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Monday, March 12, 2018

Asymmetrical

I notice that if I don't challenge myself ever so often in my designs I grow stagnant. Oh, don't get me wrong, I love my earlier designs. But sometimes I feel the need to stretch myself in directions I don't normally go.

Asymmetrical style earrings are not something I think of when I sit down at my bead table. So I thought it time to try them again. I tend to use up one-of-a-kind beads or a left over bead from an earlier project. So I always feel good about using bits and pieces that I love.






I call these earrings 'Rose Marie'. I love the elegant lady on the vintage brass cameo with roses around her. Then I found a vintage brass filigree button with a rose on it. They both had a similar size and shape. Now to dig up beads that worked in similar colors. I had a left over mother of pearl diamond charm from Smitten Beads UK Then a lovely grey pearl and Czech English cut bead and Czech flower in dark red, also from Smitten Beads UK to complete my rose theme.







 




If you are looking for a way to challenge yourself  check out Erin's We're All Ears Challenge for this month creating monochromatic designs. I tried my hand at a long descending sized black and off white button pair of earrings I call 'Monochrome Buttons'. I used wooden pattern buttons and vintage black plastic buttons and strung them on black Irish waxed linen. And the showstopper ear wires are from Lucy Haslam of Faerystone.


Have a blest creative day,

17 comments:

  1. Super awesome earrings, Miss Jetta! I always want to do asymmetrical earrings, but never seem to try. Also, I am not sure that it would sell in the galleries I have my jewelry in, so that is another consideration. But when I have done it for a client, I love it! Great way to use up what you have! Enjoy the day! Erin

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    1. Thanks Erin! It was actually your monochrome challenge that made me start thinking of challenging myself more.

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  3. Love the elements in the first pair, the way you matched them, you must have been right "in the zone" when you made these ~ unique and creative. The second pair is really awesome, has that free spirit feel that I absolutely adore ~ wonderful work!

    Stay inspired!

    Laura xo

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    1. Thanks Laura! 'In the zone' in the perfect way to describe it...I tried to design another asymmetrical pair and they wouldn't come together at all!

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  4. I'm beside myself over both pairs! I can't even pick a favorite! You did a bang-up job with the asymmetrical earrings!!!

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  5. Love both pairs,I'm not very good with odd ones,I need to challenge myself more xx

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    1. Thanks Ramble Bunny! A challenge is good from time to time :) xx

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  6. Love them! Thanks as ever for the mention. You are a jewellery making genius. xx (that cameo is a bit special)

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    1. Thanks Claire! I love old bits and bobs and that cameo was calling sweetly to come out of her box. xx

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  7. These are stunning! Asymmetrical, but cleverly co-ordinated. Lovely work

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    1. Thanks Sue! I have all kinds of beads if I can just wrap my mind around asymmetrical :)

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  8. I always love your asymmetricals. You have such a unique eye Jetta xx

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    1. Thanks bunches Lindsay! You make me want to try another pair of asymmetricals ;) xx

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  9. You do asymmetrical earrings so well Jetta!! These are no exception.

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