My NEW Steampunk Style Jewelry!

I recently found a new industrial washer type object that looks great as steampunk jewelry. Here are just some of my recent creations in my etsy shop.

 

 

What do you think?

For more unique items designed by Steampunk 'N Earthstones visit my home page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkEarthstones

The Bead Soup Reveal 2014 is Here!

Today's the day to be dazzled by some incredible jewelry designs. Lori Anderson is our hostess. She says this blog hop will take a rest after this year. So enjoy it while you can. Basically, Lori pairs up designers from all over the world to swap bead soup. Each bead soup consists of at least one focal, a clasp, ribbon, and coordinating beads. Each partner creates jewelry with her bead soup and supplies from her own stash. The results are incredible! Here is a map of last years participants to give you an idea of the scope of this event.

For a list of this year's 500 participants from all over the world go to Lori Anderson's bead soup blog: http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2014/05/8th-bead-soup-blog-party-participant.html

I have an incredible partner this year, Lori Bergmann. She has over 400 projects published in numerous books and magazines such as Better Homes and Gardens, Paper Crafts, Bead Trends, The Flow, and Bead Style (formerly Bead Unique).  She likes to experiment and use a wide variety of artistic mediums and techniques in her work. She has written a book on Creative Painting, teaches workshops, and designs and consults for several companies.  She's currently "obsessed" with making her own handmade glass beads and metal clay charms, and incorporating them into her gorgeous jewelry designs.

Here's the beautiful soup Lori Bergmann sent to me!

Turquoise and copper is my favorite color combination! The focal bead located near the lower right hand corner is actually a small bottle with a cork and everything. You could put secret charms, a lock of hair, your pet's ashes or even perfume in that precious bottle. I couldn't miss making some fine jewelry with these fabulous ingredients.

Unfortunately, Lori has some physical problems right now and was not able to create her bead soup designs in time for this reveal. She has promised to create them when she is well. I do recommend that you visit her blog, facebook page, and shop to see more of her incredible work.

www.LoriBergmann.blogspot.com  
https://www.facebook.com/LoriBDesign
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoriBergmann

Ta-Ta-Ta-Dum       Here are my designs!

Firstly, I worked on the focal which you see to the right. I ended up tweeking it a little later on.




Then I put my first necklace together!
I used more of her gorgeous beads and some of my hardware finds. I finished it off with chiffon ribbon for comfort and ease of wear. I love how it turned out!

Then I made a pair of earring to match!

 

In the next necklace more of Lori's handmade beads decorated the copper dragonfly I fashioned. The ribbon she sent along with a copper chain I added for strength and durability finished this piece nicely. I'm pleased with how this necklace turned out as well!



Because I still had a few beads and that beautiful clasp left over, I decided to make a bracelet that would work well with either necklace.

That's all folks. Be sure to visit the other designers in this hop...you'll be glad you did. Go to this link:  http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2014/05/8th-bead-soup-blog-party-participant.html

I Designed Earrings Galore!

STEAMPUNK EARRINGS
 

Turquoise is still my favorite!

 

I love these shell theme earring too!

 

 

A Sampling of Jewelry at my New Shop in Helen, Georgia

I'm branching out in my jewelry designs and have joined the Alpine Festival of Arts and Crafts in Helen, Georgia to present my new jewelry designs.

 

I've added STEAMPUNK jewelry which includes funky items like bullets, watch parts, keys, dragons in cages, tiny light bulbs, etc...

 

I've included some bone beads and carved bone pieces from Africa too. I've recently added some vintage button necklaces and wire wrapped sliced geodes and gemstones. And of course, sometimes I mix lots of different materials together.

 

If your looking for UNIQUE and INTERESTING one of a kind jewelry, please visit my new shop in the fabulous alpine village of Helen nestled in the Georgia mountains. While you're there join the party and have some German beer.

Third Bead Soup Reveal Is Postponed Until April 27th!

Lori Anderson is doing a fantastic job on her 7th Bead Soup Party but has run into some physical problems. The third reveal where I'll be revealing my jewelry will be April 27th. PLEASE come back!! Since I'm a newbie designer, I'd really like some feedback on my designs. I'm trying to learn!! While you're here take a look at my favorite designs in reveal I and reveal II.
Have a great day!
kathy

Check Out these Fabulous Bead Soup Favs!

I had the time of my life surfing 161 jewelry artist's blogs in the last two days. One piece was more beautiful than another!! I was like a dry sponge soaking in as much knowledge as I could. Some artists even shared thier design process with us. Some drew sketches while others let the beads speak to them. It was a real eye opener for me to realize how many skills I need to conquer in the future.

If you want to go on a similar adventure, hop over to Lori Anderson's blog (The founder of Bead Soup Party) for a list of links to the reveals.

 http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/

There are two more reveals.
April 13th
April 20th My jewelry will be revealed on this day!

These are only SOME of my favorite pieces. Several pictures didn't copy for me so I had to leave them out??? Enjoy!

 

 

 

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