I finally photographed my Alamo-inspired Necklace Set in an appropriate setting. I took several other photos but the background just didn't do the necklace justice. This background is a slice from a limb of the Willow Tree that used to reside in our front yard. We loved the tree but it was dying and became dangerous as we have quite a bit of wind here in the Desert. Having it cut down brought tears to my eyes and a sinking feeling in my heart but I kept several slices and they make great backgrounds for some of my art.
I made the polymer clay beads and pendant after a vacation trip to San Antonio to see the Alamo this past spring. I know the music is a little hokie but my husband is a huge fan of John Wayne, old movies like the Alamo and the theme songs. So I included these two for him. The Ballad of the Alamo and Green Leaves of Summer.
Many of my beads went to my Bead Soup Partner, Emanda and she created a stunning necklace with them.
Many of my beads went to my Bead Soup Partner, Emanda and she created a stunning necklace with them.
I think the silk ribbon and glittery beads added just the right touch of fall color to make my faux limestone beads sing.
I also love the large wood rounds wired into the bronze rings.
This necklace is very comfortable and light weight. I am going to take a chance and enter this piece into a pool for a book Lorelei is writing about using cords, fibers and ribbons in jewelry. See her October 20, 2010 post for more information about the book.
I have yet to be published but promised myself I would approach my artistic endeavors with "No Fear".
"There is nothing to lose and much to be gained
when your heart and soul are in everything you do."
