Twilight Dream

A few days ago, I was making a necklace. My camera happened to be sitting nearby, so I snapped a pic:

I was finished with most of the design process and into the building phase. (In the upper right corner, Gonzo was keeping me company that day! LOL) I just sort of flashed back to when I first started making jewelry. I was in junior high. My mom got me a set of mini-pliers (those were the days before you could get them in craft stores. She had to go into the tool department at Sears!) which I still use to this day. And I still set them out almost exactly the same way every time.

Also, when I was in junior high, I was in the middle of my 5 year tour of duty with braces. Aside from all the choking on plaster at the orthodontist’s office, the other memory I’ve brought with me was the 10+ pairs of pliers that were always neatly laid out one inside the other. I used to do the same thing, but I guess I’ve gotten a little lazy in my old age. Plus, this way, whatever I use in whichever hand is right there. I need not go far.

So, anyway, back to the necklace… It turned out quite well. I tried a few new things (like finishing the design during the building process rather than before) that may not work for every necklace, but definitely did for this one. That makes more options for each one.

What was peculiar about the whole process was that I’d twittered about making a necklace and told myself that I’d get it photographed and listed, too, all on the same day. Then…I goofed and accidentally listed the wrong one. Whoops! I suppose a day or two late is better than never, huh?

Always feel free to stop by my storefront at TwilightsFancy.ArtFire.com. I add something new every day. For more information on the necklace I just made (or to buy it!), click here!

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