Copper Opera

It is really good to know that all the muses of the world are out at some sort of retreat getting refreshed themselves and will hopefully be returning soon. Since a lack of creative motivation and inspiration it seems to happen to so many of us at once, what other explanation can it be? LOL. And you know, I think I had the tiniest glimpse at my personal muse when I opened my kiln this morning. I saw one bead and oooooohhhhed it. Really! I thought "that is a pretty bead", which is really saying something because I thought yesterday's torch session was going to produce nothing but crap. We will see what comes of that pretty little bead later in the week.

As for this creation, it is called "Copper Opera". And yes, the chain is actually brass and not copper, but I really like how copper opera rolls of the tongue so I am keepin' the name. I was definitely inspired by the vintage-esque craze in jewelry. I can't help but think of things having an older feel when using such rustic colored materials. The chain is long, like 45in long. So you can wear this about a dozen different ways. There are two gorgeous hollows on one end, and linked rings on the other. I love the purple, turquoise, and ivory against the brown of the brass, it is just a rich color combo. Don't cha think?