Friday, July 23, 2010

My new flower necklace

My metal flower necklace, “Bib in bloom,” is on the cover of the September issue of BeadStyle.

Working with metals (and cup chain) is a departure from my usual gemstone-y style, but I couldn't resist the metal flowers when I saw them. Unfortunately, I ordered them and then let them sit on my desk for a couple of months. I was glad to finally turn them into a project!

By the way, the flowers are from The Beadin' Path and Ornamentea), and the cup chain is available at Michaels or Alacarte Clasps & WireLace.

I did a lot of trial-and-error with positioning the flowers, but the necklace was super easy to make. Check out the issue for a complete supply list and instructions!

9 comments:

michelle said...

I meant to tell you haw much I loved this. Truly gorgeous--looks luxe, yet one could actually do it oneself. A skilled "one" anyway. ;)

Great work, and it really pops on the cover.

Yukie said...

I love this necklace! It's sophisticated yet a little boho. A-dor-a-ble!

Naomi said...

Thank you! I really think anyone can make one....

Addie said...

Congratulations Naomi! The necklace is all sorts of pretty, and it truly makes for a striking cover. Bravo!

Naomi said...

Thanks, and I hope the magazine-buying public agrees with you! Single-copy buyers... anyone?

Mary said...

Hi Ash: Please tell me you have this necklace and that I can borrow it. Super cool. Love it.

Naomi said...

Mary Kate, maybe we can share it like in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Vraiment!

Anneberry said...

Just one word - stunning!
Oh to be so creative.
Oh and another word - inspiring....gotta try it
Anne

Naomi said...

Anne, thank you! Once you play around with the flowers a bit, the design process is fairly straightforward. I'd like to try a version in silver, too!