Typically in January I like to "take off" from creating any new jewelry. You know, to catch up on house work that has been neglected since before the holidays, work on tax stuff, and in general to have a little down time with no deadlines or upcoming shows, plus it's usually freezing out in my shop. However, these last couple of days we have been experiencing some unseasonably warm temperatures. Today especially, 55 degrees and sunny! Just gorgeous for the end of January! I took this opportunity to get out in my shop, with the doors and windows open, to work on some new pieces. Today's outing was totally unplanned, there were not any sketches or ideas about what I wanted to start, and my bench was a complete disaster! I sat for a few minutes, completely uninspired. Then, I started to straighten up, and low and behold there were beads and links I had forgotten about and the clean up session quickly moved into a creation. Love it when that happens!
This isn't the bracelet that I worked on, but with Valentine's Day coming up thought I'd share it. Still need to photograph the bracelet from today. Hopefully soon.
So glad that I had the chance to go out and create with no pressure or feeling like I should be doing something else. How about you, do you like to create on a whim or do you like to have an idea in mind, even if it changes midstream? I'd love to know.
That turned out darling. I especially like your clasp. But the beads are gorgeous, too.
ReplyDeleteThe locks so beautiful! The whole bracelet is VERY beautiful!! <3
ReplyDeleteDon't you just LOVE when that happens!?!
ReplyDeleteAnd to answer your question at the end - absolutely! For the first time ever, I am taking a break from custom orders. Being able to just make new things has been very inspiring and re-awakened my bored muse.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bracelet, Shelby! I love it when things come together like that...so natural and easy! I must admit, that I hardly ever plan my designs, I usually just pick out some beads or an interesting item and see where it takes me. Usually it all works out, but there are those times when it becomes very challenging, and I have to walk away and come back later in a better frame of mind. Happy New Year to you!
ReplyDeletethe oink beads have created a wonderful bracelet and very appropriate for the soon approaching valentine's day.These colors are very popular with the lovers as it speaks of love.
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