I've been busy posting new beads to my shop all week but took a bit of time out to make this for this Humblebeads challenge. This is Day 1's assignment, a Horizontal focal bead made up of a chunky beads strung on a wire. I had a new idea for some beads and decided this would be a good new use of them, it is based on the ancient Chinese 'calculator' the abacus combined with a rotary lock mechanism but with only one letter per wheel. The letters go all the way around the beads thus making the edge the focal part of the bead.I chose the word 'Beautiful' because that is what I think turquoise and copper are together, as would any woman be that would wear this. :)
I paired the turquoise antiqued beads with bronze glass beads and a vintage copper chain. I love the look together, wasn't sure about this but would like to explore this idea further, Thanks Heather for the challenge!
I also have a similarly colored herb bead that I
will be listing in my StudioARTBEAD shop shortly. The word 'Parsley' is written twice on the edge between the holes for stringing.
I have gotten over 80 beads and buttons listed this week! Phew! Please go and check them out, I have more to come over the weekend.
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oh, i really like these! and great job with the challenge piece... i agree about copper and turquoise...
ReplyDeleteYou really have outdone yourself with such a variety of stunning beads! I love the parsley bead!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie I think it's my present favorite gemstone/metal combo.
ReplyDeleteSharon thanks for such a lovely compliment, coming from such a well published PC and jewelry artist, I'm honored! :)
I love your refurbished shops! I really like the new bead shop too! I look forward to seeing your creations . You have some WONDERFUL art beads listed! The "Leaf Lariat Bead Tassle holder " is soooooooooo neat !!!!
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Great readinng this
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