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Muse II
The contest results are in, the winning entries in many categories are surprising. This stunning piece of work was not chosen. I am featuring it here, I think it is fabulous.
It is
Beautiful carry thru of design elements from the Muse piece.
This entry also was not chosen for any of the winning categories, how unique! 
"Denim Pearls" by Doris Schenck of Oviedo, Florida
Doris’ masterful artwork complements and accents the Muse piece. The craftsmanship is precise and exquisitely executed.
These two pieces took the Muse piece, a carved/etched custom donut from Lillypilly Designs, and created elegant, wearable pieces of art.
Bravo!
My own entry:
I entered a lariat and bracelet set. The display is 12 inches high (to give a sense of proportion). As with all lariats it can be worn in a variety of ways. I like it with the pearls in the middle of the strand wrapped to the front and the ends hanging to the front. In this manner it gives a bit of a choker effect with those lovely pearls and crystals lying about the hollow of my neck…quite glam!
The large round bead is about 2 inches and hollow polymer, one of my Blown Polymer line, light as a feather. It is inlaid with Swarovskis. And you may not be able to discern, the ropes have a spiral of Swarovski. Just enough to give it sparkle without that in-your-face CRYSTAL that seems to dominate currently.
This is the bracelet from the set that somehow did not make it to the gallery. I used the beads and ribbon included in the Muse II kit. The donut shapes I made from polymer clay to match the one in the kit (the Muse) which I used in the lariat.
The contest was sponsored by Artbeads.com and Rainbows of Light
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Valerie
7 comments:
Thank you very much for your good words about my work! I am very glad not only me like it)))))))))
Liudmyla
I love these two entries, I was also surprised that they were not awarded any prizes. Also, I am so impressed with the bracelet that you created. It is beautiful. Wonderful job.
Liudmyla,
Your work is fabulous. And the polymer clay pieces so fantastic and fun. I suspect we will see much more of your work featured and taking top prizes!
Valerie
bellajoya,
Thanks for your comments. I visited your flickr pages http://www.flickr.com/photos/marciebeads/ and your entry to Beadwork's pattern contest is GREAT!
Valerie
Valerie, I am so happy to read your warm words, thank you very much againe! As for polymerworks - I am just learning a little bit more of one yoear and I would be happy to be a little bit closer to you in my skills after time (it means I should work and work and more work):-) You had great idea in you lariat with big pearl covered cups with "muse" ornament! And of course I don`t understand why so brilliant idea got not so much jurie attention... Aniway we all have new chanses next time. Thank you for your wishes and hope to meet your work on winning positions too!
Valerie, your entry was stunning, as was Liudmyla's. The matching bracelet is enchanting. I'm just getting started with p.c. Your work is very inspiring. I so enjoy your blog.
Moushka,
Thank you! Liudmyla design sense is fantastic. I believe we will see much more of her.
Polymer clay is fun and addictng. There are so many ways to use the medium. Most important...HAVE FUN!!
Valerie
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