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AJE June Component of the Month Reveal ~ Red Gypsy Swirls

This month at Art Jewelry Elements Blog, Jenny Davies-Reazor provided us with our challenge element—lovely little organic ceramic drop pairs.

Here's the pair I got…
I love how deep the red is! And the worn rustic texture of the edges really appeals to me. I realized when working with these drops that I have rarely used red, so these took a bit of thinking for me to decide on a design that I really liked. I finally finished them just yesterday afternoon—if there hadn't been a deadline, I'm almost sure they'd still be sitting on my desk and I'd still be thinking about how to use them… but that wouldn't do at all!


So here's what I made…
It'd been such a long time since I made earrings and since they are a matching pair it seemed only right to make them into earrings. I call them "Red Gypsy Swirls". I used thin strips of frayed cotton fabric wrapped with wire to echo the worn look of the drops… it brings to mind for me the tattered edge of a long boho-style skirt. I love long skirts, but never have an opportunity to wear them—blue jeans are so much more practical! For a little bit of sparkle, I added a small faceted opalite to the top of each earring.


I hope you liked my new earrings! Thanks for the fun challenge Jenny!



Be sure to check out the links below to see what everyone else created!


Guest Artists

Leah - http://beadyeyedbunny.blogspot.com
Elisabeth - http://beadsforbusygals.blogspot.com
Jean - http://prettykittydogmoonjewelry.blogspot.com
Sarajo - http://sjdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com



AJE Team

Jennifer Cameron - http://glassaddictions.com
Jenny Davies-Reazor - http://www.jdaviesreazor.com/blog
Susan Kennedy - http://www.suebeads.blogspot.com
Linda Landig - http://www.lindasbeadblog.com
Melissa Meman - http://melissameman.blogspot.com
Rebekah Payne - http://www.treewingsstudio.com You are here!
Jo Tinley - http://daisychaindesignsjewellery.blogspot.com
Lesley Watt - http://thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.com
Francesca Watson - http://www.francescawatson.com
Diana Ptaszynski - http://www.vintagebluestudio.typepad.com
Kristi Bowman - http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com
Kristen Stevens - http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com


Posted by Rebekah on Sunday, June 30, 2013
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10 comments:

  1. KristiBowmanDesignJune 30, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Gorgeous!!!! I love how you included fiber. Those charms are fantastic, I think I need a pair!!

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  2. Kathy ~ Artful AccentsJune 30, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Gorgeous, Rebekah!! You are so talented!

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  3. Jennifer CameronJune 30, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    I love these! Great use of the cotton. Also, deadlines are probably the only way things get done at my house...lol!

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  4. SueBeadsJune 30, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Stunning Rebekah! I love the fabric you used, love the red charms!

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  5. UnknownJune 30, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Girl!!!!! I have to tell you that I am not in any way a fan of fiber in Jewelry. I have only seen a limited number of artists that can pull it off and I like it. These however I absolutely love beyond love! The texture, the wire, how you put it all together.....I am swooning!!!!!

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  6. Dolores RamlJune 30, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Your earrings are gorgeous, love the fabric you added. It's so perfect for the beads you had to go with it.

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  7. AnonymousJune 30, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    These earrings are so fun! Just think how cool they will look with those jeans you said you favor wearing. These earrings rock!

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  8. Francesca WatsonJune 30, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    I love the addition of fabric - and I was thinking boho skirt when I looked at the photos too! These are really pretty!

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  9. jessememanJune 30, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Oh, my...I totally love these! The fabric adds so much. Great job!

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  10. JennyJuly 1, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    I am glad you like the rustic edge - I know thats not everyones cup of tea... but I love the way the glaze changes in the cracked clay edges...

    The fabric wire wrap is the perfect partner for the clay charm edges. You have showcased them wonderfully. I am excited to see them in these earrings. Earrings that rock - BTW! Thanks!

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