Saturday, 26 February 2011

Bead Soup Reveal Day


Today is the day I can show you what I made from my bead soup partner Magda; our brief was we had to use the focal and clasp our partner sent us but could use the beads sent or use some from our own stash. I tried to use as many of the items Magda sent me as I could and just added one bead and some vintage brass chain of my own to finish off.

I made an asymetrical necklace, I loved the hand made beads and clasp she made for me, so the clasp had to be seen, but I had great difficulty deciding how to hang the focal circle of wood, I wanted to use the long wire wrapped bead she had made me in a different way. So this is what I eventually came up with.
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49 comments:

  1. MS26 February 2011 at 09:42

    Oh my ... you had an awsome idea! I just love it, Jackie :o)

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  2. Islandgirl26 February 2011 at 12:28

    That's really pretty Jackie ... Is it short 15 -16 inches... .. That will be stunning with the right neckline!... Lovely!!!

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  3. Mary K. McGraw26 February 2011 at 12:58

    I like how you solved your design problem, What a fun necklace.

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  4. Unknown26 February 2011 at 13:36

    Jackie, I really like the coil work on the bail and the focal is so unusual. Good work!

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  5. Marian Hertzog26 February 2011 at 14:16

    Love the clasp on the side! Very cool design!

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  6. Pretty Things26 February 2011 at 16:28

    That's a cool piece! Very different from your usual style, and I think that's going to really appeal to someone who's a nature-lover. You did a great job with all the elements you had!

    Super job!

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  7. jamberry_song26 February 2011 at 17:02

    Pretty! I think what you made is very interesting to look at. It has a very nice artsy feel. :) Nice work! I'm loving what you did with the focal there. Very cool!

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  8. Marie Cramp26 February 2011 at 18:55

    Absolutely One of a Kind!! :)

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  9. Unknown26 February 2011 at 19:02

    That is so cool! Great job!

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  10. Francy26 February 2011 at 19:58

    such a cool design.

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  11. Stacey26 February 2011 at 20:07

    Great way to hang the focal!

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  12. ViviBijoux26 February 2011 at 20:26

    What a piece! you go girl ^_^ Virginie ViviBijoux.com

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  13. My Life Under the Bus26 February 2011 at 20:35

    I love the way you used the wooden pendant!

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  14. Charlene26 February 2011 at 21:44

    I like how you used the components, very nice.

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  15. Sandi Volpe27 February 2011 at 00:31

    Grear design!

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  16. TesoriTrovati27 February 2011 at 01:07

    So very different! Very sculptural. Thanks for that tasty morsel!
    Enjoy the day.
    Erin

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  17. Wendy27 February 2011 at 01:27

    Very unique and creative design! Great job! :)

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  18. rosebud10127 February 2011 at 02:51

    That is one wonderful necklace!!!!

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  19. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 03:13

    Very pretty design! Have fun hopping!

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  20. Terri27 February 2011 at 04:45

    What a challenge and what a great solutions. Love the colors!!!

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  21. Nicki27 February 2011 at 10:16

    I think this is really something different. I want to see you wearing it though- can you share a picture? This is really special.

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  22. moonlitfantaseas27 February 2011 at 12:58

    very cool, kind of rustic and futuristic at the same time!

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  23. ladynoble27 February 2011 at 15:56

    Very interesting design. It definitely caught my eye having the stone focal hang like that. Kudos to thinking outside of the box.

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  24. Courtney Breul27 February 2011 at 16:46

    I love that focal! You did a great job, very creative! :)

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  25. Cyndi L27 February 2011 at 17:14

    So simple, but so elegant! Fabulous choices :-)

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  26. SueBeads27 February 2011 at 17:58

    Very nice, love the focal!

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  27. m.e.27 February 2011 at 18:36

    Wow!!! what a Great job you did showcasing that Fabulous wood pendant!!! Wonderful ,Unique design !!!
    m.e :)

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  28. Maneki27 February 2011 at 18:44

    Very nice, different necklace design!

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  29. Dee27 February 2011 at 19:16

    very very pretty...the wire work is great!!

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  30. Heather27 February 2011 at 20:08

    The most unique soup I have seen today. My eyes are getting blurry from being on the computer too long. Glad I got to see your design. That wood piece is so intriguing.

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  31. Kate27 February 2011 at 20:15

    Totally unique. Asymmetry rocks!

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  32. Margot Potter27 February 2011 at 21:03

    Divine!

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  33. N Valentine Studio28 February 2011 at 02:06

    That's such a stunning piece! Thanks for visiting my blog I've had a great time reading everyones comments and seeing what everyone made!

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  34. Beadbug28 February 2011 at 02:18

    Sweet lookin necklace.

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  35. Everyday Gypsy28 February 2011 at 03:45

    Well, I have to say your design rocks. I love the way your offset design showcases your unusual focal piece. Great work.

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  36. Cathryn28 February 2011 at 04:03

    I find asymmetrical necklaces difficult to balance. However, you did a beautiful job! That pendant really called for simplicity, which added to the whole necklace's allure! Congratulations!

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  37. Sarabeth aka Sarita28 February 2011 at 15:42

    what a great idea-your creation is brilliant :)

    sarabeth

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  38. VS28 February 2011 at 17:43

    So beautiful friend, I love this necklace & what you did with your SOUP! Simple Stunning!!! ;)
    Thanks for sharing...
    Susie

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  39. Loretta28 February 2011 at 19:03

    Very unusual focal to work with and you did a great job! Love it.

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  40. Holly28 February 2011 at 20:04

    Oh, I completely agree, that clasp needed to be seen! And your way cool focal with the wire is awesome!

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  41. Serena Trent1 March 2011 at 06:45

    Very cute indeed! I love the design of this piece! WOW!

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  42. Brenda Salzano1 March 2011 at 21:10

    original unique design! Very nice!

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  43. Lisa Godfrey2 March 2011 at 00:15

    Wow, that's such a cool focal and I love the unique way you've suspended it from the chain. Very nice!

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  44. Karyn 2 March 2011 at 02:19

    What an interesting focal. I love how you have kept the piece fairly simple so as not to take away from the focal - simple but stunning! Well done!

    Karyn
    Australia

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  45. Valerie2 March 2011 at 22:57

    Very unusual and creative. Nice job! I really like the earthy colors. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. So nice of you!

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  46. GraceC4 March 2011 at 13:59

    That slab of wood would have stymied me completely. you rose to the challenge very nicely. I'd like to see this on a model to see how it hangs.

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  47. roseworksjewelry4 March 2011 at 20:11

    Looks great! That agate is pretty :)

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  48. Hazel Ward6 March 2011 at 18:50

    Oh wow, that's a show-stopper! Lovely piece :D

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  49. Malin de Koning11 March 2011 at 21:43

    That is a bold and interesting design. I would love to see it on. I think it will look smashing! I see Audrey Hepburn with an armless coctail dress. Classy!

    P.S.
    Are you aware of that the link from the list goes to another blog,which is not active. I only found this one by searching around a little, can't remember how though.

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