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AJE Component of the Month - Francesca Watson





This month the Art Jewelry Elements Component of the Month was made by Francesca Watson.  Francesca is a very sweet person who makes beautiful jewelry.  This month she made the enameled discs with silver accents for us to use in our creations!  I made a bracelet this time, this is not the first one I made either!  I had something in mind and it wasn't coming out the way it was supposed to, so I put it down.  I let it percolate a little bit and finally the design happened!  I'm using ebony twisted wood beads and three of my own lampwork beads, separated by sweet little silver heishe spacers.  Stop over at AJE to see what everyone else made!
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KristiBowmanDesign said…
That's beautiful Sue!! You had the same color I did and went a completely different direction, love it!
February 28, 2013 at 7:08 AM
Jennifer Cameron said…
What a gorgeous bracelet! Very rich looking. I never even considered making a bracelet...
February 28, 2013 at 7:24 AM
Jenny said…
Oh Sue! The enamel with your beads - gorgeous. I like the wood as a more neutral partner - the glass, and colors really sing!
February 28, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Unknown said…
Oh sue that is incredible! I love the colors you pulled in for this.
February 28, 2013 at 8:17 AM
Sandi Volpe said…
Beautiful way to feature it in a bracelet, love the combo of beads.
February 28, 2013 at 9:16 AM
KayzKreationz said…
I love this bracelet. Your lampwork beads mimic the color in the disc/pendant perfectly. And I love the darkness of the twisted wood beads. They really make your lampwork and the disc pop.
February 28, 2013 at 9:37 AM
Francesca Watson said…
Oh my gosh! Those lampwork beads are STUNNING!! And I love the ebony twists - makes the pinks really pop. Such a great job!!
February 28, 2013 at 10:04 AM
Lesley said…
This is really pretty Sue, I love those wooden beads and they contrast beautifully with the raspberry tones of your beads and the enamel.
February 28, 2013 at 10:20 AM
jessememan said…
Pretty bracelet, Sue...I love the combo of the wood beads and your lampwork! I had to redo mine too, and am not finished!
February 28, 2013 at 10:38 AM
Patti Vanderbloemen said…
Very nice! Love all the beads, and the clasp is awesome, too!
February 28, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Anonymous said…
Ooooo, your colors are gorgeous! I love the contrast between the luminous lampies and enamel with the matte, dark wood. Wonderful!
February 28, 2013 at 1:59 PM
Barb Fernald said…
I like how this came together, Sue. Those discs looked like fun to work with!
February 28, 2013 at 3:13 PM
Monique (A Half-Baked Notion) said…
I love how you have colour-blocked the beads in your design, Sue... I think the wood adds a lot of drama to the bracelet.
February 28, 2013 at 3:37 PM
Unknown said…
I adore the colors of this! Your lampwork beads and wooden ones are yummy, I would absolutely look forward to wearing this :)
February 28, 2013 at 7:11 PM
Sharyl said…
I love what you did with the component, your beautiful lampwork, and the wood beads. It's very dramatic!
March 2, 2013 at 3:19 AM
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