The realms of the faery were often times considered to be sanctuaries for all manners of creatures. Some tales tell of the faerie kind and how they've receded into Otherworldly domains as refuges from the reign of man or in disgust of the human world. Some flee to these magical places because they are hunted and captured for their powers, or because their tribes and clans are at war with each other.
I've created this piece with those stories in mind.
The focal of this piece is made up of a polymer and resin component from Lynn Davis of Expedition D, Vintaj natural brass filigree, vintage sequins from Gail Crosman Moore, Swarovski crystals, and a skeleton key from my family at Green Girl Studios. 
The rest of the piece is made up pearls and Swarovski crystals from Artbeads.com, ceramic rounds from Keith O'Connor, recycled glass from Bronwen Heilman of GhostCow Glassworks, and a shibuichi flower clasp that's also from my family at Green Girl Studios.I quite like how the piece turned out.
14 comments:
As usual, Andrew, it's fantastic! I like how the beads get larger and chunkier as they progress to the fabulous centre focal.
Gorgeous! I love Lynn's pieces and they work so well with all the other beads and components that came out to play on your bead board! Wonderful inspiration! Enjoy the day! Erin
It's beautiful
Delurking to say what a beautiful necklace and what a wonderful way to inspire creativity.
Now that is really Fine wine!!!!
what a beauty!! looks like the new environment is inspiring you to create :))
Gorgeous...I love to click on the photo to get a larger view...the combination of all the shapes sizes and textures just works!
Cheers
Awesome! I do love that focal bead...enjoy your day!
I love this concept and love this piece. Sanctuary is a wonderful word with great connotations and I love the picture your piece puts with it. well done, friend.
WOW, just WOW - Andrew it is gorgeous and such a creative way to use the resin piece.
Obviously I need to send you some more, they definitely like working with you. I'm thrilled you enjoyed working with them, too.
And the story is special too. My grateful thanks for using the resin in your talented hands to create it. --lynn--
Andrew that is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us it is always a pleasure to see your work, both on-line and in publications :)
Marie
http://skyejewels.blogspot.com
I love it! Nicely done. Guess I need to get a bead or two from Lynn!
Looove your jewelry...
This is so weird. I was in a place of refuge seeking sanctuary the last 3 days or so and I go to your blog Andrew and you have this necklace. This beautiful, magical, love mix of a necklace.
I so envy those faeries!
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