Today EBEG begins celebrating our 2nd BEAD FEST!!!!!
~~~Description~~~
EBEG Bead Fest is a seasonal event to encourage our members
to create masterpieces inspired by a commonly chosen Theme. We organize Bead
Fests in every season - which enables our Members to work on their piece nearly
3 months. This is a non-challenge event, when everyone can challenge themselves
to create more professional bead work. There is no prize, no title, no
competition - only the fun and inspirational beading. Participating on Bead
Fests for our members are optional. This provides full attention and perfection
of the entries.
All entries are posted in EBEG Treasuries at ETSY, Our FB Fan Page and here on
the Blog.
~~~The Theme~~~
Romantic, ancient and sometimes steam punkish, filigree has adorned women and
men both throughout the ages. A costume or hairstyle that needed a bit of added
beauty would be complimented with a swirl of metal, gemstone, wood or beaded
glory in the form of filigree adornment. Pendants, brooches, necklaces, hair
combs, barrettes, even swords and shields have sported filigree. I thought that
this component would be a wonderful theme for bead embroidery. No matter what
the filigree is made of, it can be surrounded by beads in any way the artist
sees fit, or even made up of beads itself. There are glorious works out there
that have beaded 'filigree' used as the focal for a necklace or bracelet that
have inspired me. So, anything goes, bead your own filigree, or use a metal or
wooden component - or a pierced piece of faux ivory or gemstone - just include
filigree as your main focal element for your piece and have FUN!!! (The main
focal would also be considered to be multiples, as in a bracelet made of many
small components which each included filigree.)
Throughout the week I will highlight an artist who
participated in the bead fest, so you know who did each work. This is
such an amazing group with a lot of talent. It is a pleasure to be part
of this guild.
