This month I decided to submit these beads for my polymer clay challenge. I am always making round beads and decided that I would have a change. I didn't realise how difficult it would be trying to get them all the same size. I thought I would be clever and use the same amount of clay for each bead which was sensible and works for round beads. The problem came when I tried to shape them. On reflection I could have made my life a lot easier if I had of used a bead press but sometimes when you are overcome by creativity you don't have time to order and then wait for the postman to deliver essential items. Still, I have learnt a lesson for next time!
So, what did I create with these beads? Perhaps I should have written that before the photograph .... oh well! Yes, I made a necklace. I have been making lots of necklaces lately using my polymer clay and lampwork beads. I used plain turquoise lampwork beads because the polymer clay beads were so brightly coloured and vibrant I needed a contrast. I choose turquoise as an accent colour to pick up the swirls of turquoise within the polymer beads. I separated my beads using bright pink and I mean bright PINK seed beads. I am having my very own seed bead revolution at the moment and I have been using them for everything! However, they are incredibly fiddly, half of them end up on the floor or up the hoover so I am not sure how long this obsession will last.
I found these metallic flowers at a bead fair and they make brilliant connector/focal beads. I like to hang a cluster of dangles from the bottom of the necklace for a bit of interest and just because I like it when they all jingle together.
The beads were very simple to make but the effect is very striking. I am definitely going to make some more of these for myself in lots of different colours.....but using a bead press.....
Sarah xx
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