Articles in Jewelry Crafts January/February 2008 issue
I’ve got two articles in the issue of Jewelry Crafts magazine currently on the newsstand. The first is a spin on an Art Nouveau classic design, called Princess Hyacinth. Here’s the princess:
She’s a pretty one, isn’t she? She’s the work of Alphonse Mucha, a brilliant printmaker who lived from 1860 to 1939. The poster was an advertisment for a fairy tale ballet of the same name, and she inspired this piece:
Obviously, you could use any picture you wanted in this necklace, not just Princess Hyacinth :-)
The second article is about some really quick and easy pins, stitched on a metal mesh background. These work up fast enough that if you made one in holiday colors, you’d have it ready for festive occasions in no time!
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4 opinions for Articles in Jewelry Crafts January/February 2008 issue
Kate
Dec 27, 2007 at 9:43 am
I live near Darmstadt in Germany. It was an art deco centre at one time and pictures of Princess Hyacinth are incorporated into several pieces of public art. I wonder if Mucha worked in the area where I live.
Cyndi
Dec 27, 2007 at 12:12 pm
I don’t know about that, Kate, but the ballet was preformed all over Europe, I believe! I had no idea you live in Germany…how cool is that!?
Mary
Jan 1, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Hi- are there any instructions available to make the beautiful blue beaded pin? Thanks Mary
Cyndi
Jan 1, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Thanks Mary! Yes, the instructions are in the Jan/Feb issue of Jewelry Crafts, which should still be available at local bookstores.
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