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Saturday, July 27, 2013

August Component of the Month...Melismatic Molten Morsels!

Good morning, and Happy Saturday, all you faithful Art Jewelry Elements readers! I hope you are having a fabulous summer day in your respective time zones!  It is hard to believe that we are only a few days from August!  In only a few short weeks, many of us will be sending the kids back out the door to start a new school year...yikes!  I am about to have a 12 year old in the 7th grade, and it is blowing my mind, just how quickly he got there.

Since I am relatively new to creating jewelry components, I was excited to be able to sign up and offer a Component of the Month.  It took a while to figure out what exactly to offer, but finally decided on some of my Molten Morsels!  These mixed metal pieces are inspired by workshops I have taken with Stephanie Lee, Deryn Mentock, and Richard Salley...they incorporate copper sheet, in this case, layered with molten soft solder and embellished with brass elements. I was drawn to this style and use of soft solder from the very first try.   I love the vintage, or even ancient feel to them.  I can't wait to see what the team here at AJE will create with them.


Sorry for the yucky photos...these suckers are hard to get just right, and the brass reflects off the silver metal.  These have a light antiqued patina on them, but there so many other possibilities...I personally am going to be trying some Vintaj patinas I have stashed away!





Would you like to be a part of the August design team?  It is easy! 

Here's how the giveaway, challenge, and blog-hop will work (please read all the information carefully!)...
  • I will give away 1 component to each of 3 winners selected randomly from those who leave comments below this post by midnight,  Wednesday eastern time. I'll choose the morsel and add connector holes, so you'll be surprised!
  • Please include your EMAIL address in your comment so that I can contact you ASAP should you win.
  • Please (PLEASE) only leave a comment if you can commit to creating a finished piece and blogging about it on the reveal date.
  • The names of the 3 winners will be announced on Thursday, August 1, 2013.
  • The blog reveal will be on Saturday morning, August 31, 2013.
Good luck!  Oh, and be sure to come see the creations by the team and guests for the July components...that reveal is Wednesday, July 31! I can't wait!

Melissa Meman
Melismatic Art Jewelry
Art. Life. Love.



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34 comments:

  1. Kym Hunter DesignsJuly 27, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Great components! I would love to be part of the August design team! My email is kymhunterdesigns@gmail.com

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  2. WindDancerStudiosJuly 27, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Be kind? These are gorgeous! Please please put my name in the hat, I would so love to play with one of these little jewels!

    winddancerstudios@centurytel.net

    Thanks so much for the chance :)
    Dana

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  3. AnonymousJuly 27, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    These are absolutely fabulous! I love the antique look of them! I could not even decide on a favorite! Each one is so beautiful.

    Lee (Stregajewellry@yahoo.com)

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  4. Perri www.ShaktipajDesigns.etsy.comJuly 27, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    I love these! Would love a chance to create with one of them. It would be a cakewalk - they are beautiful and versatile!

    Shakitpaj@gmail.com

    Thanks a bunch - crossing my fingers!
    Perri

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  5. sandi mJuly 27, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Since I don't have a blog, can't play ... but love these and how you added the brass pieces.
    I play with molten solder frequently having also been a student of Richard and Stephanie. It is so much and the possibilities are endless and one of a kind.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 27, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Oh, these are wonderful and just the kind of thing I love to create with! I'd love an opportunity-

    jww616@yahoo.com

    Joan

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  7. AliceJuly 27, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    I love these molten morsels and would be thrilled to have the chance to create a piece with one of them.

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  8. baymoondesignJuly 27, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Melissa-your components are lovely. I would be thrilled to win an opportunity to create with your work. I can definitely commit to getting a design competed and blogging about it.
    Baymoondesign@gmail.com

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  9. SaraccinoJuly 27, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    I would also love to play with you work! :)

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  10. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)July 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    I don't think I have ever thrown in for a component of the month, Melissa, but I can't resist trying my luck this time. These are heavenly! I was thinking Vintaj patinas, too, but would have to wait and see...

    monurquhart (at) hotmail (dot) com

    Above with the usual adjustments LOL. Thanks!

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  11. IslandgirlJuly 27, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Those look like they would be fun to design around... please add my name fireball.beeds at gmail.com !

    Lynne

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  12. CraftyHopeJuly 27, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Oh I do love your stuff and would be honored to get to design with any of these beauties. I can be reached at CraftyHope at gmail dot com

    Thanks so much for the opportunity!

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  13. Marie CrampJuly 27, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    I totally want in on this! Hope that even though I am in Canada I can qualify to enter.
    skyejewels@live.com
    If I don't respond please try me on Facebook, my computer is down.

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  14. Klassy JoolzJuly 27, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Melissa...those are fabulous and I would love a chance at designing something with one of them. Here's hoping!

    klassyjoolz@yahoo.com

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  15. CheriJuly 27, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    I would love the chance to create a piece of jewelry with one of your components..thank you for the opportunity.
    Cheri
    creativedesignsbycheri@yahoo.com

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  16. KayzKreationzJuly 27, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    These are absolutely gorgeous. I would love a chance to design with one of these. Thanks
    kaythomerson(at)Hotmail.com

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  17. CarolynJuly 28, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Melissa,

    I think your components are great.

    I would love a chance to make something with one of your components.

    Carolyn
    Carolynscreations@live.com

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  18. CindyJuly 28, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Melissa, I have a 12 y.o. entering 7th grade as well! :-) Now I'll have one in middle school, 2 in elementary, and 1 in preschool. Your components are beautiful. I've loved watching all of your designs evolve. I think my favorite here is the Dogwood - so beautiful!

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  19. NEDbeadsJuly 28, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    I would love to work with one of your gorgeous components! What fabulous pieces!! I rarely comment here, but faithfully read all of the AJE posts and adore the community - I am friends with lots of the members on FB, and this site is such a plethora of inspiration and beauty!

    Nancy

    nedale67@aol.com

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  20. Empty nester at lastJuly 28, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    How beautiful those are....would love to have a go at it. Already got the creative juices running...

    Veralynne

    maloneve@gmail.com

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  21. Karin GJuly 28, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Waouw!I love mixed metal and your components are fabulous. I hope I'll have a chance to work with them.
    Karin
    kgrossetgrange@gmail.com

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  22. sandysewinJuly 28, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    All of those components are wonderful. I'd love a chance to create something with one of them. Thanks!

    sandysewin@gmail.com

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  23. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Would love to be part of yor design group
    Lori8448@hotmail.com

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  24. ManekiJuly 28, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Those components look fab! And filled with so many possibilities.

    Would love a chance to win one to create something with.

    manekinekogirl@gmail.com

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  25. TJewellicious by tantiJuly 28, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Aaaw...great..! really lovely..!
    I would love a chance to create with one of them...

    tnt.jewel@gmail.com

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  26. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    I would so appreciate having a chance to win one of these great cmnponents, and absolutely commit to using what I win and sharing photos. Thanks! I'm at mitziec@verizon.net

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  27. Shai WilliamsJuly 29, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    OMG! Those morsels are just delicious! I would be utterly honored to be chosen for the team and would definitely blog all about it.

    blogbabycomcast.net

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  28. UnknownJuly 29, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    I would love to join! I just started a blog and I did my first swap so this would be another 1st! To add to the list ! I love those components and I love to solder so even if I don't win I have found something new to try!
    Debrasheart.blogspot.com/

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  29. KimJuly 29, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Oooh I love these, and I'd love to play. My email is kdworak69@hotmail.com

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  30. TesoriTrovatiJuly 29, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Oh my! I love them! Of course, the key caught my eye immediately, but I do love the exquisite flowers as well. You are on a roll Miss Melissa! And adding patinas would be what I would attempt as well. Enjoy the day! enjoytheday@tesoritrovati.com Erin

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  31. Ema KilroyJuly 29, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Melissa your components are beautiful. I love the work you are doing! I would be honored to create with your wonderful components.
    ~Ema
    ema@emakdesigns.com

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  32. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    These are fabulous, would love a chance to play with them (although given I won one of Diana's pendants last month, I'm sure I won't be as lucky this time around!)

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  33. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    oops, my email address is Melissa_trudinger at yahoo dot com

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  34. YeeLen Spirit DesignsJuly 31, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Gorgeous, so earhty and I have already lost myself in the endless possibilities of what I can create. I would like to have a chance to play with. My email: solmessou2@orange.fr

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