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Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Fancy, Schmancy

Marble Man talked me into entering a piece in the North Carolina Museum of Art's silent auction competition. This is a juried event with a Best in Show award which includes a VERY nice prize. The deadline for entries is March 15th; time to get my rear in gear!

The trick is designing a standout piece which won't be so over-the-top that it can't sell. The purpose of this event is fund-raising for the museum, after all. I decided to make a statement collar which is a little wilder than my usual - longer in the front with an added pendant and some sparkly fringe. I have a clear image in my head and, to make sure I stick to that image, I put it down on paper.



For the focal pieces, I'm using a couple of the polymer clay cabochons I made from push molds.



Now it's up to me to fill the space with seed beads, and some sparkly Swarovski crystals.



I think this piece will take me the full amount of time I have until the deadline!

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12 comments:

  1. Gabriela Delworth - Adult Learning & Development12:33 PM, February 02, 2011

    Hello Kate,

    I agree with Marble Man, you should enter!

    Good luck!


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  2. Robin12:43 PM, February 02, 2011

    Whoa, fancy schmancy indeed! Marble Man was absolutely right to talk you into this, you've got some serious wow factor there, coupled with real wearability.

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  3. Rose Clearfield12:55 PM, February 02, 2011

    Wow, I love the beginning of it! Good luck!

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  4. Ivy Long, Edera Jewelry1:55 PM, February 02, 2011

    Wow, it's looking great already!

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  5. Createology6:04 PM, February 02, 2011

    Your work is stunning and I think your designed piece will be the perfect "WOW" factor combined with uniqueness and wearability. Happy beading...

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  6. Gloria8:06 PM, February 02, 2011

    Its looking good so far. Cant wait to see more!

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  7. Callie Mitchell8:23 PM, February 02, 2011

    Can't wait to see the finished piece! I know it will be beautiful!

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  8. Anonymous9:34 PM, February 02, 2011

    I love the texture of the center piece. I'm betting yours will bring in lots of mula for the museum!

    x..x

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  9. beadsandblooms6:25 PM, February 03, 2011

    I'm thinking you've got a winner there. Can't wait to see the finished product!!

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  10. roseworksjewelry10:39 AM, February 04, 2011

    Looking great! I bet you win :)

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  11. Christie Minchew10:25 AM, February 05, 2011

    You Go Girl! That's such a great idea. And I'm betting that your piece will be a welcome entry AND a show stopper! Good Luck! (and I haven't forgotten about the coils....!)

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  12. Marsha Wiest-Hines11:37 PM, March 07, 2011

    Hey Kate, is this the piece you asked about the box for? Great idea and drawing. Can't wait to see the results!

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