December 19, 2005

I love making jewelry that moves. It’s ever changing, which creates a sensual shifting of color and sparkle.

In a bracelet that I made recently, I alternated 4mm Swarovski bicones with 8mm yellow Calcite rounds. One 6mm sterling twisted wire jump ring is”floated” over the bicones between the calcite. It’s an amazing piece thatsparkles and shimmers with every flick of the wrist.

Another idea for movement include using silver- or 14k gold-plated Softflexbeading wire, and then adding just a few stones or crystals to the bracelet or necklace. The beads will move with your body, creating a fluid work of art that changes with every moment.

Wire is also fabulous for creating movement. When creating a pendant or neckpiece, don’t always wire beads tightly…let them slide gracefully across the wire to generate energy and animation in your work.

Make the earth move.

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