One of the fun things about making jewelry in the 21st century is belonging to online groups who share interests, knowledge and sometimes challenge other members!
In addition to several other online jewelry message boards, social networks, and groups, I am active on the Michaels message board. I've gotten to know a terrific group of beaders there, and we hold a monthly challenge, which anyone is welcome to enter!
July's challenge was especially fun. Each member assigned a three-color combination to another member, and the challenge was to make a piece of jewelry using those colors.
My challenge came from CrazyKat, an energetic and fun beader who asked me to make something using pink, purple and blue. Not my usual color combinations, but I was up to it!
I decided to use Swarovski crystals in the three colors, and keep the overall design very simple. Fine silver headpins, and a fine silver link that was fused and hammered. The overall design was organic with some bling, and I was pleased with the end result.
Pendant in an "artsy" pose.
Pendant hanging from a silver Omega chainIf you'd like to join the Michaels message board and one of the challenges, go to the Michaels website and click on the Beads tab, and then on the message board link (bottom of the page). You'll need to sign up (free) to post comments.
Labels: challenge, crystal, dangles, fine silver, message boards, michael's, pendant, Swarovski
