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Crystal Golden Shadow Design Contest
WE HAVE WINNERS!
1st Prize ~ $100 in merchandise from our website to
LaNorma in Virginia for her Golden Shadow Starfish Neckring
2nd Prize ~ $50 in merchandise from our website to
Chris in Colorado for her Twisting Crystal Earrings
3rd Prize ~ $25 in merchandise from our website to
Gina in Florida for her Crystal Golden Shadow Beaded Bead Necklace
Honorable Mentions
Chris in Colorado for her Crystal Links Bracelet and
Gina in Florida for her David Yurman Inspired Canary Cushion Ring
Here for your viewing pleasure are the pictures of the entries & some of the judges' comments:
1st Place ~ Golden Shadow Starfish Neckring ~ the various Swarovski Crystal elements are hand crocheted on the neckring using 26 gauge Artistic Wire ~ and the judges say "Beautiful overall use of the color Crystal Golden Shadow. This design really demonstrates why Crystal Golden Shadow is the most popular color! The concept is very artistic and unique!"
LaNorma's supply list:
Item
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Quantity
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40mm Swarovski Crystal Starfish Pendant ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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1
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16mm Swarovski Crystal Starfish Pendant ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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15
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8mm Swarovski Crystal Bicone Pendants ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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40
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8mm Swarovski Crystal Faceted Rounds ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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40
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Artistic Wire ~ 26 gauge ~ Bronze
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Approximately 2 yards
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Gold Plated Neckring
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1
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2nd Place ~ Twisting Crystal Earrings ~ Polygon Pendants and 2mm Faceted rounds, accented with sage green seed beads ~ and the judges say "the polygon pendants are amazingly intertwined into the seed beads and crystals resulting in a beautiful shape and style! Good use of color!
Chris's Supply List:
Item
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Quantity
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17mm Swarovski Crystal Polygon Pendant ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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6
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2mm Swarovski Crystal Faceted Rounds ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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12
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Size 11 Seed Beads ~ Sage Green Iridescent
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2 grams
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Size 15 Seed Beads ~ Off White Lined Transparent Sage Green AB
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2 grams
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Sterling Silver Earwires
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1 pair |
3rd Place ~ Crystal Golden Shadow Beaded Bead Necklace ~ a delightful combination of 3mm & 4mm bicones and 6mm faceted rounds in Crystal Golden Shadow plus 4mm and 12mm Glass Pearls in Gold along with seed beads ~ and the judges say "Love the combination of the pearls and the crystals! The beaded beads are a very unique shape that contrasts nicely with the roundness of the pearls!"
Gina's Supply List
Item
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Quantity
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3mm Swarovski Bicones ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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112
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4mm Swarovski Bicones ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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181
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6mm Swarovski Faceted Rounds ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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20
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4mm Glass Pearls ~ Gold
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81
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12mm Glass Pearls ~ Gold
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20
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Size 15 Japanese Seed Beads #F3
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5 grams
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Size 11 Delicas #DB0034
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5 grams
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6mm Gold Filled Oval Cable Chain
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2" |
5mm Gold Filled Jump Ring
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1 |
2" 24 gauge Gold Filled Headpin
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1 |
2x2mm Gold Filled Crimp Beads
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2 |
4mm Gold Filled Crimp Covers
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2 |
Additional supplies used: Beadalon Bead Stringing Wire, 6 lb. Fireline (Crystal) and Size 12 Beading Needle
Honorable Mentions:
Crystal Links Bracelet ~ a combination of Crystal Open Squares and 4mm Bicones in Crystal Golden Shadow (which the creator says she LOVES!) plus seed beads ~ and the judges say "nice design ~ good use of open squares!"
Chris's Supply List:
Item
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Quantity
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14mm Swarovski Crystal Squares ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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7
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4mm Swarovski Crystal Bicones ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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8
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Size 15 Seed Beads ~ Gold Luster Gold
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3 grams
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Size 15 Seed Beads ~ Light Copper Lined Transparent Light Amethyst AB
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3 grams
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Size 15 Seed Beads ~ Silver Lined Matte Pale Amber
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approximately 50
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Sterling Silver Clamshell Bead Tips
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2
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Sterling Silver Long & Short Chain
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2"
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Sterling Silver Lobster Clasp
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1
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David Yurman Inspired Canary Cushion Ring ~ a stone and 2mm faceted rounds in Crystal Golden Shadow, plus silver Delicas and seed beads ~ and the judges say "Beautiful ring!"
Gina's Supply List:
Item
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Quantity
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18mm Swarovski Stone with Rounded Edges ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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1
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Size 15 Japanese Seed Beads ~ Crystal Silver-Lined #1
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2 grams
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Size 11 Delicas ~ Silver Plate #DB551
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3 grams
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2mm Swarovski Crystal Faceted Rounds ~ Crystal Golden Shadow
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49
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Other Supplies used: Size 12 Beading Needle & 6 lb Fireline (smoke)
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