project runway jewelry challenge #3

project runway jewelry challenge - the met
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i finished this week's challenge just in time to make it onto our team blog here.
there are so many other great entries.

i choose to go with a leather tunic made by bonnie cashin.
i really liked the greens.
and i thought it would be a great opportunity to try out sgrafitto.
i am pleased with my experiment and plan on doing more soon.
its such a fun way to introduce multiple enamel colors and shapes into a piece.

project runway jewelry challenges are back

project runway jewelry challenge
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i first have to say how excited i am that another season of project runway is underway.
i really get a kick out of watching the show for both the impressive and horrible designs.
then, i really get to push myself to create new and sometimes innovative pieces with other members of etsymetal.

for the first challenge, the focus was on the number five.
i chose to incorporate five elements that i really love to use in my pieces.
*flowers -- this necklace features both my tiny cut-out flowers and pierced flowers hidden behind the mexican lace agate cabochon
*cabochons -- this necklace incorporates both the itty bitty round cabs that can be found throughout my work as well as a lovely detailed mexican lace agate cabochon
*handmade chain -- this necklace has me wanting to play with handmade chain again
*oxidized silver -- this necklace, well, you can see that its black along with so much of my other work
*monochromatic colors -- this necklace focuses on the red tones in the mexican lace cabochon, something i usually do with enamel, but may be expanding upon since it worked so well with stones

you can find the other entries of both other etsymetal members and guests here

another lace chain

red lace
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i just finished up this new lace chain and wanted to show it off a little before it went to its new home.
even though the chain was an accident the first go round, i love how it turned out and will continue to make more.

i also have a few projects mid-completion (thanks to a low butane supply.)
i have since restocked and should have time to finish several of my new pieces in time for new release thursdays.

secret garden chain

secret garden on
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i finished everything for the ms craftsman guild submission just a couple of hours before our plane left.
i am still fairly stressed, but there is nothing i can do now.
i submitted my ring with the sage amethyst and itty bitty coral flower, my violet earrings with the two layers, and a new handmade chain with pierced back and bezel set lace agate.
i am pleased with how each piece turned out and how well they showcase what i am able to do.

now, its time to run off for a vacation to see some uncles and cousin friends.