I really do hate that the Alchemy of Objects class is almost at it's end. I have so enjoyed getting opinions from the instructor and ll the other students in the class. Since I started late I won't be able to complete all the making challenges before April 20th. That is a real bummer.
But I have to say it this is the first online jewelry making class i've taken and it was really a blast. The format with technique videos, design process videos and the Facebook chat portion have been great learning tools. I have gone over and over the videos to make sure that I have the techniques down pat to continue to build my skill level.
I have finished another piece that I will be posting to the class Facebook site for critique. The challenge is for texture and I only have one big piece that is very textured. I didn't have anything else to add so I let that big rock speak for itself:
It's a huge amethyst rock almost druzy like. There are blue and grey and white striations surrounding the rock which I love. Since I don't have any beads that are textured I just wire wrapped it together using polished amethyst nuggets and clear glass coin beads. It's assymetrical in that both sides are a bit different. I hung a coin bead at the bottom to tie it in with the ones in the body of the necklace.
One thing I learned in this class that I have taken to heart is that you should always try and make the back of a necklace as pretty as the front. So the clasp I used for this necklace is a vintage rhinestone clasp with some purple crystals to connect it.
This is really difficult to see but it's the best I could do with no light anywhere today. It's basically just 2 coin beads with a polished amethys nugget. Also if you can see I connected the necklace to the clasp using the purple crystal beads. Now to get that jump ring on the right to lay down!!
Here's a closeup of the amethyst pendant:
I know these pictures aren't that great but I think you get the idea of how beautiful this rock is.
The instructor Deryn Mentock is offering a two week extension of this course for those of us who wish to have a little more time and i'm really considering doing the extension. It's a nominal cost and i believe it would be worth it. We will see.
I you would like to check out Ms Mentock's blog you can do so here. The next class she's offering is how to construct a jewelry journal. This lady is a fantastic teacher and very thorough in what she offers to students. I can't wait for her class on bezel making which may not be offered for a while since she taught it last in September 2013 (sad face).
Anyway hope you enjoy looking at my attempts to improve my skills and as always comments are welcomed.
But I have to say it this is the first online jewelry making class i've taken and it was really a blast. The format with technique videos, design process videos and the Facebook chat portion have been great learning tools. I have gone over and over the videos to make sure that I have the techniques down pat to continue to build my skill level.
I have finished another piece that I will be posting to the class Facebook site for critique. The challenge is for texture and I only have one big piece that is very textured. I didn't have anything else to add so I let that big rock speak for itself:
It's a huge amethyst rock almost druzy like. There are blue and grey and white striations surrounding the rock which I love. Since I don't have any beads that are textured I just wire wrapped it together using polished amethyst nuggets and clear glass coin beads. It's assymetrical in that both sides are a bit different. I hung a coin bead at the bottom to tie it in with the ones in the body of the necklace.
One thing I learned in this class that I have taken to heart is that you should always try and make the back of a necklace as pretty as the front. So the clasp I used for this necklace is a vintage rhinestone clasp with some purple crystals to connect it.
This is really difficult to see but it's the best I could do with no light anywhere today. It's basically just 2 coin beads with a polished amethys nugget. Also if you can see I connected the necklace to the clasp using the purple crystal beads. Now to get that jump ring on the right to lay down!!
Here's a closeup of the amethyst pendant:
I know these pictures aren't that great but I think you get the idea of how beautiful this rock is.
The instructor Deryn Mentock is offering a two week extension of this course for those of us who wish to have a little more time and i'm really considering doing the extension. It's a nominal cost and i believe it would be worth it. We will see.
I you would like to check out Ms Mentock's blog you can do so here. The next class she's offering is how to construct a jewelry journal. This lady is a fantastic teacher and very thorough in what she offers to students. I can't wait for her class on bezel making which may not be offered for a while since she taught it last in September 2013 (sad face).
Anyway hope you enjoy looking at my attempts to improve my skills and as always comments are welcomed.
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