The Challenge of Asymmetry.....

I love the challenges that our group Love My Art Jewelry offers for Boot Camp. I always try to participate and, certainly, some challenges are easier than others. This particular challenge was a tough one for me.  When I create (including the glazing process) my ceramic beads I don't really worry at all about asymmetry. As a matter of fact, I just create beads without worrying about perfection, perfect roundness, straight lines around a round bead, etc. When it comes to using the beads and making jewelry, however, that is a different story.

I find that when I go to design a piece of jewelry, however, I try to find beads that are the same size (a challenge since I don't create them that way) and I like to match things up. I think this challenge stresses me out me the most when it comes to making necklaces. With bracelets, I can grab an assortment of beads and put them together without too much worry.

I did, however, think in my symmetrical way when designing this necklace, but pulled beads that are different in color, style, and design. This is my attempt at making an asymmetrical necklace. It stills needs to be finished with a patina and I have to decide the kind of chain that I will use, but there you have it!

 And the bracelets that I created for this challenge....

 

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MaryAnn