ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.13 REVEAL "Finale Part 1"

 

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 13

"Finale Part 1"

Project Runway Season 13 Episode 13 ~ Air Date: 10/16/14

MyLifetimevideo13.13 here!

 Season 13, Episode 13- Tim Gunn and the designers travel to Rome for inspiration and fabric shopping before heading home to work on their collections for New York Fashion Week. They were asked to present the judges with 3 looks from their collections for a pre-fashion week preview show. 

EtsyMetal Translation: Our EtsyMetal jewelry challenge was to create 3 unique charms, these charms should represent you and your individual style!

Anna Severina Fell

Here are my 3 charms for finale part 1!

Sterling Silver

 

Guest Submission by Leidi Jorge

Episode finale: Tornado Serie.    

Copper, thread, seed beads.

 

 "I chose the piece made in episode 5, was one of my favorite pieces of this challenge and used it as inspiration for this finale.

An interesting coincidence is that the original piece was inspired by winning outfit in that episode, a beautiful blue fringed dress designed by Sean Kelly who ended up the winner of this season."

 

Victoria Takahashi~Experimetal

"I wanted to share that I actually attempted to make 3 charms last week but only made this far!

It is an assemblage of "earth, wind & fire". The antler represents the earth, the abstract copper wing is air and the lava rock underneath I am going to cut a hand faceted cabochon and for all to be worn clustered together. So these will be my next project on my to do list to finish, if you are interested you can see the progress here ;)

 

I want to especially thank Anna Severina Fell & Leidi Jorge for working so hard and making some truly wonderful and inspiring pieces this season! You to ladies are troopers and thank you for playing, you really made it work!

 

I will wrap this season up with this being our final PR blog post for this 13th season.

Congratulations to Sean Kelly and runner up Amanda Valentine!

Thank you Project Runway, we love your show!

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.12 REVEAL "Who's in and Who's out"

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 12

"Who’s in and Who’s out"

MyLifetimevideo 13.12 here!

Project Runway Season 13 Episode 12 ~ Air Date: 10/09/14

 Season 13, Episode 12- The designers challenge was to create a street chic look inspired by NYC and a new look from a losing look.

 

Our EtsyMetal jewelry challenge was to take a past piece  you made that you can revamp into something you can be proud of!

My apologies for getting this post up so late. Anna from Severin Metals made an wonderful transformation from a band style ring (as seen below) to a fantastic saddle style centerpiece as seen above, such a lovely upgrade Anna!

 

 

NEXT WEEK!

Episode 13: 
"Finale Part 1"

MyLifetimevideo13.13 here!

Project Runway Season 13 Episode 13 ~ Air Date: 10/16/14

 Season 13, Episode 13- Tim Gunn and the designers travel to Rome for inspiration and fabric shopping before heading home to work on their collections for New York Fashion Week. They were asked to present the judges with 3 looks from their collections for a pre-fashion week preview show. 

EtsyMetal Translation: Our EtsyMetal jewelry challenge will be to create 3 unique charms, these charms should represent you and your individual style!
>Due date is extended this week to Saturday the 25th at midnight PST.<

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*guidelines for guest participants*

The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made with intent for that weeks challenge. Then post your  Flickr, FB links (I need to be able to grab the photo) in this weeks comment area below, I will retrieve them as they come in before the deadline.
>Due date is extended this week to Saturday the 25th at midnight PST.<
We will post your name, link, description (you write) and a picture of your piece on this blog. Remember, the deadline for submitting your link is always on Thursdays, 12 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. This next week the blog post will go up on Friday. Sunday.

 

ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.11 REVEAL "Highest Bidder"

 

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 11

"Highest Bidder"

 MyLifetime video 13.11 here!

Project Runway Season 13, Episode 11 ~ Air Date: 10/02/14.

For the challenge, working in pairs, the designers bid on storage units to gather materials for their challenge. When it comes down to the final two designers for elimination the judges throw in a twist and put them to the ultimate test.

Our EtsyMetal Translation:

Was to challenge you to make something out of the materials they had in their storage lockers! There was a lot to work with below and of course you can use Metal!

Locker 1: Upholstery Fabric

Locker 2: Children's toys

Locker 3: Blue movers blanket (like Chars winning look)

Locker 4:  Japanese Shoji screen or Dolls

 Locker 5: Leather or Astro Turf

Anna Severina Fell

Picked Locker #5 and made a leather and pearl choker.

Guest Submission!

Leidi Jorge 

Picked Locker #2 and made "funny necklace"

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NEXT WEEK!

Episode 12: 
"Who's in and Who's out"

MyLifetimevideo 13.12 here!

Project Runway Season 13 Episode 12 ~ Air Date: 10/9/14

 Season 13, Episode 12- The designers challenge was to reate a street chic look inspired by NYC and a new look from a losing look.

 

EtsyMetal Translation: Our EtsyMetal jewelry challenge will be to take a past piece  you made that you can revamp into something you can be proud of!
If you do not have any old pieces to reconstruct, then try going through your history and remake an old design into a current one! Have fun!

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*guidelines for guest participants*

The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made with intent for that weeks challenge. Then post your  Flickr, FB links (I need to be able to grab the photo) in this weeks comment area below, I will retrieve them as they come in before the deadline.
We will post your name, link, description (you write) and a picture of your piece on this blog. Remember, the rigid deadline for submitting your link is always on Thursdays, 12 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts will go up on Friday. 

 

ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.10 REVEAL "Muse on the Street"

 

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 10

"Muse on the Street"

MyLifetime video 13.10 here!

Project Runway Season 13, Episode 10 ~ Air Date: 9/25/14.

For the challenge, the designers will have to hit the New York City streets to find their muse. They must each convince a complete stranger to undergo a makeover by Mary Kay as they design a look for them.

Our EtsyMetal Translation:

Pick your favorite of the 6 designers still left in the competition and use him/her as your own personal muse this week!

Anna Severina Fell 

"A modern abstract K for Kini Zamora! Sterling and green tourmaline."

 

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NEXT WEEK!

Episode 11: 
"Highest Bidder"

MyLifetimevideo 13.11 here!

Project Runway Season 13 Episode 11 ~ Air Date: 10/2/14

 Season 13, Episode 11- Working in pairs, the designers bid on storage units to gather materials for their challenge. When it comes down to the final two designers for elimination the judges throw in a twist and put them to the ultimate test.

EtsyMetal Translation:

This week was a little tough to decide so I asked Anna of SeverinMetals to help brainstorm, thanks Anna!

 I saw the preview for next week and it will be recycling a losing look. So to try and not be too repetitive, this week we will challenge you to make something out of the materials they had in their storage lockers! There's a lot to work with below and of course you can use Metal! 

Locker 1: Upholstery Fabric

Locker 2: Children's toys

Locker 3: Blue movers blanket (like Chars winning look)

Locker 4:  Japanese Shoji screen or Dolls

 Locker 5: Leather or Astro Turf

 ***

*guidelines for guest participants*

The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made with intent for that weeks challenge. Then post your  Flickr, FB links (I need to be able to grab the photo) in this weeks comment area below, I will retrieve them as they come in before the deadline.
We will post your name, link, description (you write) and a picture of your piece on this blog. Remember, the rigid deadline for submitting your link is always on Thursdays, 12 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts will go up on Friday.  

 

ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.9 REVEAL "The American Girl Doll"

 

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 9

"The American Girl Doll"

MyLifetime video 13.9 here!

Project Runway Season 13, Episode 9 ~ Air Date: 9/18/14.

Season 13, Episode 9 - The designers have to show their inner youth when their challenge takes them to the American Girl Store. They are tasked with creating fashionable, age appropriate looks for their young female models based on the American Girl Historical Character line.

Our EtsyMetal Translation:

Here are the 8 American Girls in the "Be Forever" line. 

We asked our team members to pick from one of the 8 American Girls in the new Be Forever line to use as inspiration for this weeks piece!

Anna Severina Fell Picked Samantha!
…a tiny sterling heart and banner with a delicate chain.

 

Guest Submission

Leidi Jorge ~ picked Kaya!

Cow horn focal piece, seed beads, coral, nacar, and bone beads.

 

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*guidelines for guest participants*

The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made with intent for that weeks challenge. Then post your  Flickr, FB links (I need to be able to grab the photo) in this weeks comment area below, I will retrieve them as they come in before the deadline.
We will post your name, link, description (you write) and a picture of your piece on this blog. Remember, the rigid deadline for submitting your link is always on Thursdays, 12 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts will go up on Friday.

 

NEXT WEEK!

Episode 10: 
"Muse on the Street"

MyLifetimevideo 13.10 here!

Project Runway Season 13 Episode 10 ~ Air Date: 9/18/14

 

Season 13, Episode 10 - For the challenge, the designers will have to hit the New York City streets to find their muse. They must each convince a complete stranger to undergo a makeover by Mary Kay as they design a look for them.

 

EtsyMetal Translation: Pick your favorite of the 6 designers still left in the competition and use him/her as your own personal muse this week!

 

Amanda Valentine

Char Glover

Emily Payne

Kini Zamora

Korina Emmerich

Sean Kelly

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.8 REVEAL "The Rainway"

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 8

"The Rainway"

 

The Project Runway challenge:

Unlike any other challenge on Project Runway, the designers need to step it up when they are challenged to create avant garde looks that will be able to stand up to the elements, especially the rain. This time, the runway will be transformed into a rainway!

The EtsyMetal Translation:

Use the inspiration or your interpretation of "RAIN" to make a piece of jewelry!

~

And here is our one team members' reveal!

Anna Severina Fell

Sterling Silver.

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NEXT WEEK!

Episode 9: 
"American Girl"

MyLifetime video 13.9 here!

Project Runway Season 13, Episode 9 ~ Air Date: 9/18/14.

Season 13, Episode 9 - The designers have to show their inner youth when their challenge takes them to the American Girl Store. They are tasked with creating fashionable, age appropriate looks for their young female models based on the American Girl Historical Character line.

 

Our EtsyMetal Translation:

Here are the 8 American Girls in the "Be Forever" line. 

Here are the 8 American Girls in the "Be Forever" line. If you go to each individual girls link, you can find more little tidbits of information about their lives, clothing, etc.

Please read their stories below and pick one of these 8 dolls you can identify with for your jewelry inspiration!

Addy Walker 1864

I've escaped to a new life. My whole world is opening wide, but I'm learning that freedom doesn't make everything easy. Through it all, family is what keeps me going. Just the thought of us all together gives me strength.

 

Caroline Abbott 1812

I've outfoxed enemy soldiers, chased thieves on my uncle's farm, and survived an icy dip in Lake Ontario. While I've faced my share of adventures, the bravest thing I can ever do is believe in myself.

 

Josefina Montoya 1824

I always have a moment to listen, a smile to share, and a place in my heart for the people and animals on my family's rancho. Some say I'm too quiet, but I'm never shy about showing how much I care.

 

Julie Albright 1974

I like school and hanging out with friends, and I play on the basketball team. The boys' basketball team. I'll take on any challenge. Sometimes, I take on too much. But that's OK—everything will turn out groovy in the end.

 

Kaya 1764
Wild adventures and amazing surprises are everywhere in nature, and it's hard not to get caught up in the excitement! I'm lucky that my loyal mare, Steps High, always walks the right path—and teaches me to do the same.
 

Kit Kittredge 1934

I love putting my creativity to work, because it sure is fun to solve problems. Whether it's a fussy old typewriter, a school project, or a list of chores—I can figure out how to turn anything into a good time.

 

Rebecca Rubin 1914

When I can put my talents to good use, I act. I'm ready for any role that lets me brighten people's lives—whether gathering around the Sabbath candles with family, helping a neighbor, or giving my all in front of a crowd!

 

Samantha Parkington 1904

I've never met a tree I couldn't climb, a rule I couldn't ruffle, or a friend I couldn't help. I'm all heart and always ready to lend a hand to somebody in need.

~

 

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*guidelines for guest participants*

The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made with intent for that weeks challenge. Then post your  Flickr, FB links (I need to be able to grab the photo) in this weeks comment area below, I will retrieve them as they come in before the deadline.
We will post your name, link, description (you write) and a picture of your piece on this blog. Remember, the rigid deadline for submitting your link is always on Thursdays, 12 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts will go up on Friday.

ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.7 REVEAL "Priceless Runway"

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 7

"Priceless Runway"

 



The Project Runway challenge:

 The designers get a taste of luxury when they have to choose a piece of Chopard jewelry to base their looks around. Tim surprises the contestants with a trip to the Charles James exhibit at the Met for more inspiration.

The EtsyMetal Translation:

 Last week we asked our team members to pick a favorite Charles James gown and fashion a complementary piece of jewelry to go with! *ETA: or one of his Charles James gowns or Chopard Jewelry used in the episode to be inspired by.

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And here are our 4 team members and 1 guest submission reveal!

Stacey Hansen
I went with something simple that would accentuate the neckline of the dress.

Anna Severina Fell

I made a ring for the dress called 4 leaf clover.

 

Andrea Ring

sterling,brass and pearl shoulder sweepers.

 

Evelyn Markasky

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Guest Submission

Leidi Jorge

I didn´t know this designer before and I was surprised by the''ingeneering'' in the designs of his gowns, the mixture of classic, geometric and elegant styles. There were many costumes that I liked, I relied on the materials available and had fabricated these silver earrings with small geometric shapes and shiny tiny cristal beads to give it an elegant touch at a time.

 

NEXT WEEK!

Episode 8: 
"Rainway"
My Lifetime video 13.8 here!

Project Runway Season 13, Episode 8 ~ Air Date: 9/11/14.



Unlike any other challenge on Project Runway, the designers need to step it up when they are challenged to create avant garde looks that will be able to stand up to the elements, especially the rain. This time, the runway will be transformed into a rainway!

 



Our EtsyMetal Translation:

Use the inspiration or your interpretation of "RAIN" to make a piece of jewelry!

~

*guidelines for guest participants*

The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made with intent for that weeks challenge. Then post your  Flickr, FB links (I need to be able to grab the photo) in this weeks comment area below, I will retrieve them as they come in before the deadline.
We will post your name, link, description (you write) and a picture of your piece on this blog. Remember, the rigid deadline for submitting your link is always on Thursdays, 12 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts will go up on Friday.

ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.6 REVEAL "Rock the Wedding"

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 6

"Rock the Wedding!"
 



The Project Runway challenge:

Inspired by the new trend in untraditional wedding dresses worn by rock stars on their big day, the designers must wow the judges with their own version of an unconventional wedding dress.

 *My Lifetime video here* 

The EtsyMetal Translation:

Last week we asked our EtsyMetal team members to use the same parameters of Project Runway’s challenge and also use inspiration from rock-n-roll weddings to create an unconventional wedding piece for a non-traditional wedding!

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And here are our 2 team members and 1 guest submission reveal!

Anna Severina Fell

Sterling and labradorite wedding necklace.

Michele Grady

 Made from Turquoise, white copper clay and sterling silver.

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Guest Submission

Leidi Jorge

Was I the only one to evoke the song November Rain (one of my fav btw) or just I did take this challenge very literally !?
Well the thing is I ran out of time and couldn´t develope the whole idea about this groom boutonniere, this time used fabricated materials and feathers inspired by the song and my favorite dress on the runway.

NEXT WEEK!

Episode 7: 
"Priceless Runway"

Project Runway Season 13, Episode 7 ~ Air Date: 9/04/14.



The designers get a taste of luxury when they have to choose a piece of Chopard jewelry to base their looks around. Tim surprises the contestants with a trip to the Charles James exhibit at the Met for more inspiration.



Our EtsyMetal Translation:

Please pick a favorite Charles James gown and fashion a complementary piece of jewelry to go with! Now get to work!

***ETA 9/7/14: Or one of Charles James gowns or Chopard Jewelry used in the episode to just be inspired by.***

 

Charles James video exhibit at the Met



Charles James Google image search

 

MyLifetime Episode 7:  full video here!

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*guidelines for guest participants*

The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made with intent for that weeks challenge. Then post your  Flickr, FB links (I need to be able to grab the photo) in this weeks comment area below, I will retrieve them as they come in before the deadline.
We will post your name, link, description (you write) and a picture of your piece on this blog. Remember, the rigid deadline for submitting your link is always on Thursdays, 12 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts will go up on Friday.

ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.5 REVEAL "The Klum of Doom"

 

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 5

"The Klum of Doom!"

The Project Runway challenge:   With the Emmy's quickly approaching, the designers had to put together a look that is stunning enough for Heidi Klum to wear for the Creative Arts Emmy's.    

 *My Lifetime video here*

The EtsyMetal Translation:  Using Sean Kelly’s winning design below, create a piece that is inspired by his winning look!

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And here are our 2 team members and 1 guest submission reveal!

Anna Severina Fell

Here is a tie bar inspired by Amanda Valentines flower and fringe dress.

 

Evelyn Markasky

I matched his fringes with torch-fired fringes attached to a torch fired enamel base.

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Guest Submission

Leidi Jorge

I love fringes that´s why I knew right away what was I going to do, no matter what I wanted to use tassels, I made my own ones with bright tones of blue threads and seed beads. It is a copper ring that can be use as a pendant, so far one of my favorite.

NEXT WEEK!

Episode 6: 
"Rock the Wedding"

 Project Runway Season 13, Episode 6 ~ Air Date: 08/28/14.

Inspired by the new trend in untraditional wedding dresses worn by rock stars on their big day, the designers must wow the judges with their own version of an unconventional wedding dress.

Our EtsyMetal Translation:

This week let’s use the same parameters of Project Runway’s challenge and also use inspiration from rock-n-roll weddings to create an unconventional wedding piece for a non-traditional wedding!

My Lifetime Episode6:  full video here!

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*guidelines for guest participants*

The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made with intent for that weeks challenge. Then post your  Flickr, FB links (I need to be able to grab the photo) in this weeks comment area below, I will retrieve them as they come in before the deadline.
We will post your name, link, description (you write) and a picture of your piece on this blog. Remember, the rigid deadline for submitting your link is always on Thursdays, 12 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts will go up on Friday.

ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.4 REVEAL "A Suitable Twist"

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 4

"A Suitable Twist"

The Project Runway challenge:   For this challenge, the designers repurposed and remixed an array of men's vintage suits to create a look for the modern woman.     *My Lifetime video here*

The EtsyMetal Translation:  Cufflinks, tie tack or lapel pin that is inspired by your favorite look on the runway!

And here are our 4 team members and
1 guest submission reveal!



Stacey Hansen

Based off of Fade's can't figure out the correct a) plaid.
in my world you can never go wrong with plaid.

Anna Severinina Fell

Here is a tie bar inspired by Amanda Valentines flower and fringe dress.

Shannon Conrad ~ Mixed Metal Onyx Cuff Links
For this challenge, I wanted to make a piece inspired by Kini's dress (let's face it - he was ROBBED!) I chose to make simple, yet bold cuff links. The simple design and mixed metals make these feel masculine and then I added a touch of femininity by using faceted stones. Sterling silver, copper, onyx.

 Andrea Ring

Sterling Silver Tie bar based on the flower pattern in Amanda's dress.

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Guest Submission

Leidi Jorge
The look I was inspired by this time was not one of the most rated in the runway but I liked because of the romantic touch of the fabrics, then I recycled a tie with similar tones and made a brooch with pendant made of enameled copper and plastic ivory flower.

NEXT WEEK!

Episode 5: 
"The Klum of Doom"

 Project Runway Season 13, Episode 5 ~ Air Date: 08/21/14.

With the Emmy's quickly approaching, the designers had to put together a look that is stunning enough for Heidi Klum to wear for the Creative Arts Emmy's.

So for our EtsyMetal Translation:

Using Sean Kelly’s winning design below, create a piece that is inspired by his winning look!

My Lifetime Episode 5:  full video here!

~

*guidelines for guest participants*

The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made with intent for that weeks challenge. Then post your  Flickr, FB links (I need to be able to grab the photo) in this weeks comment area below, I will retrieve them as they come in before the deadline.
We will post your name, link, description (you write) and a picture of your piece on this blog. Remember, the rigid deadline for submitting your link is always on Thursdays, 12 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts will go up on Friday.