This may be the very first piece of jewelry I have ever made that didn't have any porcelain components. Not even a speck of wire work or chain either. Stringing is just not something I have ever had much talent at. I don't have too many inspired ways of putting together beads. But here it is, a strung piece.
Not too long ago I ordered several stands of turquoise form Julianna on her detash estsy site, Diet Beads. When I got these coin shaped beads I fell in love with them and the design in a bronze focal with coordinating lentils just sort of popped into my head. I must say I am actually rather pleased with this and it felt OK to just follow up on what was in my mind at the time in a spontaneous way.
BTW, Juls has been cleaning out the studio, which I believe may be much like my situation, encompassing the whole house. She's got a lot of lovely things over in her detash shop. You should go over and have a look. They won't last long because this is a cleaning project and once they are gone.... well they are gone.
Your first attempt at stringing is a WOW! Turquoise and brown go so well together and the beads you have put together are divine!
ReplyDeletei love this leann! you did a fabulous job and your pieces are just perfect! your pmc work is so wonderful...
ReplyDeleteWell for your first time, it's pretty dang amazing!! :D
ReplyDeletehey~ GIMME THAT! What a perfect use for those turquoise coins. It's gorgeous, Leann!
ReplyDeleteLOL!! I love the name Diet Beads! that's great! I think your bracelet turned out amazing!! I absolutely adore it!!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are so perfect together! I am not much of a "stringer" either, but some things just call for it. The bracelet looks very comfortable to wear.
ReplyDeleteThis is just perfect, in my favorite color! It's a classic design, and actually very rythmic....I love it!
ReplyDeleteJust perfect, LeAnn! Your muse lead you right! Those yummy beads look so good with your gorgeous bronze beads and toggle!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's terrific! I love the colors! These are great beads and you are right they play so nice with your awesome bronze beads. FABULOUS LeAnn!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! The color and the shape. And I love Juls too. Her stuff rocks my world and some of it is being made for me right now! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! And you know the funny thing is - those stone lentils have a bit of a "ceramic" look and feel to them (at least in the picture) so you're still true to your roots :-)
ReplyDeleteWow that looks great I love the blue colour, I can't really imagine how you'd make something like that but then I've never tried making jewellery.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the colors and materials.
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