Saturday, 2 February 2013

CLIMB!

It is a steady climb to "master" the art of jewellery creation. and I am only just starting. My word is CLIMB.

I wanted this piece to represent where I came from as well as where I am going (not sure I will make it - the climb can be steep at times) therefore....

The technique as well as the materials used (vintage African beads strung on leather cord) are primitive while the message is born of the computer age (binary code - just a series of "0s" and "1s", representing on and off) where each letter is represented by a combination of 8 "0s" or "1s".

My word is 01100011 01101100 01101001 01101101 01100010 (CLIMB).

Please let me know what you think. Thanks for looking.



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14 comments:

  1. Tanya2 February 2013 at 07:54

    I love that you used binary code in your necklace. I would never have thought of that and the result is gorgeous.

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    1. macmillanmarie12 February 2013 at 10:45

      I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much.

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  2. Tracy Statler2 February 2013 at 08:06

    Yes - it's a neat idea to relate the code to the beading. I wish you luck with your climb. I am sure you will do fabulously! Thank you so much for contributing to the challenge.

    Tracy

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    1. macmillanmarie12 February 2013 at 10:52

      I really appreciate your work in hosting this challenge. It was alot of fun. I have not used binary code in a really, really long time. BTW your piece is great! I am trying to work with cord and leather more this year. Thanks.

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  3. Adrienne2 February 2013 at 12:42

    What an awesome interpretation of a word!

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    1. macmillanmarie12 February 2013 at 10:57

      Thank you for your kind words. Your interpretation is LOVE is beautiful.

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  4. Lisa Yang Jewelry3 February 2013 at 07:56

    What a great idea! Good luck with your climb!
    Http://lisayangjewelry.com

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    1. A Polymer Penchant3 February 2013 at 17:21

      I thinkg it's a brilliant idea! A great way to have a meaningful message whispered rather that say shouting. Enjoy your journey, may your climb be steady and true - to the top!

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    2. macmillanmarie12 February 2013 at 11:04

      I loved your blog post describing your process. I really believe that life is a journey not a destination. Your "kindness" is appreciated.

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    3. macmillanmarie12 February 2013 at 11:07

      Your word, "manifest" is great and I love how you have almost hidden it ---- Thanks for your comment.

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  5. TesoriTrovati4 February 2013 at 21:11

    What a clever idea! A hidden message in coded jewelry. Very cool and a great word for the year. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the day. Erin

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    1. macmillanmarie12 February 2013 at 12:01

      Thank you - I follow your blog regularly and take inspiration from your words.

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  6. Anonymous7 February 2013 at 22:20

    That's a really unique way of incorporating your word into your jewellery! And it's made a beautiful necklace.

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    1. macmillanmarie12 February 2013 at 12:04

      Thank you for commenting. Your words are appreciated. You seem to have your hands full with a very rewarding (if not restful) life.

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