My last post went on and on about the recently acquired lamp work beads from several artisans. It's Christmastime and the days are FULL of activity. However, I was able to work with one set of beads from Unicorne (
http://www.unicornebeads.com/). This has to be one of my favorite color combinations - deep blue with a touch of green. I had the most beautiful set of blue/green crystals in my stash that match PERFECTLY to the lamp work beads. In the photographs, the blue of the crystals turns a tad purple, but it's blue!
I could have just kept these lamp work beads on my table and stared at them all day for the rest of my life - they are so pretty! In my next life, I'd like to make beads, but until then, I will just play with them! My favorite metal to work with is sterling silver. I hand forged a clasp from sterling silver for the necklace, and used hand made sterling ear wires for the earrings. But I love the look of the antique silver plated clasp on the bracelet.
I hope to have time this weekend to play with some more beads! Thank you for stopping by!
The 25% off Grand Opening Sale continues in my etsy shop!
Beautiful design, sterling silver is great with the deep blue beads.
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Lori! Wish I could take credit for the colors....I have gone through my bead stash and most of the colors are in this palette...I must start branching out! PS: LOVE the new I-Phone case I got from you last week - it will be hard for me to gift this away!
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