Wednesday, October 30, 2013

AJE Component of the Month Challenge for October

I was really excited to receive my gorgeous copper clay component from Kristi Bowman.  She managed to get some awesome flame colors in the copper.


 I really wanted a simple design, not to take away from the focal.  The curved shape just screams "bracelet"!!

The gorgeous ruffled lampwork bead is from Mermaid Glass...aren't those colors to die for?

I immediately knew I was going to use this faceted agate that I have been hoarding for a while.  I remember falling in love with the sunset oranges, cream and russets, and was going to make a wire-wrapped necklace of just the agate.  I still have enough, so I might just do that!

The lampwork was an impulse addition.  I knew that I wanted to include that awesome pop of indigo blue in my piece, but wasn't sure how for a while. I had tried several other beads to bring out the blue...some of my enamel (couldn't get the color just right)....some Czech glass (mmm, no).  I saw this beauty from Mermaid Glass and my heart skipped a beat.


I had originally wanted to make a special link for the clasp from Cindy Wimmer's new book, The Missing Link (fabulous, by the way, and if you don't have it, you need to get it!).  Since I was trying to stay simple and was running a bit behind, I decided on the big wire-wrapped loop that I flattened and textured a bit.  I then used a balled headpin to wrap the ruffle, and then added a swirled hook clasp.



I have to say, I love the way this feels on and I love that the somewhat eclectic color combo evokes something deep in me!

Thanks, Kristi, for creating such a fun and unique Component of the Month!  Go take a look and see what the rest of our team and this month's guest bloggers created!  Happy Wednesday!

Guests


11 comments:

  1. It's gorgeous Melissa, and that lampwork really brings out the color in Kristi's piece!

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  2. This is really pretty Melissa! I love those agate beads and you're right with the pop of color the glass adds - it blends perfectly. I too love the color combo - looks soothing, yet vibrant! Very cool!

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  3. So pretty Melissa. I love the chunkiness of those agates along with the delicate flower. A beautiful combination. Thank you!

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  4. Oh...love those agates! And the addition of the lampwork flower completes this perfectly!

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  5. I love the way the lampwork brings out the colour in the copper, it's a beautiful combination!

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  6. Love the agate and that special lamp work flower with the copper ammonite focal---just beautiful!

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  7. It turned out so lovely! And I must agree with you, the patina colors are neato~

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  8. Lovely pieces Melissa and the lampie was an inspired choice.

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  9. WOW I really love your wirework!

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  10. Melissa - great minds! I wanted to do some fab links from Cindy's book too, and time conspired against me! I love the bracelet. The blue is essential!

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  11. Very pretty - love the range of colors!

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