This was the sort of convention filled with artisans and artists, and fanciful things…not too different from a bead show there. But one of the main differences was that many attendees and vendors came all decked out in costumes. Here is me as an earthy, bird like faerie: Of course my costume would not have been complete without a fabulously ornate necklace fit for a faerie, so I crafted this one for myself with Vintaj findings and my porcelain art beads.But if you know me, I am a true beader at heart, so it wasn’t hard for me to sniff out the beads at this event. And I came home with some real beady treasures that I want to share with you:
Next I will show you the silver treasures I got at Faerie Con. I had read the show list and was excited to learn that NeoMythica was going to be there! I had seen the ads in the bead magazines before and their website, so I was excited to see these great items in person! And I was pleased to meet Margaret, the artist behind the designs. The booth was filled with jewelry, very beautiful and elaborate jewelry, which was a sight to behold. But I came for the exquisite clasps. I have a thing for artist findings, what can I say? So I saw the collection, and carefully chose these four clasp designs below. I made a very serious attempt to think of the bead/component from my line that would work well with them, so I have paired them up here to show you my thought process. I stole the great pics from the NeoMythica site , hope they don’t mind! By the way, they have an incredibly beautiful website! Go there NOW! ooh, there are things that I didn’t even see at the show that I want now, like the bails and some of the charms and the cones! I could get in real trouble…
Oh, I love this one! A flying heart. I think it will go great with reds and silver and my big flying heart pendant. I hope to add these big pendants to my website soon.
This is just a really nicely designed viney clasp with leaves. I don’t think I have shown my newest colors of acorns and pinecones before, so here they are. I added them to my website a couple of weeks ago…
So the moral of this post is to keep your beady sense aware where-ever you go. You might find art beads in some of the most unusual places.
Lori Anderson Designs
November 6, 2007 at 4:58 pmThat costume is terrific! Did you make it? And the necklace is to die for.
I love NeoMythica, too, and you’re right, it will look GREAT with your beads!
*melanie* earthenwood studio
November 6, 2007 at 6:17 pmLori,
Thanks! Yes I did make it. Or to be more accurate, I refashioned some old clothing to create it. It was fun. I never finished the wings though, sadly.
Yeah I heart Neomythica!
Jean
November 7, 2007 at 11:32 amI love this entry–every single aspect of it. I’m still working here…just taking a brief break for the moment for us to get back on our feet !