This month we were challenged with colorful dancers. Below is the information from Erin about the dancers.
I had so many ideas, but I created them in my head, but just couldn't get them to fruition. Below is one that I did try..
But it didn't flow like I wanted. I wanted something that would swing when you moved to kind of represent the dancers moving and turning.
After much looking through my stash and thinking I found this chain fringe that I had purchased on a whim from a bead store. I figured they, swung when you walked to I attached the different color crystals to the bottom and ear wires at the top and this is what I came up with.
I put then on and they do swing around and "lock legs" when I move.
For more beautiful earrings check out Erin's site at Earrings Everyday.
Til next month...
Keep on Beading
Veralynne
One of the perks of having daughter in a dance school is the chance to witness to some amazing performances. Last weekend was our own dance recital/spotlight showcase (which is truly the best amateur dance performance in Central Wisconsin), but on Tuesday evening about 25 of us traveled about an hour away to the Appleton Performing Arts Center to view an evening of dance from world renowned troupe Pilobolus.
It was thrilling to watch this troupe of about 8 dancers transform on stage. They did a total of five different dances that ranged from raw and gritty to a celebration of the beauty and power of the human form. There was heaven and hell represented along with a great dose of humor in an illusion of escapes through a collaboration with magicians Penn & Teller.
The most traditional piece that we saw was a tango with six of the dancers set against a backdrop of shifting video of colorful buildings in Los Angeles. The dancers were on stage for a total of about 8 counts and cycled on and off at quite amazing regularity, each time wearing something completely different. And I mean, completely different, right down to the shirts, pants, dresses, and jackets that would match the rainbow colors on the screen.
It was thrilling to watch this troupe of about 8 dancers transform on stage. They did a total of five different dances that ranged from raw and gritty to a celebration of the beauty and power of the human form. There was heaven and hell represented along with a great dose of humor in an illusion of escapes through a collaboration with magicians Penn & Teller.
The most traditional piece that we saw was a tango with six of the dancers set against a backdrop of shifting video of colorful buildings in Los Angeles. The dancers were on stage for a total of about 8 counts and cycled on and off at quite amazing regularity, each time wearing something completely different. And I mean, completely different, right down to the shirts, pants, dresses, and jackets that would match the rainbow colors on the screen.
I had so many ideas, but I created them in my head, but just couldn't get them to fruition. Below is one that I did try..
After much looking through my stash and thinking I found this chain fringe that I had purchased on a whim from a bead store. I figured they, swung when you walked to I attached the different color crystals to the bottom and ear wires at the top and this is what I came up with.
I put then on and they do swing around and "lock legs" when I move.
For more beautiful earrings check out Erin's site at Earrings Everyday.
Til next month...
Keep on Beading
Veralynne
I am glad that you showed your first piece. I like to see where the inspiration comes from and how it morphs as you work through it. I have bowls and bins of just such experiements gone awry that I keep and sometimes come back to! I love the swingy movement you captured with your earrings and with the array of colors they would match all her outfits! Thanks for playing along with me in the We're All Ears challenge for May. Stop back to Earrings Everyday on June 5th for the next inspiration! Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteThank you...I had so many ideas, but alas they stayed in my head.
DeleteBeautiful earrings. I love that they have nice movement.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI keep my 'experiments' in ice cream containers to recycle one day, sadly there's more in there than in my 'good to go box'!! I love how 'swingy' your design is and I love the image of 'legs locking'...very clever....xx
ReplyDeleteHadn't thought about using a container for my experiments, will have to give it a try. Thanks!
DeleteWonderful idea -- I also wanted to make tassel earrings, but didn't have a nice piece of chain. Love the design: the colorful crystals look amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour fringe earrings are very fun. And fringe is very "in" right now. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to having ideas in mind that end up being hard to execute in reality. I have several boxes of those babies tucked away. Every once in a while I pull them out to see if I can get them to work. Most times they end up getting shoved back into a cabinet, but it's alway fun to revisit them as my skills improve. Your final product is sweet and swingy. Those will be a blast to wear!
ReplyDeleteThat first design of yours is very interesting. If you give it a bit of time you may still find you can get it to work the way you want. The fringe earrings are a fun option.
ReplyDeleteI can see them move. Great interpretation of the dancing.
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