Recently I was in this pre-dic-a-mint. While making jewelry for the Awakening C.H.A.N.G.E. Runway Revolution, I was at a stand still. A vapor lock. I didn't know what to do. I was makeing pieces for specific individuals, I honestly didn't know much about. I was desperatetly trying to get a feel for this person and wasn't connecting.
Of course I had heard of them, but that was about as far as it got. I didn't know anything about their lives, their impacts -only that two had movies made about them, neither of which I have seen.
So I began the trusty google search. I looked for pictures and articles about these women to get a better feel for them. Who am I talking about?
Frida Kahlo
Eva Peron
Nina Simone
It wasn't long before I started to get mental images of jewelry that I could make. The hunt began for components that I may have laying around, or would it require a trip to Michales. I ended up having to go to Michaels for alot of the stuff because I didnt' have time to make any online orders. Out of this process of research I came up with three distinct styles. These styles could easily be incorporated into my designs, and I could start collections named after these women.
All with a little research, and looking for inspiraiton.
Here is what I came up with to represent these women.
Frieda - Global Nomad Base metal focal, 20 mm natural wood beads, 3/0 red toho accent strand, all from Michaels Arts and Crafts
Eva - Re purposed pearl necklace, 8mm facted Czech crystals, Jill MacKay earrings for the focals, I used them as connectors (from Michaels)
Earrings - Jill MacKay from Michaels
Nina - Re purposed wooden necklace pieces. Wire wrapped tops, loaded with pearls from Sedona Stones
What lengths do you go to for your inspiraiton?
Oh wow, how fun!! I have to say those last earrings are just THE BEST!! You have inspired me, now I want to find a flea market!!
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