It is that time again when we reveal our take on the Art Jewelry Elements Component of the Month. I love this time of the month as much as when we learn what each artist has chosen to feature. This month it was Kristi's of KristiBowmanDesign turn to host and this is what she made for us.
She calls them Goddess Vessels. I was instantly in love and told her to surprise me!
And surprised I was!
I was thinking I was getting a copper one not white copper so I actually had a plan in mind before it even arrived. I sometimes love it when a plan is side tracked!!! As soon as I opened it I knew instantly what I was going to do!
Diana had been telling us of her adventure in chainmaille and I have a Facebook friend who always sends my mind working when she post her creations. Now most of you know that wire and I are not friends in the slightest and so it may be totally surprising you that I am thinking like this. Wire? Kristen? This ought to be good!
Well surprise!
NO WIRE Chainmaille!!! Yep I stitched each and every ring myself! You will see that it is not completed because you know something else? OH does this one use up the beads!!!
I am totally happy with how this piece turned out! I was going to go all Celtic mythology on you but with all the research I did do putting it together to make sense was posing a challange.
Please stop by to see what everyone else has created with their vessels I know I am excited!!!!
Hugs
KK
She calls them Goddess Vessels. I was instantly in love and told her to surprise me!
And surprised I was!
I was thinking I was getting a copper one not white copper so I actually had a plan in mind before it even arrived. I sometimes love it when a plan is side tracked!!! As soon as I opened it I knew instantly what I was going to do!
Diana had been telling us of her adventure in chainmaille and I have a Facebook friend who always sends my mind working when she post her creations. Now most of you know that wire and I are not friends in the slightest and so it may be totally surprising you that I am thinking like this. Wire? Kristen? This ought to be good!
Well surprise!
NO WIRE Chainmaille!!! Yep I stitched each and every ring myself! You will see that it is not completed because you know something else? OH does this one use up the beads!!!
I am totally happy with how this piece turned out! I was going to go all Celtic mythology on you but with all the research I did do putting it together to make sense was posing a challange.
Please stop by to see what everyone else has created with their vessels I know I am excited!!!!
Hugs
KK
Oh my Kristen, you've outdone yourself. Chainmaille with seed beads you clever girl! It's really gorgeous! Thank you so much for playing, I'm happy you were pleased with your surprise! :)
ReplyDeleteHoly crap, woman. I don't even know what to say about this - that's just stunning! And the beading so perfectly compliments the focal, both in color and design. You are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteGood grief Kristen....that's stunning and totally original - I love it. I also think you're slightly bonkers for even attempting it but in a good way and I'm glad you did :0)
ReplyDeleteWow. What you do with seed beads boggles my mind, Miss Kristen! That is a beautiful accompaniment to that gorgeous rustic pendant! Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeletei am completely blown away by this chain!!!! are they all little individual loops?! this necklace is sensational!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful and your patience is over the top with those little seed beads...just WOW!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING! what a fantastic diversion in chainmaille and perfect for this focal.
ReplyDeleteomg so beautiful! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou're a genius! It's absolutely amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love it....so much tiny work...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOMG, I love this, just love it. I would never have thought to try this with seed beads. Love!
ReplyDeleteYeah sista, I'm totally thinking you need to do a tute on this! What a seriously stunning design!
ReplyDeleteIt is really amazing, Kristen, that you came up with seed bead chainmaille. I'd love to know how you did this - is it all stitched in one piece, or are they all separate like actual jump rings? In any event, it's awesome!
ReplyDeleteFabulous design Kristen!! Only you could come up with seed bead chainmaille. You really outdid yourself with this one.
ReplyDeleteOMG this is so fabulous I can hardly believe it! I LOVE this. I second that whole tutorial idea. I can't do a thing with seed beads, but I would practice in order to get up to a level where I could do a tutorial for this. It would be worth it!
ReplyDeleteTeach this. I would take this class. Stupendous. Original. A little crazy, but that's why it's so cool.
ReplyDeleteWow! I can't even imagine the time and skill it to took to turn those little beads into chainmaille. Incredible.
ReplyDeleteThat is just stunning! I can't wrap my head around regular chainmaille much less beaded wire chainmaille! It's fabulous how you have the mix of shiny and matte seed beads too. I am truly wowed.
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing and original. There is definitely a class waiting to be taught in this design and then, later, a tute to sell. You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteOMG this is beautiful! yes please! a tute!! simply amazing work
ReplyDeleteKristen you always floor us with your amazing talent and imagination. This is truly phenomenal. I thought you had an etsy shop where you sold your patterns and some of your gorgeous finished pieces of jewelry but I've looked everywhere for a link to that shop and cannot find one.
ReplyDeleteI honestly think the instructions/pattern for this unique design would be a very hot seller . . . or maybe Beadwork Magazine would feature it ?
Oh My Goodness Kristen I am in LOVE!!! Your piece is so mouthwatering awesome! You have done some amazing creating with this piece! You so rocked it!
ReplyDeleteI love her elements and I love what you did!
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