Winning design from the 'only the beads' category from http://LavaJewelry.etsy.com
Winning design in the 'anything goes' section by http://ThatsHeadley.etsy.com
The results are finally in for my latest seasonal beading competion, the Spring Beads4You Challenge.
In the challenge, beaders all start with the same set of beads then compete to make new and different designs.
The judge, Tammy Powley - author, teacher and jewelry designer - picked out the following for special mention. Winners are listed lower down.
(For more details on Tammy, see www.TammyPowley.com)
Congrats to all!
DRUMROLL...
Special Mentions for...
Color Mixology
Another Country http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=74047
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/530521824/in/set-72157594297832014/
The subtle merging of color is impressive here, lots of detail too.
Thinking Outside the Box
Dew on a Petal http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=21420
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/831057653/in/set-72157594297832014/
Combining yarn work and bead work – brilliant!
Fashionable and Functional
My Friends and Me http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5070685
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/530539002/in/set-72157594297832014/
There is a lot more going on here than it seems when you initially look at this, so it's very wearable but still has plenty of style going on.
Unique Technique
Modcustom Jewelry http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5080595
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/530521820/in/set-72157594297832014/
The technique of wire work with the inclusion of beads is so intricate here.
Multiple Wardrobe Creation
UxCritters http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5095679
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/530521826/in/set-72157594297832014/
Very cool how basically a handful of beads is turned into a full jewelry wardrobe here.
Diva Style
CCDesign http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5101158
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/533996933/in/set-72157594297832014/
You would definitely turn heads when you walk into a room with this beautiful bracelet on your wrist.
Just Because It's Pretty
AnnaAhrensNZ http://annaahrensnz.etsy.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/530521816/in/set-72157594297832014/
I just love this necklace, great color combo and love the center piece.
The Two Final Winners:
Beads Only
Lava Jewelry http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52143
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/501409347/in/set-72157594297832014/
Though this entry stuck with only the beads provided, the result is a triple strand graduated necklace. Plus, while there's a lot going on with this piece, it still looks wearable due to the delicate design of each strand.
Anything Goes
That's Headley: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=25865
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/641774343/in/set-72157594297832014/
This stood out to me for a few reasons, but mainly, I was impressed with the wire and bead skill used to construct this bracelet. The idea the beads and wire were turned into a cuff bracelet, something we normally consider must be made with fabrication metal techniques, is inspiring.