Thursday, May 23, 2013

Featured :: ZnetShows Sea Glass

This piece came together quickly. I was playing around with bezeling the outside of a piece of blue sea glass and then added a second and saw a focal coming together.

I think for me, when Bill of ZnetShows sent me a stash of sea glass I immediately saw how a few pieces here and there could be added to patterns. I've shied away from using the mother-load in any one piece. But that also means that the projects will just keep rolling out over the next few days, to a week. Dare I say 2 weeks? I'm not sure yet as I'm still working my way through it all.

Ok, back to the piece here. The inspiration was silver. I really love how silver can bring out a richness to deep blues. 

I found this gorgeous bail at a recent bead show. And yes it is a little heavy, and yes they weigh the silver which means this was a bit of a splurge.  But I love it. I added my own hammered charm and a few large silver beads. Just enough silver to play off the blues. 

The spiral is a Russian Spiral done with all the same size beads. What this means is that it has more of a webbing look and feel. I threaded the spiral over light blue cord and used a couple basting stitches to keep the spiral in place. Honestly, this piece came together inside of 2 hours. And I just love it's Boho Zen feel. Check out my teenage daughter sporting it with a denim shirt and lace top.

16 comments:

  1. I don't know what to say?? I think this is one of my favorite pieces you have created! I really love it!!! It's beautiful and fun ;o)

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  2. The blue and silver really go well together. This whole piece is just gorgeous and I love its long length!

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  3. Beautiful. I love this piece. The Russian spiral is fantastic and the color combos. PS Love that blue cording too.

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  4. Boho Zen...perfect description! This is a really beautiful piece~you have such a wonderful ability of blending different styles and materials and stitches and it all just flows.

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  5. This ia juat gorgeous! You have seamlessly combined different methods to create such a stunning piece!

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  6. It is amazing! I love how you bezeled the sea glass. The russian spiral is a stunner too. A perfect match for a casual denim look!

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  7. Gorgeous! I love the color and the length! It can be casual or dressy - it's perfect! :)

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  8. I love the color combination. Boho - zen! great style. Thank you for sharing.

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  9. Stunning! The shiny silver works great with the deep blue. Wonderful and unique piece :)

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  10. Very beautiful! The colors, textures, and details are what rally make this piece unique.
    Valerie
    Everyday Inspired

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  11. I love your designs!! thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo

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  12. Your piece goes great with denim.

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  13. Your ideas to incorporate all the elements and textures into one beautiful necklace- fab!

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  14. Cynthia I love what you did on this piece. It's such a wonderful color and you showcased the sea glass beautifully.

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