Bead Dream Winners 2013
This year I was delighted to be a finalist in both the Seed Bead and Crystal Jewelry Categories in the prestigous Bead Dreams, Bead Artistry Contest (Milwaukee, USA).
No wins this year, but a finalist for two years running is an achievement I not ever imagined possible.
Congratulations to each and every winner and finalist at this years Bead Dreams contest.
Crystal Jewelry Cateogory Finalist 2013. The Jewelled Net of Indra
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| The Jewelled Net of Indra |
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| The Jewelled Net of Indra |
Seed Bead Jewelry Category Finalist & Top 5 Battle of the Beadsmith Finalist Arabesque Armour
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| Arabesque Armour |
Best in Show
Carpet "Anastasia" by Tatiana Fitzpatrick
Best in Show runner up
Mira by Sarah Thompson, Wash.
The People's Choice Award: to be advised after June 12.
Lampwork/Glass
1st Place - Floral Wedding Set by Barbara Caraway, AK,
2nd Place - Winter Dreams by Susan Matych-Hager,
3rd Place - Bee Hive by Stephanie White, Ga.
Polymer Clay
1st Place - Reggae Necklace by Melanie Muir, United Kingdom,
2nd Place - Gigantical Fantastical Spider Ring by Kathleen Bingaman, Mich.
3rd Place - Les Fleurs de Paradis by Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, Conn.
Crystal Jewelry
1st Place - Crystal Waterfall by Alla Maslennikova,
2nd Place - Mukades by Guzialia Reed,
3rd Place - Tattered by Diane Hyde,
Metal Clay
1st Place - The Ruins by Christie Anderson, Ariz
2nd Place - Growth by Julia Rai
3rd Place - Mokume Gane Tortoise by Cindy Pankopf, Calif.
Wirework
1st Place - Mira by Sarah Thompson, Wash.
2nd Place - Phoenix Jacket by Vanessa Walilko, Ill.
3rd Place - Penny Pincher by Omniobadiah Mee
Handmade Buttons or Beads
1st Place - Robot Party by Joan Miller, Fla.
2nd Place - Dragonflies by Joan Miller, Fla.
3rd Place - Tuscany Flowers by Vladislav Ivanov and Kremena Ivanova
Finished Jewelry
1st Place - Demon of Screamin' a Dedication by Sherry Serafini, Pa.
2nd Place - Angel Armor by Heidi Kummli, Colo.
3rd Place - Jurassic by Anneta Valious
Seed Bead Jewelry
1st Place - Blue Feather by Andrea Grzabka, Calif.
2nd Place - Picnic in May on Lilac Way by Marsha Wiest-Hines
3rd Place - Violet Blossoms by Gabriela Mendez Fernandez, Spain
Objects or Accessories
1st Place - Carpet "Anastasia" by Tatiana Fitzpatrick
2nd Place - "Peep Show" Beaded Corset by Laura McCabe
3rd Place - Baas by Gabriella Van Diepen
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