Karen Landis » Necklaces

Transform With The Metamorph

Karen — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:47:51 +0000

This is a design I created for a necklace that can be worn in its longest state or taken apart to wear as separate pieces. Take a look at how to wear my “Metamorph” design.

Examples of necklaces created with my Metamorph design:
Quartz with Blue and Green Swarovski Crystal
Quartz and Pink Swarovski Crystal
Quartz, Swarovski Pearl and Crystal
(the necklace in the video has already been sold)

Change It Up With The Changeling

Karen — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:23:06 +0000

This is a design I created for a necklace that can be adjusted to adapt to different neckline styles. Here’s how to wear my “Changeling”.

Examples of necklaces created with my Changeling design:
Opalite with Chain Tassel (necklace in video)
Lime Turquoise and Peridot
Fossil Coral and Carnelian
Mookaite, African Opal, Hematite, Swarovski Crystal and Jasper

How To Wear A Look Look Look Necklace

Karen — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:30:14 +0000

Since some of my pieces offer more than one “wearing opportunity”, theÂ Hornet’s Nest Crafters suggested I create a few videos to show you how each design works. Here’s the idea behind my “Look Look Look” necklaces.

Examples of necklaces created with my Look Look Look design:
Crazy Lace Agate, Hematite and Black Labradorite (necklace in video)
Jasper, Carnelian and Smoky Quartz with Hand Forged Wire Rings
Wood Jasper, Bronzite and Freshwater Pearl
Jet Swarovski Crystals with Hand Forged Wire Rings

Mint Hill Arts Spring Jewelry Show

Karen — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:43:09 +0000

Last Saturday and Sunday, I participated in the Mint Hill Arts Spring Jewelry Show. Here’s one of the pieces I took to the show. It’s a jasper pendant with smoky quartz on one sideÂ and synthetic chalcedony on the other. It’s wrapped with sterling silver wireÂ and hasÂ a sterling silver extender chain and clasp. You can check out a few more pieces from the show in myÂ gallery.

It was inspiring to see other people’s jewelry and the artwork on display at the center. I enjoyed meeting the people who attended and chatting with the artists who are members of Mint Hill Arts. I feel lucky to have been asked to participate. Thank you Tammy for pulling the whole thing together. You were so wonderful to work and show with. I hope we’re able to do it again soon.

Introducing My 3 in 1 Necklace

Karen — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:39:02 +0000

I just added someÂ pieces I recently completedÂ to my Etsy shop. Here’s one of my newÂ 3 in 1 necklaces.

It is designed to be worn three different ways. The wearer turns it to the sideÂ they wish to display. It has an ornate S clasp that is functional andÂ works as aÂ ”bead”Â element. I’m very interested in designing necklaces that are assymetrical and offer different options (I like to think of them as wearing opportunities).

I came up with this design idea after a prolonged struggle with a necklace that just wouldn’t “work”. Sometimes, things don’t “work” the first time for a reason. Don’t be afraid to cut it apart and keep playing with it.