Monday, February 6, 2012

Time to Fly: Vintaj

Secretly, deep down inside I dream of making my abundance as an artist, teacher and healer.  Since I have recently made some small art resolutions to move towards that dream, I am putting myself out there in the design world just a bit more.  I thought the recent offering of a "Mixed Metals" design challenge over at Vintaj would be a great opportunity to take one small and fun step in that direction. 



Update:  Thanks to your support, I finished in the lead!
Thanks to all of you, this piece will also be entered in the annual contest. 

The inspiration for this piece was the lovely pocket watch.  This vintage Elgin was found by a friend of mine while she and her family were letterboxing.  Now that I am more open about my artistry, people find and give me the most amazing things!  When I popped off the back of the watch, I fell in love with the movement.  My plans to take out the inside an make a small assemblage inside went out the window at that point. 




There is amazing workmanship inside of this little guy.  It really does make a nice steampunk focal.  I had been "saving" this for a "special" project and I am glad the inspiration struck to finally use this gem instead of just coveting it!




Another element I really like in this piece are the birds.  I added the texture seen using one of Tim Holtz's embossing folders.  Vintaj's metal accepts these prints amazingly well.  I also find their jump rings can be opened and closed several times and don't seem to lose their shape or get brittle as other base metal findings do.  Their products are pretty dreamy, I cannot wait to get my hands on the new patinas!  Some of my Vintaj findings were purchased at a new place in town called The Beading Bar

Thank you so much for stopping by as always dear readers.  Extra super duper thanks for voting, if you chose to help me out.  I really cannot express enough, how much it means to me. 

Cheers,

Rhea

22 comments:

  1. That is quite a piece of art! I went over and voted - it was a very simple process too, which is nice!

    Now, please go to my facebook page and 'like' me!

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/GypsyRoadBeads/316608898352777

    Thank you!!!!

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  2. Beautiful piece Rhea. I'll go over and vote now.

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  3. Just went over and voted. Love this! Good luck. Laura

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  4. Oh Rhea - this IS lovely! Trotting over to vote for you now! xoxo, c

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  5. Beautiful Rhea, i just voted, goodluck.

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  6. beautiful piece Rhea. Heading over to cast my vote!

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  7. What a Beautiful piece!!! I voted and your was definately my favorite. Shari (cricutrookie)

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  8. Gorgeous, SG. You are at 31% right now and I voted. Good luck to you.

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  9. Those watch works are indeed gorgeous! I voted for your lovely, bold piece!

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  10. This is a beautiful piece of art. Thanks for sharing...off to vote.

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  11. got my vote hon...u are awesome! good luck!

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  12. This is such a beautiful necklace, it deserves to win.

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  13. This is wonderful! I am so glad you left the workings inside, they are beautiful! I am hopping over to vote for you!

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  14. What a great piece. Wonderful inspiration.

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  15. Rhea, it's fabulous! I loved every single detail of it, and you deserve to win. I voted for you and I wish you good luck!
    Dorly Weitzen, Israel

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  16. Really great piece of art"

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  17. Fabulous Rhea, I'm so sorry I missed the voting deadline your #1 in my book. Best of luck!

    I read on my blog about your interest in being published. if you'd like some pointers let me know I'd be happy to share!
    Hugs Lynn

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