Yes, as promised in Tuesday's Polymer Clay Post I would show you the piece of jewelry I made with the polymer clay filled re-purposed charm.
But first let me show you where my inspiration came from, I think you will be surprised but I will explain!
Rejuvenated Jewels:
New Designs for Vintage Looks
By
Amy Hanna
In Rejuvenated Jewels, you'll learn where to find fabulous vintage jewelry, beads, and artifacts, and how to create stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using these amazing finds. Rhinestone beads and clasps, mercury glass beads, oxidized metal chains, rosary beads, tiny book charms, and more are retooled into fabulous statement pieces that can be worn every day.
Amy Hanna (Laguna Niguel, CA) has been creating and selling jewelry for nearly a decade. A collector at heart, Amy began haunting flea markets and yard sales more than 20 years ago, and it was always the vintage jewelry, metals, and rosary beads that caught her eye. Her collections lay in drawers and vintage jewelry boxes for years until a friend encouraged her to create. Unable to find jewelry that represented her personal style, Amy began making one-of-a-kind pieces from her beloved collections.
Amy calls this her French Flower Basket Necklace
From the book,"This necklace is a great example of how to mix different sizes of chains with chunky stones".
I just love all the mixed details and textures the pieces in this book have.
Here is what I made:
Now I know you are scratching your head and thinking, "hu?"
I know it looks nothing like Amy's piece but the concepts are the same, different size chain, chunky elements, a big link, and of course recycled parts.
I am on a mission to make more asymmetrical jewelry. I do have to say it is so much more challenging than symmetrical jewelry. Necklaces just naturally want to hang centered on the heaviest point and I am not wanting that! So lots of trial and redo's.
What about you?
The question of the day, symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Leave your answer and you'll be entered to win a free book of the week!
Be sure to come on back tomorrow I have another necklace project that has an element that you won't believe! And if you are a youngun' you probably won't even recognize.










