Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Battle of the Beadsmith 2013


The Battle of the Beadsmith is on again and it is bigger than ever.

Next Monday - April Fool's Day - 192 International artists (including me) pick up their needles and design.
We have 8 weeks to create our ideas and submit our images. In June a panel of judges, as well as participants, then vote for their favourites and eliminations start.

The world will be seeing 192 new pieces of art and believe me I think this year will be better than ever.
If you are wanting to see the entries and follow your favourites I recommend you join the Facebook Page
BOTB13, link below:

I have purchased all my ingredients, a few things still to arrive, and I have done my sample test to see if my
idea works and it does. So I am ready to rock !!
I was knocked out in Round 1 by a beaded bag last year and the woman I am up against for Round 1 this year is also a bag maker. Hopefully I will travel further.

Wish me luck everyone,
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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous28 March, 2013 15:27

    In show business they say break a leg - so in beady land would that be break a bead - maybe step on one to begin with and let the battle begin - have fun and good luck = sandy

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    1. Patrick30 March, 2013 15:38

      Hi Sandy, thanks for the visit and comment. Yes, I will do the bead breaking BEFORE starting my piece as I don't want it happening during. Thanks for the well wishes. LOL

      Cheers....Patrick

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  2. KJ29 March, 2013 10:02

    Good luck.

    I wish I could follow the contest, but I refuse to sign up for facebook. Be sure to post what you make for those of us without access.

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    1. Patrick30 March, 2013 15:36

      KJ, thanks for visiting. It is worthwhile joining Facebook just to witness the Battle entries. You don't have to get caught up in all the rest of FB
      I joined to promote my jewellery and unjoined 1 month later because I felt like a voyeur. About 6 months later I had another attempt and I really love FB now. I feel like I am part of a very big community with jewellery the common denominator. I have made some wonderful friends also. You do get used to FB

      Cheers...Patrick

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  3. Sally Anderson29 March, 2013 15:16

    Good luck, Patrick. I loved your piece from last year and am sure I'll love whatever you make this year!

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    1. Patrick30 March, 2013 15:38

      Thank you Sally for the vote of confidence. I shall endeavour to do my best, that is all I can do.

      Cheers.....Patrick

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  4. MIX29 March, 2013 19:03

    Good luck Patrick! make us proud of you!

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    1. Patrick30 March, 2013 15:39

      Thank you for visiting and leaving your comment and thanks for the well wishes. I shall try to make you proud.....now I feel the pressure !! LOL ;-)

      Cheers....Patrick

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  5. motidana29 March, 2013 20:54

    Greetings from India!

    Hi Patrick , wish you all the best for Battle of the Beadsmith contest . I saw your piece last year and have been following your posts since then . And am really impressed with your beadwork as well as inspired by your posts ( though not written to you earlier ) .
    I hope you create wonderful beadwork this time too . Can`t wait to see what it is!

    motidana

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    1. Patrick30 March, 2013 15:33

      Thank you Motidana, for visiting and leaving a comment. I am glad you like my work and pleased I can inspire.
      Stay tuned for the Battle results

      Cheers....Patrick

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  6. Marsha Wiest-Hines30 March, 2013 23:42

    Patrick, I wish you joy and happiness in your creating for the event. I look forward to seeing whatever beauty you add to the battle!

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