Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Regalia


Here is where I am with my alternate "Battle" design - "Regalia".

Note the centrepiece is a Siam rivoli and not the oval black glass bead I had in yesterday's post.
This large Antique rivoli was the gift of my friend Melissa Ingram of Social Butterfly jewellery,
a great designer. Many thanks Mel.

I spent this morning joining the components I had already made.
I am now debating whether to make this necklace 'spectacular' by making the remainder
the same as the rivolis each side of the centrepiece
OR
 just take a band in black and gold seeds off from what is there.

I shall sleep on it I guess. 

Please feel free to let me have your thoughts and comments

  
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10 comments:

  1. Szikati11 July, 2012 08:50

    Great design, wonderful colors...
    It's a real masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!
    Congratulations!!!!!!!!

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    1. Patrick13 July, 2012 17:52

      Hello Szikati, I am glad you like this one. Thank you for visiting.

      Greetings from Australia.....Patrick

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  2. Orsi11 July, 2012 13:18

    It's antastic!!! Congratulation!

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    1. Patrick13 July, 2012 17:53

      Greetings Orsi, nice for you to visit my blog. I am sorry to hear you were unable to place your work in the Battle of the Beadsmith Tournament. Maybe next time.
      Have a great beading weekend

      Cheers....Patrick

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  3. ANGEL'S BEAD12 July, 2012 05:28

    Realy amazing!Grate work!

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    1. Patrick13 July, 2012 17:51

      Thank you Angel, nice for you to visit my blog.
      Have a great beading weekend.

      Cheers....Patrick

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  4. Susan13 July, 2012 09:13

    Great beadwork!
    I had continued with flat herringbone with a little red around the edges.
    Greetings
    Susan

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    1. Patrick13 July, 2012 17:50

      Hello Susan, thanks for visiting and leaving your comment. I have made up my mind how I want it finished and I shall definitely post up a picture soon.
      Have a great beading weekend.

      Cheers....Patrick

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  5. Caroline Fung - My Jewelry Journey13 July, 2012 11:00

    It's a wonderful design, Patrick. It reminds me of a military mandellion. I think whether you should continue the motifs in the rest of the necklace or go for a simpler band would depend on the purpose of the necklace - if this is a competition piece, I would go spectacular. If this is for wear, a band would be more comfortable. Either way, it's going to be beautiful when finished, I'm sure!

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    1. Patrick13 July, 2012 17:49

      Hello Caroline, thanks for the message. I have decided to go with spectacular. The remainder of the necklace will be like the smaller pieces between the bigger ones, all the way around. I am almost finished and naturally will post up a picture. The Battle of the Beadsmith reveals will start early next week. I will also be able to show my Battle entry. If you do go on Facebook it would be worth your while to check out the Facebook page for Battle of the Beadsmith. 80 new designs will be shown to the world of which myself, Neva and a few more Aussies will be part of.
      Your designs would be fantastic in the Tournament. Maybe next time it is run. So what have you been creating lately?

      Cheers....Patrick

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