Tuesday 31 March 2015

ART JEWELRY ELEMENTS REVEAL - MARCH HARES !

This is my first time doing a challenge with the AJE which is nice as I had been looking for something interesting to join in on and Hares seemed like the ideal thing, that was until I tried my hand at actually sculpting a tiny one for my necklace! Well I managed a passable one eventually and you can see him below.

I love this template I made it for a different necklace and have used it several times now in varying sizes, I used gold Premo Polymer, the grass and hare are textured ( I really enjoy doing this ) and the little flowers are embellished with Swarovski crystals. I hammered some bronze to make links and also makes the closure added citrine rondelles and gold plated beads.
I did a Kumihimo braid especially in greens and yellow of various hues which sadly the picture doesnt show much of and as I don't like the glue on ends I make my own end caps with Polymer, I chose these sort of heart shape leaves.

I also decided to make just a pendant with a Hare peeking out from behind an old tree, this one is in Polymer too and is touched with gold paint here and there, I just put it on a green silk cord.

These were both such fun to do I have really enjoyed the challenge and am looking forward to see what others have created! 

The rest of the blogs in the challenge are below so please do go to visit them if you can.


 ~Jackie~

 AJE Team

14 comments:

Lorraine said...

Very creative Jackie - looks lovely!

Jenny said...

I have to say - that although I love the little yellow flowers on the larger gold piece... its the wee face peeking out from the tree that is my favorite. Great hares! Clearly you enjoyed sculpting, and I hope you wear them well!
Im so glad you could join us on this inaugural theme challenge!

Lesley said...

What fun designs Jackie - glad you enjoyed the challenge :0)

Auralm said...

Love your designs
Glad to be part of Challenge too
Woodland Bay Native

Caroline said...

I love the peeking hare, such a lovely design!

Karin G said...

Your pendants are really fun and playful!

Tammy Adams said...

Wow. The textures on both pieces are fabulous. What fun designs.

Linda said...

Nice designs. Love the little peek-a-boo bunny.

Niky Sayers said...

how cute is that little hare peaking out from behind the tree, what a wonderful idea!

Unknown said...

I love the hare peeking out from behind the tree...wonderful texture and fun designs!

Heather said...

Wonderful use of color!

Carol Briody said...

I love the playfulness of both pieces (loving the little 'furry face' peeking out and the little daffodils....love daffodils!!!). Wow, awesome creations!

VasDea said...

Fab pieces Jackie, especially the little fella popping out of the tree trunk, adorable.

Unknown said...

So pretty - I love all the detail. I am also charmed by the little hare peeking out from the tree!