Holiday Backlog and Jewelry Poll!
I have mis-budgeted my time egregiously this holiday season. Commisions and social obligations and work and traveling... I can't believe that Christmas is only ONE WEEK away. What the hell happened? I still have about a third of my shopping left to do. Granted, most of the adults in my family are getting wine, but there are still some odds and ends left. My cards are all written out and addressed, but need to be actually sent. Stuff like that.
I am still doing the Holiday Giftlist swap, but now I'm making my deadline be New Year's. 'Cause it's still a holiday. And I have most of that stuff picked out or planned anyway.
Anyway, I've got jewelry on the brain, so take this quiz! Part of it is me wondering what I should buy more of in my next supply order, but I'm also genuinely curious as to trends in taste, and views of jewelry.
And, in conclusion... what kinds of jewelry would you like to see me make? Deities? Themes? Characters? Colors? Materials? Etc. Give me inspiration!
I am still doing the Holiday Giftlist swap, but now I'm making my deadline be New Year's. 'Cause it's still a holiday. And I have most of that stuff picked out or planned anyway.
Anyway, I've got jewelry on the brain, so take this quiz! Part of it is me wondering what I should buy more of in my next supply order, but I'm also genuinely curious as to trends in taste, and views of jewelry.
I like:
Gold toned metal12(4.2%)Silver toned metal34(11.8%)Linked-bead jewelry16(5.5%)Pendant-based jewelry29(10.0%)Old-fashioned beads on a string10(3.5%)Asymmetrical jewelry12(4.2%)Obsessively symmetrical jewelry14(4.8%)Primarily metal-toned jewelry10(3.5%)Very ornate jewelry13(4.5%)Unique styles and shapes30(10.4%)Simple, classic jewelry28(9.7%)Pearls18(6.2%)Crystal/Swarovski/Rhinestones16(5.5%)Gemstones26(9.0%)Glass21(7.3%)Do you have any metal allergies?
Yes, I have to wear surgical steel or sterling silver8(21.1%)Yes, I have to wear some kind of gold1(2.6%)No29(76.3%)Something else I'll describe in comments0(0.0%)What color schemes do you like?
Autumnal colors32(19.4%)Blues and greens-- very aquatic28(17.0%)Icy crystals and gold5(3.0%)Foresty greens25(15.2%)Purples15(9.1%)Very bright colors11(6.7%)Black and white9(5.5%)Sultry reds24(14.5%)Warm oranges15(9.1%)Something else I'll describe in the comments1(0.6%)My favorite gemstones are: (250 character maxlength)
What factors into your decision to buy a piece of jewelry?
Color scheme33(17.9%)Use of a particular stone or material26(14.1%)Resonance with a particular mythic or literary theme13(7.1%)Resonance with personal spirituality11(6.0%)Pricing28(15.2%)Uniqueness26(14.1%)Aesthetic29(15.8%)Whether or not it's handmade12(6.5%)Relationship to the creator4(2.2%)Something else I'll describe in the comments2(1.1%)How do you view jewelry?
1- Purely as an accessory to compliment my wardrobe.4(10.8%)2- An accessory, but I like for my jewelry to have an element of artistic flair.25(67.6%)3- Primarily as an artistic piece, but if it goes with my wardrobe, so much the better.6(16.2%)4- Purely as a standalone artistic expression. Wearable art.2(5.4%)What kind of jewelry do you wear?
Simple earrings26(17.9%)Chandelier earrings21(14.5%)Chokers13(9.0%)Necklaces - 16" - 18"32(22.1%)Necklaces - 19" or longer14(9.7%)Bracelets20(13.8%)Hairsticks/ hair accessories10(6.9%)Ear cuffs7(4.8%)Something else I'll describe in comments2(1.4%)
And, in conclusion... what kinds of jewelry would you like to see me make? Deities? Themes? Characters? Colors? Materials? Etc. Give me inspiration!