Which Story to Tell? Which Color to Wear?
My last post told how a mixed media wall piece combined wood, metal clay, feathers and ribbons to produce a story. I introduced the 'Gastornis' - an extinct flightless primitive bird. This week I'm sharing the 2 pendants I made at the same time I made the 'Gastornis' wall decor. This post is about telling a story with jewelry and shows how color can add to the message. The pendant on the left above combines warm brass beads, meaningful red prayer beads and a handmade bronze wire clasp. Does it made you feel excited? The pendant on the right combines Hubei turquoise with silver and bronze. The greenish color along with the silver cools the bronze. Maybe this pendant makes you feel calmer? Each of us bring our own color experiences with us. I find it helpful to understand what we like and why. That makes selections more meaningful and enjoyable. Let's look at the pendant on the left and I'm going to call it 'The Warm Bird'. This sto