The Ugly Necklace Contest

Land of Odds : Sixth Annual, 2008
The Ugly Necklace Contest
A Jewelry Design Competition With A Twist
...GO VOTE & EVALUATE...

Christina Zawadecki
from Orlando, Florida

"Toy Soldiers"

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Wearing

POEM

Toy Soldiers

Beaded Toy Soldiers on a string
March left right left for victory
Poor boys fight a rich mans war
An atrocity not to be ignored
Thoughts of all lost
Yet strong hope for a peace
A time when their mission
Is fully complete.

Disclaimer by the artist:
In no way does this necklace attempt to promote war or the evils that occur in battle. I love America, and am proud of the services of our brave men & women.

Front View

MATERIALS:

22 gauge galvanized steel
12 model army soldiers, 1 tank, and 1 vehicle drilled for bead holes
G.I. Joe figure with American flag
Synthetic pearl and gold beads
Gold, base-metal French ear hooks
Silk and plastic flowers
Model size gas pump
Silver paint, various colored markers
Clear stretch cord
Head pins
Base metal chain
Glass, wooden, stone, Swarovski, and acrylic beads
Brooch pin finding
Safety pin finding
Safety pin
Ribbon
Lobster-claw clasp

Close Up Showing How Pieces Strung On

Clasp Assembly
The "noose" -"this war is placing a choke-hold on our nation."

...GO VOTE & EVALUATE...

Christina Zawadecki
Orlando, Florida

"Toy Soldiers"