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 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 our blog 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.
We're late, we're late for an important date!! 
