I got picked to be part of the most recent Component of the Month Challenge over at Art Jewelry Elements. How lucky am I?
This is what I was chosen to receive (karen sent me the one on the right).
Let me start by saying, I did snag some of these donuts up at Beadfest, but she did not have the larger ones there at that time, or else I would have grabbed them. These big ones are divine. They are so highly textured, yet smooth and refined at the same time. They have a meditative quality that makes you just want to touch them.
Originally I wanted to make a ring, so that I could touch the piece and play with it, and FEEL it on. It would lay flat against my finger, being tube set from the center.
Unfortunately I ran out of time.
I ended up with two because I contacted Karen to see if I could buy another bead that sort of matched, I wanted to make a matching necklace. Time ran out, and I did not get to make the ring. I will make it though. eventually.....
So, for the challenge, I made another one of my Gypsy Charm necklaces with the piece I received.
Here it is!
Her bead is so perfect for a necklace like this. It is rich, and meditative, and just draws you in!
Anyhow, if you want to see what everyone else made, hop on over to their blogs too!
Anyhow, if you want to see what everyone else made, hop on over to their blogs too!
Monthly Winners
AJE Blog Team
Thank you to Art Jewelry Elements for the opportunity to work with Karen's beads!
