This earthy, long red necklace is 26 inches (66 cm) long not including
the focal which hangs 1" long. The necklace
black and taupe ceramic beads by
Marsha Neal Studio and ceramic focal by
PajegoArtHouse. The focal is an ancient
pathway ceramic made out of earthenware ceramic clay which has been
stamped on the top and glazed on all sides. I also used an eclectic mix of
gray, taupe, and red beads many of which are wood. I included
carnelian beads which have a lovely reddish brown color. They are are
strung and knotted on Irish waxed linen thread in a matching rust color.
I recently won this Irish Waxed Linen from
Rebecca Anderson . The thread just happened to match the oriental focal in color perfectly. A lovely bronze chain and clasp make all the colors pop. It also gives
an earthy feel and rustic look.
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| Artwork is Heijinja by Toshi Yoshi and Color Palette is by Brandi Hussey |
The necklace is inspired this month's Art Bead Scene Blog Challenge artwork,
Heijinja by Toshi Yoshida. I must admit that I was really put off at first. Red isn't one of my favorite colors to work with. In fact, I have very few red beads. It wasn't until I looked at this color palette by Brandi Hussey that I started to form some ideas. I went through my gray, taupe, and rust colored beads to select what I might use. When I spotted the gorgeous oriental focal by
PajegoArtHouse , I knew I had to get that as the focal. Having the color palette by
Brandi Hussey along with the artwork inspired this necklace.
I also won a pay it forward give away, on
Norma Turvey's blog. As far as I have been able to determine this pay it forward began with
Rebecca Anderson's PIF give away. Now its my turn. It is very easy to
take part, just leave a comment on this post, with a way for me to
contact you if you win. You also must be willing to in turn host a PIF give away
on your blog. The first three people who leave a comment will win a small hand made
goody from me-- easy peasy!
It doesn’t have to be
beads or jewellery that you give; so long as it’s handmade and something
you’d be happy to receive yourself, that will do.
Please
make sure that you leave a contact email address with your comment. If
I can’t contact you, I can’t count you in. The competition will close
in a week’s time (February 24). I’ll then contact the winners to get
your addresses and check a few basic details – metal allergies,
color phobias, that sort of thing. You’ll then be scheduled to receive
something lovely sometime in the next year. To make things more interesting, your mystery
gift will come at an undisclosed time some time with in the next 365
days ! good luck!
