Taking inspiration from the necklace titled Autumnal Arrangement on page 38, I used silk cord to link ceramic discs and a toggle that I purchased from Captured Moments. To balance the boldness of the discs, I added in a really fun and unique crocheted yarn that is three inches wide when stretched. The graduated colors of taupe to gray complimented the discs and toggle.
The second piece that I created involved simple overhand knotting in between ceramic beads created by Elaine Ray, with a rhodium plated rectangle bead as the focal. I finished the necklace combining polyester chain and silk ribbon to glass rings, giving the overall design an organic feel. Some examples of overhand knotting can be found on pages 59, 63 and 78 in the book.
One of my favorite new art books, Bohemian Inspired Jewelry is a beautiful resource for adding texture and color to designs. The Interweave Store as well as Lorelei and Amazon all have copies of the book for sale.
Bohemian Inspired Jewelry
In celebration of this event, I will be giving away an assortment of fibers to help inspire some Bohemian Inspired Jewelry! I will select a winner randomly from the comments left on this post.
Winner will be chosen Monday June25th!
Please visit the other participants!
Amanda Davie - Articulations of Amanda Davie
In celebration of this event, I will be giving away an assortment of fibers to help inspire some Bohemian Inspired Jewelry! I will select a winner randomly from the comments left on this post.
Winner will be chosen Monday June25th!
Please visit the other participants!
Amanda Davie - Articulations of Amanda Davie
Amy Freeland - CopperDiem
Andrew Thornton - The Writing and Art of Andrew
Thornton
Barbara Bechtel - Second Surf
Beth Hemmila - Hint
Jewelry
Erin Prais-Hintz - Tesori Trovati
Gaea Cannaday - Gaea Handmade
Heather Powers - Art Bead Scene
Heather Trudeau - The
Peacock Fairy
Kathleen Lange Klik - Modern Nature Studio
Keirsten Giles - Cerebral Dilettante
Kristie Roeder - Artisan Clay
Lori Anderson - Pretty
Things
Margot Potter - Margot
Potter: live handmade
Melanie Brooks - Earthenwood Studio
Michelle Mach - Beads
& Books
Pearl Blay - The
Beading Gem's Journal
Rebecca Anderson - Song Beads
Rebekah Payne -
TreeWingsStudio
Sally Russick - The
Studio Sublime
Shannon Chomanczuk- For My Sweet Daughter
Shannon LeVart - Miss Fickle Media
Staci Smith - Staci
Smith Jewelry
Stacie Florer - Love My Art Jewelry
Susan Kennedy - Sue
Beads
Your projects are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFantastic work!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful work! I'm inspired!
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Awesome, lovely and inspirational pieces! Found you through the hop. I can't wait for my book to arrive.
ReplyDeleteI love your take on the designs! I especially like the last necklace. Very pretty! Enjoy the day, Miss Kathleen! Erin
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I'm especially struck by your resin necklace, since it's so different from the projects in the book. It's amazing how the same technique can produce a totally unique piece just by using different materials.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations! Thanks for a chance to win some fibers...I love adding them to my designs for texture and color!
ReplyDeleteLove that top necklace! The boldness of the ceramic discs mixed with the soft silk and crochet yarn is magnificent :)
ReplyDeleteI am SO IN LOVE with every necklace you created! Oh that soft soft yarn ribbon in the first piece- I have some of this stuff. it's amazingly soft! May have to drag mine out this weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you for blogging about the book with us this weekend!
Appreciate it!
Is that last necklace for sale??
I absolutely love the seond necklace! I love how the simple chain shows off the colorful beads!
ReplyDeleteThose pieces are fantastic - I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I really love that second necklace especially!
ReplyDeleteamazing book, I would definitely need lots of cord after I get it!!
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deb_oro@yahoo.gr
you can't have enough cord
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the book seems beautiful
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Joanna-Gloria, yana_ven@yahoo.gr
Love your designs and this book. Can't wait to see more interpretations.
ReplyDeleteJane Knaub
My favorite of your pieces is is the last one simple but efective. My book arrived Thursday so I would love to win some fibers to play with. Thanx
ReplyDeletesuch a cool book! I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteKathleen,
ReplyDeleteFantastic necklaces! Thank you for your wonderful support for our book. It is very much appreciated!
Bundle of inspirations, thank you Kathleen for sharing. Love all your creations.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty items.
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