The winners were announced today as well as the entire gallery posted of all the entries. There are a ton! It really nice to see so many entries from so many different countries.
Here's a link
And now that I can finally talk about it/post photos... this was another fun one for me. My first attempt at a necklace, wait - I guess it's my second attempt, anyway it is a stretch for me. I'm not big on necklaces myself, I never wear them.
The muse happened to match a face by Jen Martin perfectly, so I wanted to incorporate that into the piece.
I am not all that skilled in some of the techniques used to make necklaces, I do not know how or have the tools for stringing so I went with a simple spiral rope - it measures 24 inches.
It is backed with Ultrasuede. I'm not sure what I will do with it, but I'm sure I will think of something!
I have already ordered a kit for Use the Muse III, I am a glutton for punishment that way. Won't you join me?
14 comments:
BEAUTIFUL piece, Grace!!!!
Wow Grace, how lucky are you to have a face that matched so perfectly!! I didn't know the entries were posted so I'm going to hustle over and have a look. I love you creation!! You are the queen of bezel.
Wow, Grace -- I think you did a wonderful job with this necklace!
Kathy V in NM
It's absolutely beautiful Grace. So the muse this time was the donut? I don't wear much jewelry at all so having to make jewelry for these muse things has kept me from joining in so far but now I have to go take another look.
Oooooh! I like this one, Grace. What a nice combination. I may have to sign up for this one.
Hi Grace..
Your necklace is beautiful... The rope is one I love to do and looks perfect here.
Did you not enter the contest?
Yours was so unique.
Good luck with #3
xoxo
((((hugs))))
Maggie
Oh my gosh, I forgot to post that. The Use the Muse III is out? Yikes!
Oh, Grace!Whether you enjoy making necklaces or not....this one is a gorgeous piece!Love the face and the way you pulled all the pieces together......your work is always beautiful!Thanks for the link to the annual contest kits.......
you did a fantastic job even though it's only a second attempt. very pretty necklace indeed.
I absolutly love the necklace. I have been working on a face surrounded with beads and you have inspired me to finish it off as a necklace.
Grace, you always use the most amazing faces for your beadwork. I love this one and I really, really love what you've done with it. Beautiful, as always.
Your Muse is beautiful, Grace, and I am sure you will find a great home for her :D Someone will be very lucky to put this around her neck one of these days!
You did a beautiful job with the muse, Grace, I love it! Jen's face goes just perfectly too. The spiral rope is fantastic...simple and beautiful. For being your second necklace, you did a wonderful job...you always do!
Just spent almost an hour, in awe, looking at all the creations...amazing! ;-)
Thanks all, I've probably said it before, but I have been a bit remiss in visits/posts to my blog. I do appreciate each and every comment though.
Maggie - I did enter the contest, and I will enter the third contest as well, it's been fun for me.
Oh Amy... I hope you do/did finish off the necklace - I'll make it by your blog some day (hopefully soon) to check up on you :-)
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