Recently I wrote about buying lots from Andrew Thornton‘s destashes that are almost ready made for a project; I see a design before I even get them. He’s got the artist’s eye! I got another lot that I intended to use all together. Here is the picture of it that Andrew posted:
I love the vintage plastic that he sometimes has and also stocks at Allegory Gallery. These juicy nuggets were perfect for the Lisa Peters Russ pendant.
I originally intended to use the seed beads as a tassel, however, they were a little small. I’m a lazy designer, and when they didn’t easily fit on the 4-ply waxed linen I had, I came up with another idea that I think is even better anyway. I also decided that with this design, I would turn the pendant the other way.
I regularly come up with some of my best designs based on stuff that happens to be on my work table because I tried it with another project. Instead of doing any wire work with the plastic, I used these rough garnets. I absolutely love their contrast with the smooth plastic. I used chain dangles, some Czech glass, and a Green Girl Studios clasp (that I think I also got from Andrew). Love how this turned out! Designers are often asked about their inspiration. Mine is great materials, especially if they are already grouped together for me. Thanks, Andrew!
First of all – always impressed to see an artist’s sketch!! I do them so rarely, and could probably save myself MUCH aggravation if I took the time to do so! Secondly, brilliant design! Love the tassels! And the rough garnets are one of my favorites!
Great design!
Beautiful! Love the drape and all those shades of red!!
Beautiful! Love it when a design comes together so perfectly
Lovely – I really like how you used the pendant ‘upside-down’ and the rough garnets are lush 🙂
The necklace and the old postcard make a nice balanced pairing. Interestingly, the ceramic pendant looks like it could be made of many different materials. Nice design.
This is so beautiful!
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