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AJE Earring Challenge: Week 3 & 4



Although I am not happy with Week 3, I absolutely love Week 4.  I love dangles.  Week 3 was made with antique gold findings and lampwork beads by Carolyn Harman of the Miami Valley Lampwork Bead Artists.  Week 4 was made using gunmetal findings and more lampwork beads by Carolyn Harman.  I will probably be using a lot of her beads, especially since she started making tiny lampwork beads perfect for earrings.  I am fortunate that she s my friend, and she also attends open bead night at my favorite bead shop STASH and she brings her new stuff to sell at the shop.  I love showcasing local artists in my beadwork and jewelry making.  If you are in the Ohio area and have beads or other handmade findings that you sell, leave a comment below.  Now onto week 3 and 4 of the Year of Jewelry challenge.

Don't forget to check out my post on the Art Bead Love Chain Giveaway!  Drawing is tomorrow!


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  1. Lori Bowring MichaudJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    I like the week 3 earrings Renetha. What is it you don't like about them?

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    1. lamplight craftsJanuary 20, 2013 at 11:24 PM

      In the pic the earrings are kind of crooked and the end caps don't sit perfectly. But that's just perfectionist in me.

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