BlankaDay Collective: From Necklace to Earrings instead (getting some half-finished projects off my bench!)

Friday, September 21, 2012

From Necklace to Earrings instead (getting some half-finished projects off my bench!)

Soo... I refused to leave the studio today until I finished these earrings! Originally this design was intended to be a 5 panel necklace, but then after making 3 panels of components it sat on my desk not moving due to scope creep. Then a co-worker suggested I turn them into earrings instead. Great idea it was! here is a backside view!: (sorry about the fuzziness.... taking photos at 11pm with bad camera and no tri-pod)

3 comments:

AlissaSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Oh wow--those are AWESOME, Mel! I love the keyholes in back--like a gorgeous lining in a grey jacket, it's just a coolness that's only your secret...
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Rachael HarperSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:47 PM
I love these, too, especially for the secret keyholes. They make me want to get my ears pierced.
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Mellington Cartwright IIISeptember 30, 2012 at 3:45 AM
Just saw your comments now... awww!!! You are too sweet! Thanks! they did turn out to be better earrings than a large necklace (mainly due to the thin metal used) yeah I have been working a lot with key holes... they are kind of like symbols of personal secrets..

@ Rachel- I just got my ears pierced so I could wear my own work (FINALLY) and you know what... I still really suck at wearing them! need to re-pierce my ears because they close up... oops! the life of a jewelry maker that doesn't wear her own jewelry.... sigh...
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