Silver Necklace from the Laguna

With this Silver Necklace from the Laguna I started out with a completely different pendant at first because I couldn’t get the right ideas for it. To fix that I changed my focus to other complimentary colors and this round metal clay silver pendant, and that did the inspiration both for me and the necklace. The pendant I’ve used in this silver necklace comes from the book Metal Clay in a Day, one of my favorites on how to make metal clay silver jewelry.

I had a blast when I beaded this silver necklace and I got so much inspiration along the whole experience! Not sure from where exactly but it came to me, just like that. Makes one think you have to be grateful when that happens

Inspiration is a funny concept. It might come on it’s own, but you can also encourage it to happen. You can stimulate your inspiration by taking action, for example gather your beads and supplies and just play around. You could also use your favorite fashion or beading magazine to get new ideas. Then, when you see the colors, the textures and the shapes inspiration will kick in along the way and then you can just go for it!

Silver Necklace with metal clay pendant

It’s an amazing feeling as you see the beads falling to place in front of you. The perfect tool for that is the beadboard, there is no better way to make necklaces, bracelets and such. Because you can see in advance how the beads will fit together without stringing them first. One of the best inventions ever! And a great time saver.

In this Silver Necklace from the Laguna I have used sea foam glass beads, green agate gemstone beads, sterling silver spacer beads, silver plated soft flex wire and a metal clay silver pendant. Something which I never regret when I make jewelry is to use the magical crimper. It Makes shiny silver crimp beads like a charm. The finishing touch always looks great! Remember that the details in your necklace design means so much in how it will be experienced eventually.

Trying on the necklace

I must have had thoughts and inspiration about the sea or water when I made this necklace, since that’s all I can think of when I see it now afterwards. Could it be the dream I have about going to a real laguna some day?

Imagine you’re walking in a deep forest. It’s hot but when you move some branches you discover a turquoise laguna with a flowing waterfall… After a breathtaking moment you can’t resist taking a swim it it… That’s how pure inspiration feels like

Using durable and pure metals such as sterling silver or precious metal clay silver in your necklaces or other jewelry is always appreciated when customers value to buy them or not. As for for everyone with allergies, (like me) it might not even be an option to wear anything else than pure silver or niobium necklaces and findings.