Time

This is post 1,078. I’ve been making blog entries since July, 2009. Over a decade! Who’d have thought that would happen when I started?

It’s time to move on. Rather than completely revamp this blog (the template is old, the widgets have grown grey, the sidebar is mostly expired) I’m moving to new(ish) platforms. You can find me as sz.musil on Facebook, and as szmusil (no dot) on Instagram.

There will still be plenty of images, fancy jewelry, anecdotes and goings on. Thanks to everyone who’s read this far, and I hope, will continue reading.

Skeksis

So, what are Skeksis, you ask? Well, are you asking? Skeksis were the bad guy creatures in “Dark Crystal”. The puppets were described as part vulture,part dragon, part reptile. That’s a lotta parts! They were also prone to some outlandish garb, being fond of capes and feather ruffs.

The photo doesn’t do these earrings justice. They are so much more vibrant than the colors suggest.

Molded bird skulls, shibori silk, glass opal and seed beads.

Bolo 6

I finished this bolo quite some time ago, but don’t think it was ever posted. So, here you go.

I was playing around with combing various types of focals when the owl and faceted turquoise rock popped out. I’m calling it a rock, well, because it’s unrefined looking.

Bolo with hand carved owl, turquoise, seed beads, leather.

Day of the Dead XVIII

Day of the Dead goes on Safari

Sugar skulls, zebra printed leather, pearls and lentils.

Enjoy!

Betty Boop

Betty Boop was an animated cartoon created by Max Fleischer. Betty was quite the prolific character, starring in over 90 films from 1930 – 1939. She was originally voice by Margie Hines, and today by Cindy Robinson and Sandy Fox. It is rumored that Clara Bow was the inspiration for Betty.

I always associate Betty Boop with polka dots. When I found this dotted silk, I knew the two were a match meant to be. There’s no focal, just spots and dots and little bits of shine. The roped edging alternates between shiny and matte.