beautiful, etc, etc... new homemade balled end copper links you made. OMG Sharon, although you explained me how to do the balls end, i am not able to make them... Shame on me girls !

Enjoy this new day, new week, new view dear friend.

xox

mairedodd said...

very, very beautiful ~

Michelle Remy said...

Simply beautiful work! Perfect color scheme and material combination to honor the days of fall! Stay warm, xo - Michelle

Judy said...

Truly a lovely piece...I love the colors,textures and the combination of the metals...just wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Stunning piece of jewellery, i would love to wear something this beautiful
hugs June xxx

Anne, Bulles dorées said...

wow this is gorgeous !!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

lovely, i feel the warmth!

Silver Parrot said...

Beautiful necklace. I have the same issue about using fabric - I keep buying ribbons thinking I'll use them in my designs, but have a hard time actually doing it. Thanks for the inspiration in that area!

anna maria said...

What luscious colors.
I love your "homemade balled end copper circle links" - they immediately caught my eye!

Unknown said...

very nice...I especially like the pendant

Beth Anderson said...

Warm and toasty - lovely Sharon!

sharon said...

Thanks ladies, You all make me feel sooo warm!

SummersStudio said...

Oh, Sharon, this piece just makes me feel all cozy. It is a perfect autumn/winter piece.

creativelenna said...

This is uttery gorgeous, sharon. Oh my. I love these colors and the brown riibbon you have complimented it with is perfect. This is an exceptional piece!

Stories They Tell said...

I love the grounded feeling of this and those links are so interesting and quirky! Love them! Even when I was a kid, brown was my favorite color and you have played the brown symphony so well!

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