Creating the Route 66 Necklace was a long time in the making. I had spotted the Red & Black Ceramic Picasso Faces on Etsy about a year ago – and knew I had to get them – only I hadn’t figured out exactly why.
Dana Flemming a fellow New Mexico artist owns/runs a wonderful Etsy store, known as Artful Mosaic Supplies. Here you’ll find everything for your mosaic needs. She also specializes in MDF shapes for your creations. It was in her store that I found the ceramic Picasso Faces.
Having a love for all things vintage & retro, the faces reminded me of the art deco designs from this by gone era. After the pendant was made it had to be accented by just the right combination of beads. After deciding on the diamond shaped onyx & sterling silver beads, it was evident that only a hand made clasp, created in the cubist style would finish off the necklace.
If you are looking for unique and fun shapes at great prices this is the store to visit.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/artfulmosaicsupplies
It has been a honor and a privilege to share the success of the Route 66 Necklace with Dana – for if it wasn’t for her ceramic Picasso faces, the necklace may not be here today.
Please Visit Artful Mosaics at: http://artfulmosaicsupplies.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for the wonderful (and flattering) writeup Carrie! It was my good fortune to meet you through Etsy and it's so great to collaborate with a fellow New Mexican. Your bio expresses my sentiments exactly about our beautiful state!
ReplyDeleteI have seen jewelry artists and then I have seen incredible jewelry artists. You fall in the latter category. Your work is exquisite! Congratulations on the Picasso piece being featured recently in Bead Trends Magazine!
Sincerely,
Dana