Saturday 31 December 2011

Persephone

Persephone - Goddess of Spring & the Underworld. 
This is probably my most sparkly design yet! I've had the idea for a while, but getting all the crystals to compliment each other wasn't as easy as I thought, once I decided on the chartreuse green theme throughout everything sort of came good!
I said this took 17 needles - this is because my needles of choice are the inexpensive 'Pony' needles (thanks Kandra!), and they bend rather than break. This means I rarely break a bead now, the needle gives up before the bead does, and weaving in and out of an already bezelled navette bends a lot of needles!
Anyway - here she is. I shall now try and rest this strained muscle in my shoulder!



11 comments:

  1. She's a stunner, well worth the needle losses, and I dare say the strain too - rest easy x

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  2. Recently watched "The Tudors" and this piece makes me think of the fabulous costumes and jewelry. Fit for one of Henry Eighth's short-lived Queens!

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  3. All work is so beautiful...It is a pleasure and honor to vizite your blog. Wish you a Happy New Year and a lot imagination.

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  4. WOW!!! It was very beautiful and majestic. Congratulations!
    I also like the Pony needles, I use them most.

    Happy New Year!

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  5. Crikey, talk about dynamic! That is just pure balance in a necklace!
    I'm being spoiled for choice now, which new piece to choose to update my Peter Sewell collection!

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  6. Oh,and a Happy and Better 2012 New Year to both of you! XX

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  7. Amazing work as always, rest that should and I am so pleased to see your updates on your health too. hugs xxx

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  8. Gorgeous work Peter! You've really outdone yourself this time!

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  9. I have to admit, I'm stuck for something to follow this. I always try to improve on the previous design, but this one is a bit special!

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  10. Fantastic and fabulous design - everything fits here to the smallest detail!
    Best wishes and greetings:
    Uli

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