Tassels galore

I know that some artists hate everything they've done. And some who love it all, equally, in different ways. Like children, or something. But hey, jewelry creations aren't kids (definitely not as messy) so I'm allowed to have favorites. This week, it's a new tassel necklace! 

I really adore that wooden statue...

Quartz chips with gunmetal crimp beads. I added gunmetal crimp covers just to see how it would turn out.

Let me tell you, it turned out beautifully! The best part, for me anyway, is that it chimes. Wait, no, it TINKLES. There, I said it. It tinkles. Like tiny little bells. It was so much fun to stage for photos! Every move brought a delicate "tinkling" sound. So much fun. I love the way the "tassels" move on this series of necklaces- it's interactive modern art for your neck.

Did I mention it's a super great price, too? Since I'm still working out kinks in the production process of these beauties, the prices on the first few will be crazy good ($20 TOTAL, and that includes US shipping). Pop on over to the shop, to check 'em out. Don't forget I love custom orders (I even have a dance set up for when one comes in!) and if you want this, but ya know, kinda different, I'll totally do that. I'm great with super detailed or kinda ambiguous descriptions of what you want.

Tassel goodness

The missing SD card has yet to be recovered, sadly. On the bright side, my wonderful fiance had an SD card stashed in an old camera, and I was able to start the process of taking photos again. Woo! So far I've managed to stage, photograph, and edit photos for two necklaces (it's a long process!)

About these two necklaces: they're pretty neat. I don't quite understand the craze with tassel necklaces, to be honest. Probably because the ones I've seen look exactly like the foofy things my great grandma had hanging from her curtain tie-backs. So, I played around with the idea on my own a bit and came up with a couple of different designs that I'm excited about. 

 Tassel for the ta-ta's! Wait, that's something else entirely.....

 Knock-out carnelians!

Forget diamonds, pearls are a gal's best friend. 

The necklaces above (available at my etsy shop) are made the same way. A series of loops strung on a large jump ring and attached to the main necklace chain. Great for having that tassel effect, without a longer chain to worry about getting caught in anything (which I do, all the time). I don't know about you, but I'm clumsy, and having too much dangling from my neck is a recipe for disaster. 

I love how they look a bit like modern art mixed with some classic design. Curved industrial wire speckled with gemstones and pearls. It's a lovely balance of modern style and traditional materials. I pretty much adore this style right now, and I have two more tassel necklaces (with more long tassely-goodness) in the works. More eye candy coming soon! 

Now go support fluffy dogs & a wedding dress, won't you?