A chronicle of the meanderings, false starts (which in retrospect, while sort of embarrassing turned out to be highly instructive), epiphanies, selective apathy (still evolving), wild mood swings, opinions (subject to frequent change), and life lessons of an inveterate dabbler (and her latest dabblings).

Sunday, December 26, 2010

A Little Custom Work

I did this bracelet today for a regular customer; she had requested a bracelet similar to one I had done before, but in different hues. I just happened to have recently acquired some beads in those very colors (ivory, tan and gray) and had been wanting to do something in those colors. I went and found some fabulous wooden jasper barrels on Ebay and was thrilled that they worked in the bracelet like I hoped they would. Here's how it turned out:

"High Sierra"


Pewter sun totem, little sun-looking bead and pewter toggle clasp from Happy Mango Beads. From left, crazy agate, ivory bone, one lampwork spacer bead in vanilla by Beingbeads, pewter sun totem, labradorite, wooden jasper, more bone beads, and some little mystery beads which I think might be scenic jasper. Sterling silver beadcaps from ArtBeads.

8 comments:

  1. Beautiful work and I love the color palette. Happy New Year!

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  2. Lovely bracelet - the colours are so earthy and serene.

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  3. A great piece! It's nice when you get a commission that turns out so well!

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  4. LOVE that sun totem! I can understand why she wanted you to replicate that design, it is gorgeous!!

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  5. Awesome! Loving the soft sand colors in this. You use silver so wonderfully too. It is touches like this that make for a really special piece.
    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  6. Your work just always makes me happy.

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  7. LOVE this color palette! I'd wear this! Loverly.

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  8. I am so glad I found your blog! It is very inspiring , I love your beautiful creations!

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