Monthly Challenges?

[MuranoSilver]

How does starting with the theme Hearts & Flowers sound Nicci
Valentine suitable but can be added to after
We'll leave it open dated but start another mid Feb to be decided on....
Nic xx

[Ominicci]

Glad you went ahead with the thread. 15th of each month is good timing

[MuranoSilver]

Nicci - it was such a great idea of yours and has been loads of fun,
does anyone have any suggestions as to the next challenge?

If we come up with four ideas I'll do a poll and we can pick the challenge for next month....
(hearts and flowers will remain open for new folks to add to though )
Nic xx

[MuranoSilver]

Throwing some into the pot...
Jumpring challenge? (e.g. chainmaiile, bracelets & stuff using jumprings...)
Colour challenge ~ enamel, fimo, resin anything that adds colour
Mixed Metal Challenge ~ anything with 2 different metals...

Any more?
nic x

[AlexandraBuckle]

something Easter-y?

[Gemma]

Myth and legend?
Mixed media?
New technique maybe? We could post a technique we've always wanted to try at the beginning of the month then the results when we're done.

[Ominicci]

A 'Technique' is a good suggestion Gemma.

And I like the sound of Nic's 'Colour' idea.

Not too keen on 'Easter' myself, but it could be more general e.g. 'Animal', and then that could include bunnies & chicks lol

[AlexandraBuckle]

A 'Technique' is a good suggestion Gemma.

And I like the sound of Nic's 'Colour' idea.

Not too keen on 'Easter' myself, but it could be more general e.g. 'Animal', and then that could include bunnies & chicks lol

Haha! I did think Easter might be a bit silly, but it's the first thing that popped into my head! (probably thinking of chocolate...)

I like the idea of us all exploring a new technique.

[ps_bond]

Plastic deformation. Raised, forged, fold formed, anticlastic raising ( ), domed - anything that makes the metal a different shape from the start point without losing any material.

I like the "new technique" idea too!

[MuranoSilver]

Plastic deformation & anticlastic raising...interesting suggestions
New Technique is a great idea (definitely one of the four up for vote).
I'll do a poll later today then folks can start voting ready for the next challenge on the 15th
Nic x