This is
the first piece I have ever done with raku pottery. This is a button by
Duane Collins. I couldn't believe the depth and iridescence of the finish when I got it, it's phenomenal. It's like layers and layers of glass, plus pearlescence. It also reminds me of a shimmery, deep-pile velvet. I love the deep colors in this one--plum, merlot wine, a little violet, even a flash of intense, earthy red. I had my hoard of pearls from Fire Mountain Gems, and the "copper peacock" stick pearls were like nature's version of this raku, so I had to put them together. I added a splash of garnets, and of course antiqued copper. I love how moody and luxe this is at the same time. I have two more raku focals and I can't wait to use them! One is a more subtle, jammy color, and the other has a more urban feel with a copper/red fire.
A real pleasure to design around! This is available in
my Etsy shop.
The finish on raku can be so beautiful - you played with it just perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI love the raku and it paired perfectly with the pearls.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful and your components are a perfect complement to the focal. Raku is so mesmerizing. Lisa Peters is another bead artist who creates awesome raku beads, button and cabs.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this necklace as I love all your gorgeous pieces!
ReplyDeleteRaku is a fun technique, both visually and in the actual making- the results are always a surprise.
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the copper swirls over the button holes, I don't think I have ever seen that before and I am definitely stealing it! Another beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteyes, gorgeous necklace! can't wait to see what you create with the other raku pieces.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous work !
ReplyDelete