My latest Master Muse project is up this morning on Tonya Davidson's blog. The challenge this round was to use concrete, specifically Whole Lotta Whimsy's version, WhimsyCrete. Because concrete is such a surprise material for jewelry, I juxtaposed it with refined mabe pearls in a pair of earrings. Yes, they are light weight!
See a synopsis of the tutorial for creating the earrings here. The full tutorial, when it is available, will have detailed instructions and show how to:
- make an open bezel with slab construction
- texture metal clay
- add on components to a bezel
- use WhimsyCrete™
- change the shape of a pearl
- patina and finish a fired piece of metal clay
- make custom ear wires
Here's a simpler variation with white pearls and colored concrete:
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Who knew concrete could look so soft and feminine?! I love the juxtaposition of materials. Gotta try this!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely Vickie. I especially like the colored pearl ones. Did you enjoy the concrete?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful combination of materials! I love your work and your blog!
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous Vickie !!
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