My first Art bead Jewelry challenge
I chose to explore epoxy clay as it lends well to making components. Using the color palette and concept of flowers being in different stages of bloom from the inspiration image, I zeroed in on a concept.
I made three leaves, six buds and six flowers – a total of 15 beads. At First, I thought of making beads and then wrapping them with wire, then I figured that it will be better If I inserted 26g wire into them while drying. Once Dry, I hand painted and glazed them.
I used 16g brass wire for the base, as I wanted something strong yet which provided comfort while wearing. To this I connected the beads by wrapping. It was quite tough to keep the beads from falling off and I had to change the placement 3-4 times before finalizing it. To embellish the piece I wire wrapped yellow and green glass beads to the whole necklace – which is a cross between a choker and a wreath necklace.
It was a lot of work no doubt but I really like the final outcome of this Art bead Jewelry contest.
Inspiration Image – “Vaas met bloemen in een venster :: Vase with Flowers in a Window, 1620, by Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder, Oil on Copper, 64cm x 46 cm
I hope you find it interesting
Cheers
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