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EssiesJewels — Spirit of the otter totum

Published: 2009-06-09 15:39:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 1368; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 0
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Description This piece i made for =Ellygator 's mysterious objects and totum contest. the moment i read it i knew i had to enter.... Beadweaving as an art is a heritage of the native americans. back to the roots of where this craft that i love so very much originates from... what a challenge. when i develloped the idea in my mind and then on paper i had no idea if it was possible. but somehow i managed. i am extremely happy with the ammount of detail i managed to sneak in. so a fair few close up shots will be uploaded

i hope you all like this as much as i had fun creating it. Its a big step forward to me in beadembroidery to which i am still so very new (for the watchfull eye this is my third beadembroidery )

also re materials i would really like to focus our attention on some of the lush components i got my hands on.
- the eyes of the lady and the little 3D element necklace were made from tiny facetted kyanites: [link] SC06237.jpg
-the eyes of the otter are he tiniest seed fresh water pearl u ever saw!!![link]
Furthermore i used dyed fresh waterpearls,swarovski crystals, 6mm round onyx, shells, wood beads (the otters nose is a black wood bead btw!) & hematites.

the feathers in her hair are from my aunt and uncle's aggeponnes birds, freely shed without force, thank you little ones! the two tiiiiny feathers i got from our local childrens farm, thanks to the lorekeets who kindly shed them for my purpose.

This design is my copyright and may not be used without my written consent please respect artists copyrights. this piece involved over 30hours of designing and creating.

many thanks for watching, feedback and favs up front!

esssssss
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Comments: 46

SkyeTrinity [2010-07-09 02:53:28 +0000 UTC]

Your third beadembroidery! I am just realy taken away with how well designed this is. The flow is stunning and it has an earthy feel.

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EssiesJewels In reply to SkyeTrinity [2010-07-10 19:03:34 +0000 UTC]

haha wow thats so nice thanks!. it took me a fair timespace to design this and get it right

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SkyeTrinity In reply to EssiesJewels [2010-07-11 14:36:35 +0000 UTC]

Your time was definately worth it!

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mynameisjade [2009-10-18 07:10:30 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! Very unique too. Great work!! I couldn't for the life of me ever bead even a fraction as well as you.

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EssiesJewels In reply to mynameisjade [2009-10-24 08:24:49 +0000 UTC]

thats silly! ofcourse you could. my work usually looks a lot more complex then it is beadweaving is fab though. definally give it a try

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mynameisjade In reply to EssiesJewels [2009-10-24 20:36:23 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks.

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stampingqueen [2009-06-28 23:49:58 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely amazing. I do some bead work as well, but nothing on this scale. Maybe someday . This is a stunning piece. The detail is fabulous and the colors are perfect.

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EssiesJewels In reply to stampingqueen [2009-07-10 08:20:28 +0000 UTC]

thanks it sure was a challenge for me as well. i am certain you could muster it up though. it only requires a fair ammount of patience

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stampingqueen In reply to EssiesJewels [2009-07-10 14:58:25 +0000 UTC]

Patience I have, sadly my hands do not tolerate the tiny work as much any more. Therapist says to keep at it though because it keeps my fine motor skills working hard. Just have to do it in small doses. I have a purse pattern (mini one) that I want to give a try to so we shall see how it goes .

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EssiesJewels In reply to stampingqueen [2009-07-11 21:54:49 +0000 UTC]

aww.. bummer. your therapist has a point though... please show me pics when u finish your purse!

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The-MoonWytchCottage [2009-06-27 21:09:05 +0000 UTC]

Fantabulous and Amazing

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EssiesJewels In reply to The-MoonWytchCottage [2009-07-10 08:20:42 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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The-MoonWytchCottage In reply to EssiesJewels [2009-07-10 19:21:26 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome.
Thank You for sharing.

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EssiesJewels In reply to The-MoonWytchCottage [2009-07-11 21:53:55 +0000 UTC]

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SerenaVerdeArt [2009-06-26 14:24:21 +0000 UTC]

Hello!
Your work is featured in my journal you can see it here [link]

Thank you for entering =Ellygator 's contest!

Cheers
~Nadezhda

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EssiesJewels In reply to SerenaVerdeArt [2009-07-10 08:21:38 +0000 UTC]

awwwwwwwwww thank you so very much!!!! sorry for my belated reply. ive been on holidays. just got back and have to get my gifts in order shortly for the winners LOL

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NoBuddy-else [2009-06-23 08:29:16 +0000 UTC]

Oooooooh, I'm So putting you on my watch!! Indeed an artwork!

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EssiesJewels In reply to NoBuddy-else [2009-06-23 09:08:20 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much i try to keep coming up with things more insane LOL

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NoBuddy-else In reply to EssiesJewels [2009-06-23 09:12:21 +0000 UTC]

I like insane! Insane makes stunning works of art. See Van Gogh for instance

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EssiesJewels In reply to NoBuddy-else [2009-07-10 08:22:42 +0000 UTC]

i like the challenge of creating it... i am getting more bold by day though... so perhaps i'll even wear it someday lol

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cuddlefactor [2009-06-18 17:50:43 +0000 UTC]

oh... my goodness. WOW. just wow. incredible, all the details you put in this!!! and I love how the two halves blend together so well in this classy necklace form... really really beautiful work.

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EssiesJewels In reply to cuddlefactor [2009-06-18 19:50:27 +0000 UTC]

thankies dear! it was quite the challenge so i am happy the otter and lady were co-operative LOL

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de-la-montagne [2009-06-11 11:33:54 +0000 UTC]

wow, that just amazing. The otter looks so cute!

Although i'm not quite sure about the little feather, somehow it doesn't really seem to fit this piece, but it also give it a nice splash of colour.

congrats!

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EssiesJewels In reply to de-la-montagne [2009-06-11 11:43:17 +0000 UTC]

how would a feather not suit a native american woman???

thnx for the kind comment

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AriesNamarie [2009-06-11 02:03:42 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully intricate!

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EssiesJewels In reply to AriesNamarie [2009-06-11 09:50:46 +0000 UTC]

thank you! ^^

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talyra [2009-06-10 20:41:56 +0000 UTC]

Holy cow. I love otters. The work in this just boggles my brain... It's perfect for the contest as it's a totem animal AND a mysterious object, the mystery being where you found the patience to complete this!

There is some fabulous art being entered but you should place, if not win. If I had a vote you'd get it.

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EssiesJewels In reply to talyra [2009-06-11 11:43:40 +0000 UTC]

hehehe thnx so much dear thats the sweetest comment. appreciate it!

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anubis-pumpkinqueen [2009-06-10 12:43:23 +0000 UTC]

My god! This is amazing!
You need a lot of patience to make this. I've been making some embroidery, and I know what it takes to do this, and I admire you
Awesome work

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EssiesJewels In reply to anubis-pumpkinqueen [2009-06-10 12:46:35 +0000 UTC]

thnx so much!

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Ellygator [2009-06-09 19:14:42 +0000 UTC]

Awesome piece! I'm honored to have it in my contest!

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EssiesJewels In reply to Ellygator [2009-06-09 19:15:43 +0000 UTC]

it was u who put the idea in my head

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MyFairLadyVT4 [2009-06-09 18:28:37 +0000 UTC]

I love this Esther.

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EssiesJewels In reply to MyFairLadyVT4 [2009-06-09 19:09:54 +0000 UTC]

thnx hun!

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kitica [2009-06-09 17:51:00 +0000 UTC]

don't know what to say!

the necklace is amazing!

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EssiesJewels In reply to kitica [2009-06-09 18:12:10 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much

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pralinkova-princezna [2009-06-09 16:50:19 +0000 UTC]

This is one of your most interesting and varied pieces.

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EssiesJewels In reply to pralinkova-princezna [2009-06-09 18:12:30 +0000 UTC]

awww so sweet! thnx

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GoodQuillHunting [2009-06-09 16:15:41 +0000 UTC]

VERY very cool!! Great job!! Love the components! Hope ya win!

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EssiesJewels In reply to GoodQuillHunting [2009-06-09 18:13:53 +0000 UTC]

ah winning isn't important!... the subject just grabbed me so intensely i had to try this LOL. (though i have to admit those prices are insanely awsome LOL..)

thnx for the sweet comment dear!

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SunGryphon [2009-06-09 16:09:48 +0000 UTC]

My goodness, this is incredible!!! What amazing detail! You must have an unending supply of patience!

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EssiesJewels In reply to SunGryphon [2009-06-09 18:14:45 +0000 UTC]

hahaa i guess i do when it comes to beading. i can be very impatient in other things though thank you for the superkind comment!

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UniquelyYours [2009-06-09 15:57:52 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely amazing! No one else has a chance!! What detail and elegance. Great job Essie!!

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EssiesJewels In reply to UniquelyYours [2009-06-09 18:18:59 +0000 UTC]

then you havent seen the entries i have seen some wonderful pieces this one to me really isn't about winning though. it was a topic that grabbed me instantly and i just really wanted to try this vision. art on its own can be very rewarding. I have already won in that instance caus i went so much further then i have before!

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UniquelyYours In reply to EssiesJewels [2009-06-10 03:34:41 +0000 UTC]

No, I need to go look. I've been a bit preoccuppied with being sick, closing school for the summer, and putting on a huge art show for the students. Now, it's China time! In a short while you hear a new me from a great adventure!! I can't wait. I'm sure to find lots of inspiration there!!

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EssiesJewels In reply to UniquelyYours [2009-06-10 10:49:35 +0000 UTC]

i am sure you will!!!!! i have been sick too since the last 1 and half week. i am so greatfull i am finally getting back on top of things. back to work tomorrow!

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