Saturday, April 13, 2013

Time To Party! Bead Soup Blog Party, That Is!

My partner Tracie Dean sent me this amazing collection of red, white and silver beads.


Since it was close to Valentine's Day, I immediately did a few quick wraps with the cinnabar heart and red ceramic beads.  Threw them on a ribbon and had the perfect necklace for a first grade teacher to wear to school.

The other beads presented a bit more of a challenge.









I knew the clasp Tracie sent was too pretty to hide in the back, so I had to figure out a way to feature it in front.
She also included some beautiful matching 2-hole connectors. I added seed beads, glass pearls, and sterling silver rounds.  The result was a very romantic 24" necklace.  My designs are usually symmetrical so, I'm really pleased with how it turned out.

























I love the oval focal - I think it's a dyed "jade". 
It told me it wanted to be wrapped. I know it's not the best wrap - It's still a pretty new skill for me, but I am excited with the results. I must admit that I am still wrapping chain links. Yes - that is a totally handcrafted sterling chain. I'm not sure how long it will take to finish so here it is...





























Don't forget to visit Tracie's blog to see what she created with the blue soup I sent her.  http://homeofthepurskey.blogspot.com/

and Lori to see what the other artists have created with their soups.
http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/

























35 comments:

  1. Very elegant pieces ! Delicious soup :)

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  2. Great jewelry! I’m in the third reveal. Can’t wait.
    http://vintagememoriesjewelry.blogspot.com
    kathy

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  3. I really love the second necklace.. Great job.

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  4. gorgeous and so very delicate, lovely,

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  5. Those pieces are gorgeous. The red with the white pearls is so romantic and perfect for Valentine's Day or any other time. The clasp is gorgeous and your sterling chain looks perfect. You certainly have the basic skills to move forward in your wire wrapping. Beautiful work!

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    1. Thanks so much Jean! I plan to build on my wire skills and metal work when I retire from teaching. (which I'm happy and scared to say, is just around the corner)

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  6. gorgeous designs! I love the combination of pearls and red crystals. I'm a huge fan of asymmetrical designs that use the clasp as a side focal. Great work! The walentines necklace in the first photo is just awesome

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  7. Nice soup, Jeanne. Like especially your second necklace, it's very elegant!

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  8. WOW! Your soup was great and you created some beauties with it ^_^

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  9. I love the chain you made for second necklace!
    this is my 3rd BSBP, I'm on the 3rd reveal... it is totally funny this party!
    ciao dall'Italia

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  10. Thank you all for your amazing comments!
    This is my first BSBP and I am loving the opportunity and challenge. It's definitely enabled me to stretch my creativity and improve my skills.
    With a little cleaning up, I'm thinking the second necklace with the handcrafted chain might work as a jury design.

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  11. Gorgeous delicate ,feminine designs
    Love them !

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  12. Beautiful designs! Love the second necklace and your handcrafted chain. Great soup!

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  13. lovely use of your soup. Kristin Oppold

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  14. Love your designs and wire work. I especially like the asymmetrical pearl necklace.....great way to feature the clasp.

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  15. You had a great soup to work with and you did an amazing job! I LOVE the hand made wire wrapped chain! That is awesome! And I love the wrapping you did on the focal! Very nice job!!! Just beautiful creations!

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  16. Very pretty pieces! Your wire work is really nice! Great job with your soup!

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  17. Personally, I think your wire wrapping on the jade is beautiful!

    Also, I love the asymmetrical pearl necklace- I also tend towards symmetrical designs, but yours is just too cool! It turned out great!

    <3,
    Andrea
    http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/

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  18. You made two elegant necklaces and they are both so pretty!

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  19. Such romantic creations...beautiful!! You did an awesome job with your bead soup!

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  20. The quick, the dramatic and the evolving skill - seems like one wonderful soup and group of vreations. Bravo!

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  21. I totally LOVE how you used the clasp!! Gorgeous Necklace.
    Your wrapping of the second one is just amazing. I am so loving how it turned out!!!!
    You are extremely talented my new friend. Glad you liked the soup I sent.

    Happy Creating
    Tracie

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    1. I'm so glad you love my creations, Tracie. The clasp With it's matching 2-holed spacers really challenged my creativity! I have simple earring components laid out to finish the look.
      And ideas for the "extras" you sent. I'll let you know when I create something else.
      Thank you so much!!!

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  22. I love the handmade chain--I'm partial to them!

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  23. The way you used the clasp is awesome, very pretty designs.

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  24. You've made beautiful and classy designs. Have a nice weekend.

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  25. You did a great job using your soup. Both of your necklaces are beautiful. Kudos for making your own chain.

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  26. Lovely work! Good for you for all that wirework -- it's a beautiful chain!

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  27. Your necklace using the clasp is just so pretty and graceful somehow. In addition, I think your wire wrapping is AWESOME! That's not a skill I have so what you are doing is just great. Your chain is pretty spiffy too!!

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  28. Very elegant designs especially the pearl necklace.

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    1. Thanks Shaiha!
      I wish I had remembered to post the pearl necklace on the contest board. :)

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