I recently completed an altered charm class instructed by Joni of Mrs. Oleary's Art and Arful Illusions Rubber Stamps. We worked our fingers to the bone from 9am to 9pm...but it was well worth the time and effort spent. The following pictures are of my completed necklace...my first attempt at this form of art.
We used dapping blocks and leather hammers, steel die cutters, drills, punches, metal shears, and most fun of all...torches!
We also used copper, bronze, silver and tin as well as polymer clay and vintage images and dictionary pages.
Vintage buttons, beads and crystals were also used as adornments.
After taking this class I really felt like I had accomplished something, learned a lot of techniques and had a cool necklace to show for it. What do you think?
i think it is one of the most gorgeous pieces i've ever seen! so well made and absolutely interesting!!
ReplyDeleteWOW girl.. this is ridiculously COOL! LOVE everything about it! You should be SO proud!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Can't wait to see it IRL!! I guess you did work your fingers to the bone, that's a lot to get accomplished in a day.
ReplyDeleteFab necklace. And isn't Joni one of the most talented people you could ever meet! I love that gal and her energy filled talent!
ReplyDeleteOh, am I green with envy!! This is beautiful!! And to be in a class with Joni to make it - wow! Love her!
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, and more wow! This is positively stunning. I zoomed in to get a good look at all the charms, and they are all beautiful, each and every one. What a treasure.
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteI agree - you did a great job. It's gorgeous! Where did you take the class?
ReplyDeleteSusan
Good grief, this is FANTASTIC! What a long day, but look at the results! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow, you have all manner of stuff dangling from this necklace. What a cool collection of charms. Time well spent I'd say.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing piece! I could look at it for ages and ages, there is soooo much to see.
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah - I am drooling over this! what a gorgeous piece of art and project! amazing! I would have LOVED to take this class. Your efforts were all well worth the hours you put into this piece!
ReplyDeleteUtterly fabulous. A once in a lifetime piece. Just incredible!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteWOW Sarah, I wondered where you were hiding and now I know, just look at that fabulous necklace, Its divine!!! I think you should do more, BRAVO!!!
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
AWESOME necklace! Looks like it was an amazing day of making art!
ReplyDeleteHi there...I found you thru Texas Blogging Gals and LOVE your blog. The necklace is gorgeous. And, I'm particularly drawn to your TAG post. I've joined a Swap and part of it is making a tag for our swap partner. I'm clueless so I'm going to study yours. Happy Spring...come by and see me sometime at my blog!
ReplyDeleteAh wow this is totally awesome..
ReplyDeleteWell worth it. All that work paid off as this is not only unique it is stunning. I am sure you are wearing it with pride.
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Lynne M
WOW.. This is amazing. I Loooove it..
ReplyDelete~Linda
WOW, absolutely stunning! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely Easter!
Hugs, Gaby
Oh, Sarah!! I love the charms on your bracelet! Beautiful!! And what an exciting class that must have been. Wish something like that would pop up here in the Phoenix area.
ReplyDeleteI accidentally found your blog while searching for Joni's classes. I am taking the same class in St. Louis this coming July. I can't wait! Yours turned out fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI loved your tags!
Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow... just stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow Sarah! Beyond cool. I totally adore this!
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