These are my submission to the June ABS challenge which are approximately 63mm in length from the curve of the earwire. The copper earwire is 20 gauge copper that I made and torched enameled. I selected the wire wrapped drops (from Michael's) as I thought they represented the non-linear paths of the patrons at the diner in the inspiration piece: Nighthawks (1942) by Edward Hopper.
I selected the green beads by Julie Miller (juliemillerglass.com) as I saw green in several places in the inspiration piece. The lines on the circle beads again represent the paths one's life can take. I chose glass beads as they are fragile like life.
I like how you used beads to represent some of the emotions that you felt from the painting. That's a great way to use the monthly challenge inspiration!
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ReplyDeleteThose are really cool ear wires, and I have those same caged wire drops, but I'd never thought of them in that light. Cool
ReplyDeleteIt's a small thing, but I really like the green enamel on the tips of the ear pieces you made that match perfectly the lampwork beads. That really shows your attention to detail and pulls the piece together. Lovely look!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I just learned how to torch enamel from a class I took at the Milwaukee Bead & Button show. I just had to make earrings for this months challenge and show off my new skill.
ReplyDeleteI love the enameled ear wires!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristen. I took classes at the Milwaukee Bead & Button show. Kim St. Jean taught me how to use a torch to make the ball. Kieu Pham Gray taught me how to torch enamel. I learned MANY new skills but the first thing I did when I got home was torch enamel.
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