One of the best things about working in a series is that I don't have to totally recreate a project. Say I need a new brooch, in the style of my Bird Song brooch which I adore (but which has some issues due to less than perfect workmanship).
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| Bird Song brooch ©2012 Vickie Hallmark |
Well, first I need a focal stone. This elongated pear citrine called my name during the last few minutes of shopping the vendors at SNAG. I listen when purchases speak to me, as over the years I've learned that my subconscious knows what I need before I do. It might sit for years, or it might get used immediately, depending on how long it takes me to execute the work sitting in my head. How's that for shopping justification? ;-) If I look at my Book of Attractions, there are many pages of black and gold themed work, so citrine is a good choice for a heavily oxidized Night series piece. I also happen to have a collection of round citrines hanging around, if I decide to tube set some smaller stones, as I did on the original Bird Song (those were white CZs). The original brooch used gold ball accents, but my lack of heat control led me to remove them. I'm a lot more experienced now, so I could try that again. Ah...the plan is shaping up.
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| night brooch sketch 1 ©2013 Vickie Hallmark |
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| night brooch sketch 2 ©2013 Vickie Hallmark |
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| night brooch sketch 3 ©2013 Vickie Hallmark |
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| night brooch sketch 4 ©2013 Vickie Hallmark |
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| night brooch sketch 5 ©2013 Vickie Hallmark |
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