The Sunapee Fair has ended for another year. Last evening, my husband drove up with me and I picked up my works. As promised, here is a photo of one of my pieces. It's a necklace called "Mermaid's Hair." Several years ago I made a necklace and bracelet of shells made from beads. I wanted to revisit that theme and technique, but adding some new elements. I had some sea stars in the first necklace, but I made the ones in this piece in a different manner that gave them more flexibility and I highlighted them at the center and clasp. I added some right angle weave that I fashioned into long strands and then braided together. I let the ends of the braids dangle and curl to resemble strands of hair, with curly wisps escaping along the sides as well. The top section on the opposite side is made of connected beaded disks. It was fun to take an old idea and make it new. At the Fair opening reception, it was exciting to share it for the first time and to see the wonderful work others had created. It was also great to reconnect with artist friends and hear the new avenues they are pursuing. Often there is the shared theme of struggling with a new technique, vision, or project. While we work alone as artists most of the time, it is reasuring to listen and share with fellow colleagues!