Bead&Button News and Make Something Beautiful - Day 43

Best news last week: I found out that my chainmaille jacket was juried into the 2010 Bead Dreams Competition in the new Wirework category. I'll be shipping them the 30,000 jump ring, 8-pound piece of clothing some time this week. Considering that the rest of my armor pieces are going to Bead + Fiber for their wearable art show, I'll be chainmaille-deprived for the next couple months. At least my scalemaille piece is almost done.

Anyway, here's the piece I made today. I usually make things out of aluminum, but I wanted to try a golden design today. I quite like it.

Facere pulchrum!

Vanessa

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Upcoming shows

There is some good jewelry mojo in the air. I think the universe is helping me celebrating my upcoming birthday, because next week is a jewelry extravaganza. Firstly, I'll be showcasing some of my latest designs at the Peoria Art Guild's Jewelry Invitational from February 6-February 13. You can find out more on the Peoria Art Guild's website.

Next week, I'll also be participating in a Chicago fashion speed networking event at Salud Tequila, organized by L'Shanell Event Productions. My pieces will be featured in a runway show that night. It looks like an excellent event!

Time to get back to work. I have lots of jewelry to make.

Vanessa
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