Category — Creative Stuff

A little snippet from GlamCanada's blog reinforces our claim that jewelry chain is one of the hottest fashion accessories:

"Celebrities Wearing Layered Necklaces"

"The perfect way to complete your outfit is a great piece of jewelry. And the hottest look du jour is layered necklaces. Piling on a bunch of necklaces—no matter what the style—produces a cute and interesting style. Need proof? These starlets show no matter what the occasion, this look is hot."

You can see that these ladies are wearing lots of metal chain. See pictures of:

• Rosario Dawson
• Mena Suvari
• Lindsay Lohan
• Kate Moss

You can find a style like theirs for less with bulk jewelry chain from OhioBeads.com.

Here's to your creativity!

Cynthia
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I'm Smitten with Terri Caprio's charming pendant. Isn't it lovely. SIGH…..

and a labor of artistry.

I met Terri while teaching at a beading occasion last weekend at Zeffers Farm Studios. Jewelry finishing techniques was the topic of choice and after a quick assessment of students needs and desires we floated from beader to beader assisting in ways to help them with current projects or begin new ones. Back to playing the role of shop owner.

Terri wanted to work with this pendant she made from porcelain clay. Which btw, progresses through multiple steps of painting, glazing and firing. She also created the frame from fine silver clay applying more processes for a beautiful finished centerpiece.

After some deliberation she chose to hang the pendant from gunmetal chain which brought out the detail in the fine silver and added contrast to the painting. After some instruction on adding beads to chain, a necklace was born. All attendees were impressed. And rightly so.

A Final Note.

Many thanks to Trish for the invite to her studio. I enjoyed meeting new artisans at Zeffers Farm Studios last weekend. Many creative, talented people walk through those doors. 

Take care,

Cynthia

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P.S. If you're a local (Cincinnati/ Dayton area) then check out this link and learn more about creating with art clays, fused glass, jewelry making and creative exploration.

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O.K. I am having a bit of fun in a photography class ^_^.

Just a random picture of glass pebble beads shot during class.

It's a Good Thing,

Cynthia

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Photography class assignment: Shoot images that are shiny and reflective.

As a art design major in school I had to take photography classes as part of my core curriculum and I enjoyed it immensely. Currently, the photography bug has bitten again and decided taking a photography class would acquaint me with a new camera and force me to try some other creative processes. (Internet work can be a bit lonely )

Exploring other creative mediums enhances productivity in your current pursuits. It's a good thing!

I will start to dedicate a few posts here and there highlighting such pursuits. Hope you won't mind.. 

More later,

Cynthia,

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