Each of my creations truly does begin with a tiny flicker of a vision, and many come from pieces or parts I have purchased from other creators. If you follow this blog, I'm repeating myself here, but I have my favorite artists - those who never disappoint. Their work provides me with so much positive energy, and joy through the process. The necklace below started with an incredible pendant from Staci Louise originals, which I then wire wrapped so I could layer on one of her incredible bronze pieces. I also painted a metal leaf to dangle off the bottom, with a Czech glass flower, rondelle and round. This piece feels like it has a lot to say... if I listen carefully. LaShell Wyskochil sari silk for a soft drape of a necklace.
I also wire wrapped around the ribbon just above the pendant to keep it close to the focus. I really liked the dimension it added without being too much.
And, below, some earrings I put together to go with. The beads all jumped out at me as I was piecing together the design. The light purple color of each is hard to see in this photo, but you get the idea -- they are truly yummy! Czech glass and some swarovski crystals with some enameled C-Koop heart locks I'd been saving for just the right project. Ahhhhhh, really beautiful together with the copper.
And then... one more raku pendant shot below with the gorgeous earrings, making it a set. These are a design by Michelle McEn, from a 2015 Beadwork magazine. Good thing I keep ALL these magazines chalk full of inspiration. I was thumbing back through my stack... and came upon this pattern using pellet beads. So many fun shapes of beads anymore... I can't keep up, but always love trying new beads and designs.
The variation in color in these beautiful Indian Agate beads is pretty incredible. I saw the strand and loved it immediately, especially the shape of the beads! And, then when complimented with the wine-ish variegated czech glass round druks, antique bronze 8 sbs and the adorable bee pendant from Bo Hulley, oh so fun. The one of a kind pieces I make really do speak to me as I gather my particular beads and components and come up with a design, and this one was no exception. This set was made from the heart for my dear girl, Lonette! Hope she loves it as much as I do.
