My necklace for Birdsong Two is finally ready to post! I know its taken me forever to do, but I had a couple of hold ups on the supplies and didn't want to create an example that wasn't equal to the components that the students were given.
When you want to work with vintage pieces, its not as simple as ordering 25 sets of the same thing online. I had to scrounge to find the right beads, pearls, crystals, and watches to use.
The watches that I found are exactly what I wanted, all on the smaller side, dainty, and old.
There are different colors of watches, so I matched the chains and findings to the metal tone of each watch. Some are shiny golden, some dark bronze, some silvery.
To be sure that it was a good design, and easy to make, I whipped up a second one following my own instructions. This time I used a bigger watch, that wasn't as sweet and dainty as the ones I'll be giving to my guests. I also made it with different beads, so I wouldn't use up all the ones for the class, but I put it together with the same amount of beads and followed the basic plan as the original one.
I've been wearing it all week, and have got a lot of compliments on it, and it has been comfortable to wear, which is important to me. I don't like pieces that turn this way or that and always have to be adjusted, or are too heavy and in the way.
If you want to make one, Its not too late to join us at Birdsong in April!
We will make 4 projects, in two days. There will be a swapping party on Friday night, and lunch is provided both days.
Or if you'd like to sponsor the event and make gift bag goodies, please let me know.
PS- These photos were edited on picmonkey. I don't think I'll miss picnik at all! Picmonkey is every bit as fast and easy. As a matter of fact, I think its more simplifed and quicker.
Yay!
Beautiful, Karla!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | March 18, 2012 at 06:16 AM
Can't even wait Karla! That necklace is beautiful and I know we are going to have so much fun. :)
Posted by: Lisa | March 18, 2012 at 08:31 AM
I bought one of your watch necklaces a while back and I love it! Those look wonderful! hugs!karen....
Posted by: karen | March 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM
So pretty!! I hoard those little watches when I find them! Very nice!
Posted by: Lisa Russell | March 18, 2012 at 04:22 PM
I love this necklace so much and it is going to be such fun making them with Mama Peep, Karla, teaching. Counting the days until Bird Song 2.
Posted by: Suzanne | March 18, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Karla~
The necklace is just gorgeous!! You are sooo creative. Wish I lived near you & could take one of your fun classes in person!! You must have a blast every time you share your talent!
Blessings,
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Morris | March 18, 2012 at 11:33 PM
Luv it Karla! If only I were closer....sigh
Posted by: Gypsy Rose | March 19, 2012 at 04:59 PM
Oh those are so cool! I wanna go! WAAAAAA!!!
Posted by: Rebecca P. | March 20, 2012 at 11:44 PM
I wonder if the watches in your necklace are still ticking, hahaha! For me, though, the old-fashioned design deserves to have a thumbs-up sign, even two. Actually, it's hard for a jewelry-maker to pair the watches with chains and other decors since they must have the same metallic tone. It takes a good eye for jewelry to match the parts and create remarkable artwork.
Posted by: Paige Low | June 13, 2012 at 03:34 PM