Thursday, August 2, 2012

Watercolor Jewelry

Have been creating some jewelry .
Made from watercolor papers six to seven layers thick.
Then put Banana paper on the backs 

before applying 
six to seven coats of polyacrylic (with sanding between each coat).

Added beads to some.
Left others just so


All hung on a leather cording with
barrel clasps.
That's what I've been up to...
besides weeding,cleaning and cooking...
a girl just has to play!
Right?!!!! RIGHT

15 comments:

Snap said...

Play is a basic necessity!!!!!! Lovely jewelry!

Createology said...

Sharon what a wonderful way to incorporate your beautiful watercolors and make them into jewelry pieces. Joyful...

ginger@bearbits said...

Absolutely! And look at the lovely things that resulted from your playtime. Talent! Talent! Talent!

~ginger

Netty said...

Gorgeous jewellery, have never heard of banana paper before so will have to look that up. x

Barbra Joan said...

Well, you certainly have a a talent for many things.. and this is really different. what a great Idea.!
I too never heard of bananna paper! have a great weekend .BJ

Shirley said...

Hi Sharon, Your jewelry is awesome and different using your water colors. I had to drop in this evening to see what you have been doing. Have a great weekend. Your Missouri Friend.

Janet said...

Playing is good and in your case it's also very productive. I like the paper necklaces! I don't think I've ever heard of banana paper but it looks interesting.

bois-fleurie said...

What a clever idea,they are very unusual,The sort my student grand -daughter would love.

Pondside said...

I'd like to play with such beautiful results. Any one of those pieces would be look lovely with a summer dress or shirt.

Pearl said...

RIGHT!! And what beautiful results, you have more patience then I with all that sanding but ooh la la! Hugs, Pearl

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Wow! I absolutely love these. So unique. Have a great day! Tammy

Debbie Nolan said...

Sharon your jewelry is so gorgeous. What a great idea to use watercolors to decorate. So unique! Thanks for sharing.

wendy said...

Beautiful!!

Maggie R said...

These pieces are gorgeoso Sharon!
I just love them all..
Reminds me of some pins I did quite awhile ago but I used alcohol inks instead of watercolor paint..wish I had kept at least one...sigh
You are so right Sharon whe got to PLAY..
I just got a Verday kit this week...Talk about playing!!!
oxox
((((hugs))))
Maggie

Merry said...

Amazing...you are always coming up with something new. This sounds like such a wonderful technique....looks terrific.