Day Twenty Eight

I realized after today's session was over that I will not have enough "camel" - or is it "calfskin"? -  to complete the two panels. I had a consult with Milos about the upper triangular wedge above the design and we concluded that I should order enough tiles to fill the area above too. We had been thinking we could use the regular Elements Yttrium tiles for that, but realize the 1/4 inch thickness would be troublesome. I ordered a replenishing assortment (cinnamon, camel, brick, calfskin and adobe) of earthy colors in ceramic tiles from Mosaic Art Supply for about $50 including shipping.
I felt a bit rushed today and had a little trouble with calm and focus, realizing how I usually take my state of mind for granted. I shouldn't! I am not burning out at all, but I think maybe taking the day off on Mother's Day got me out of flow! I also spent the morning starting and not quite finishing three very focused and demanding pieces of jewelry. Maybe I was just tired!

Below is the custom jewelry ensemble, which I finished after dinner. I used copper wire as a foundation then sewed plundered gems and beads and nifty coiled wire leaf motifs from the fabric and added some beads of my own, and the findings. The earrings and necklace are intended to be worn with a dress made from the fabric. I had shortened it for a friend/customer and we planned the jewelry together, using the heavily bejeweled and embroidered remnant from the hemming as inspiration and "shop"!