my necklace in the book~~

I was very, very proud to participate in this lovely and insightful book by Jean Campbell, all about Steampunk and how it has played a part in fashion, jewelry design, architecture and other aspects of our aesthetic lives since, it seems, forever. You may see or sense its major influences particularly in Victorian times. Little did I know that when my two oldest children sat entranced in front of Disney's version of Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" for the fiftieth time (way back when VCRS were brand new and you rented your movies from stores) that I would be a part of a fantastic voyage of my own, working on a project for Jean which has turned out to be one of my proudest creations. Thank you, Kate McKinnon (http://www.katemckinnon.com/) for your focal, and thank you, Melanie of Earthenwood Studio (http://www.earthenwoodstudio.com/) for your fantastical contributions of the fine silver focal (Kate) and the porcelain beads (Melanie)! You always rise to whatever occasion or challenge is laid before you both! jean