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Found Objects & Miscellaneous Category
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Double Luck
Artist: Linda Valentino Michel (Weeki Wachee, FL)
First Place, Found Objects & Miscellaneous
"In a challenging economy, I am always trying to come up with ways to use left over bits and pieces of findings. I call these my "No Findings Left Behind" pieces. Four inches of chain, a couple yards of leather, a miscellaneous hammered ring, none matching but all can come together in a mixed-metal look! Also, the one thing that can make a piece stand out (with so much beautiful jewelry out there) is the personalization that photos can bring. In my collection of vintage photos, I found a precious Asian child and searched through my stash for Chinese inspired beads. And so "Double Luck," since the I Ching coin and jade are said to promote good luck!
Rings & Things' brass dog tags are just PERFECT for showcasing photos, and one can use a diamond glaze, epoxy (as I prefer) or even clear nailpolish to coat the glued-on photo. (The frame of the [rolled-edge] dog tags allows one to press the tag onto the paper to get a perfect pattern guide to cut from). My favorite thing about this eclectic charm bracelet is that after a few wearings, the leather becomes soft and supple, like your favorite old leather jacket. And really, the way a piece of jewelry "feels" on you is as important as the way it looks!" -- Linda Valentino Michel
In addition to the jade gemstones and Chinese coin, this design also gets its Asian flair from the bright red cinnabar bead.
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