ArtFire

This mixed media piece is all about dreams and how they can inspire us to grow.

I created the pendant from half of a vintage buckle with a wonderful hammered texture, a small ID tag that I stamped with "Do U", a glowing faceted carnelian bead, glowing blue lampwork and a ceramic "dream" pendant from Lisa Peters. Oh... and I added 3 vintage buttons from my collection off to the side.

The necklace is made from squares of red fossilized coral agate with a pattern reminiscent of calico fabric. I added a few rare Fordite beads, because the colors were perfect. Fordite is made from layers and layers of baked paint from the automobile factories. It's a fascinating material and is known for its wonderful layers of color.

I hand-knotted waxed linen from Ireland with silver-lined blue glass beads for a comfortable line around one's neck. A vintage chain and hand-forged hook clasp completes the other side.

It's about 22 inches around, but you can shorten it by just hooking onto lower parts of the chain.

One of a kind Artisan Necklace that displays your positive side!

I designed this necklace for the Art Bead Scene monthly challenge where jewelry artists are inspired by an image, usually a painting, but this time a Gee Bend quilt. Read more about the inspiration in my blog post:

ceramic, lampwork, vintage button, coral agate, fordite, bronze, brass, copper, carnelian, glass, linen