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Artchain Day 4

Artchain (nonconsecutive) day 4 – I was nominated  to post an item of artwork a day for 5 days, and to nominate others…

This necklace is another “failed” attempt. Made with Baltic amber cabochons, vintage Italian bronze & sterling silver plated seed beads, tons of swarovski, amber, topaz, citrine & Bali silver beads in 2001. I was unhappy with the neckline, and kept ripping it apart to redo (beadworkers call this “rippit stitch” 😉 ). I was so tired of fighting with the neckline that I let it sit unfinished until 2011. Even then, I was wary because I knew that it would only drape properly on a well endowed woman. I decided that it was time to let it go and move on. I listed it for sale – including the information about who/how it would fit – and received an inquiry within a week.

The woman who bought had been looking for an amber statement necklace for some time, and she had a very specific concept for it. This piece connected *perfectly* to her personal mythos (too personal to share, but trust me — perfect match). When she sent me the picture of her wearing it, I knew that it was truly made for her.

I find that intricate beadwork often sells more slowly than simpler/faster crafts, but when those pieces do sell, they seem to go to the exact right person… as if the piece was just waiting for that person to find it.

Baltic Amber Necklace © 2011 Andrea Adams
Baltic Amber Necklace © 2011 Andrea Adams
Baltic Amber Necklace © 2011 Andrea Adams
Baltic Amber Necklace © 2011 Andrea Adams
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