ArtFire

I created this art charm for a music-themed swap by wrapping a wood bicone bead with vintage sheet music from a polka, then I sealed the bead with a clear glaze. To finish the charm, I used black annealed steel wire to wire-wrap the bead, and added some seed beads and a dangle at the bottom.

Including the jump ring, the art charm measures just under 2 inches, and comes with a black adjustable waxed cotton cord.

Mixed media pieces such as this one should be treated with care. The paper has been sealed but it should not be exposed to much moisture, so don't wear it in the pool or the shower.

What is an Art Charm?

An Art Charm is a tiny work of art with a jump ring on it for attaching to something - a bracelet, or used as a pendant, or incorporated into home decor. Art Charms may be made of almost any kind of material, using almost any kind of artistic technique. An Art Charm is the product of an individual artist or collaborative group, but not something that has been cranked out in a factory. Many contemporary artists worldwide are making and swapping Art Charms.

Want to learn more about art charms? Making Mixed Media Art Charms & Jewelry is a great resource, if I do say so myself (I wrote it with my dear friend Peg Krzyzewski). You can find the book here in my shop or on Amazon.

wood, vintage sheet music, wire, seed beads