Technique: Simple dangle earrings with leaves and textureWin: Yes Challenge:• To create a simple circle dangle earring with contrasting colour studs• To create a stem and leaf design that matched the contrasting stud colour• To create a symmetrical set of stems and leaves without them looking too stiff or identical in a “factory clone” sort … [Read more…]
Technique: Homemade leather-texture clay pendantWin: Yes Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 8/10 Notes:
Technique: Silkscreen pendantWin: Yes Challenge:• To use a silkscreen to decorate a pendant• To achieve a clean, crisp transfer without smudging or overloading the paint Lessons Learned:• The silkscreen gives a beautifully sharp, almost “printed” look that feels very satisfying• Less really is more when applying medium—too much quickly muddies the detail• Adding small bead … [Read more…]
Technique: Sculptured dragonfly with translucent wingsWin: Absolutely Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 8/10
Technique: Texture Roller ChokerWin: Mostly Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 7/10 A tiny clay plot twist: the mica shift quietly exited stage left, but the texture roller wandered in wearing a beautifully quilted coat.
Technique: Mica powder through a stencilWin: Yes Challenge: Lessons Learned: Notes: Confidence Level: 9/10
Technique: Asymmetrical Mica Shift Pendant with Matching EarringsWin: Yes Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 9/10
Technique: Symmetrically detailed dangle earringsWin: Mostly Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 8/10 Notes: Tiny petals have a way of behaving like rebellious confetti when symmetry enters the room
Technique: Mica shift pendantWin: Yes Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 8/10 Notes: This piece felt a little like hidden treasure The pattern only truly revealed itself once the surface was removed, which made the process especially satisfying. The finished effect has a quiet shimmer and depth that changes depending on the light and angle
Technique: Makume Gane pendant and matching earrings Win: Yes Challenge:• To use green, yellow, and orange to create a Makume Gane slab for a pendant and matching earrings• To explore a new construction technique by making a round pendant split into sections and joined with jump rings• To create a double-sided pendant by reusing cut … [Read more…]