BUILD A LINE CHALLENGE BLOG HOP #2: Where have you been? Where are you now? Where do you want to go from here?

by Jeanette B, posted in BALC, Blog hops, Inspiration, Jewelry, So I was thinking, Sparkles and Steel Toes, the process

Where does inspiration come from?

image
"Ooh shiny!", is the first thing that comes to my mind. Walking through a bead store, touching and comparing all the beautiful supplies is one of my happy places. I feel the same about browsing catalogs and websites to a lesser extent.

There were many different jewelry design periods and their respective designers discussed in class. I found the work of Coppola e Toppo particularly fascinating. I look forward to doing more independent research on the different periods after class has wrapped.

Where am I currently?

image
Describing my current style was difficult for me. Looking at my work to date I would say my style is pretty scatterbrained. That being said I was able to see some reoccurring elements across groups of pieces.
image
Common design elements: resin, glitter, metallic, watch parts
image
Common design elements: bead weaving, seed beads, metallic, semiprecious stones, crystals

Where to go from here?

image
Brenda of B'sue Boutiques explained the difference between being a hobbyist, maker, or a jewelry designer. I am currently a hobbyist (and a supplies collector) but I aspire to upgrade to maker. Up until this point I have made jewelry predominantly for only myself or friends. I have sold one piece via commission (shown above) but have never just designed jewelry with the idea of putting it out there for sale.
image
To make the transition to maker I will need to put much more thought into what supplies I purchase and what I make. Here are some brass bits from B'sue Boutiques that I am using to construct this micro line for class. I have a feeling many goodies from B'sue Boutiques will continue to make an appearance in my jewelry after this class has ended.

I hope you are enjoying this second BALC hop, please continue along below and check out what my classmates are up to. The next and final hop will be on April first. I hope you will join us then as the finished micro lines are revealed.

1. Brenda Sue Lansdowne  Jewelry Making Outside the Box
http://www.bsueboutiques.typepad.com/

2. Diana Buynak  –  Butterfly Emporium Ceramic Studio
http://butterflyemporium.indiemade.com/blog

3. Irene Hoffman  – Heartsdezirebyirene
http://heartsdezirebyirene.wordpress.com

4. Clare Wells Nemeth  – Creative Magick
http://www.craftingmagick.blogspot.com

5. Mary Reckmeyer –  Afrayedknot
http://www.afrayedknot.net

6. Marcia Tuzzolino  – Aurora Designs
http://auroradesignsjewelryblog.me

7. Elizabeth Wilks – Wearable Art by Lizzie
http://wearableartbylizzie.blogspot.com

8. ♡ YOU ARE HERE ♡Jeanette Rose Belmont – One Canvas at a time
http://www.onecanvasatatime.com

9. Lyn Joy Reeve – A Journey from Jewels to Jubilation
http://lnreeve00.blogspot.com/

10. Belinda Reed-Ingle  – Vogue Rocks
http://voguerocks.blogspot.com/

11. Beth Trubman – The Journey of Jewelry
http://thejourneyofjewelry.blogspot.com

12. Carole Carlson – Beadsophisticate
http://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com/

13. Jann Tague – Clever Designs by Jann
http://janntague.wordpress.com

14. Shari Gardner – SLG Jewelry Designs
http://slgdesigns.wordpress.com/

15. Susan Bolton – Fern’s Place
http://www.fernsplace.org

16. Chris Kemp – NoodlePie Bracelets
Metamorphosis, my Line is Born.

17. Barbara Kelley – Angels’ Keep
https://angelskeepbandbdotcom.wordpress.com/

18. Susan Bowerman – Woodside WireWorks
http://www.woodsidewireworks.com/

19. Pamela Anger – Novegatti Designs
http://novegattidesigns.blogspot.com/

20. Joan Donovan – Hailey’s Cottage
http://haileyscottage.com/

21. Alison Huie – Ally’s Baubles
http://www.allysbaubles.blogspot.com/

22. Sharon Palac – Sharon’s Jewelry Garden
http://www.sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com/

23. Erica Olmos – Beeb’s Closet
https://beebscloset.wordpress.com/

24. Erin Whitacre – Shattered Time Jewelry
https://shatteredtimejewelry.wordpress.com/

25. Fran Sitton – Sitton Up Front
https://sittonupfront.wordpress.com/

26. Ginger Hammond – Lynn Leigh Designs
https://lynnleighdesigns.wordpress.com/

27. Paula Gaskill – Lovely LaylaBug Jewels
http://www.lovelylaylabugjewels.com/Blog.php

28. Mary Katherine – The Rose Sword
http://theroseswordmdeis.blogspot.com/

29. Renee Webb Allen – Small Stuff Design
http://smallstuffdesign.com

30. Valerie Tilghman- ArtJewelsandGifts
http://artjewelzdimensions.blogspot.com/

31. Chris Cravens Vintage Cravens
http://christinecravens.blogspot.com/

32. Leslie Carver   http://www.adorndivinedesigns.blogspot.com/

33. Donna Parry, JewelryDonna
  http://jewelrydonna.typepad.com/

34. Gina-Marie Hammer – Tangles, Twists and Treasures
http://tanglestwistsandtreasures.com/blog/

35.  Kelly Wymer  Winged Wisdom Enchantments
https://wingedwisdomenchantments.wordpress.com/

39 thoughts on “BUILD A LINE CHALLENGE BLOG HOP #2: Where have you been? Where are you now? Where do you want to go from here?”

  5. Welcome to the world of jewelry making! It’s an artform where you can express yourself with color, movement and shape. Opt for vintage looks or streamline with modern elements. As you like it! It’s all a grand experiment, and the first thing is to find your own fit and pull it together. Cohesion comes first…..then the lines. ENJOY THE JOURNEY! XOXO B’sue

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  6. The necklaces towards the end of your post are lovely. Well, all of your work is but it looks like you’re narrowing down to something exciting.

    Like

    Reply

  12. Excellent presentation of what you’ve done before, what you want to do next, things you have common to pieces that aren’t in a line. Love the way you skilfully walked us through your journey in a logical and orderly fashion.

    Like

    Reply

  14. Love whatr your rowing with the resin Steampunk designs and I povce all the sparkles in your beads as well looking forward to seeing more of your work.

    Like

    Reply

  18. Those yummy pink beads were certainly speaking to me as well! You have some exciting selections for components and once you put your hammer down in making mode, your line should really ring the bell at the fair!

    Like

    Reply

  19. Hi Jeanette, I love how your able to mix the glamourous, shiny, resin work in with your own style of steampunk, clock parts and more. I have a harder time taking what seems like two totally separate ideas and mixing them the way you do. Can’t wait to see your final pieces.

    Like

    Reply

  20. Love all your pictures! I can’t wait to see what you have designed for your line. The stampings you have picked make me curious to see the end result.

    Like

    Reply

  21. I took my time looking at your resin pieces. They are unique, and a way to set your work apart and be different. I saw your talent for creating wonderful focal points for your designs.

    Like

    Reply

Leave a comment