I have gotten a few requests lately to re-visit my original round bead necklaces featuring encased murrini. I am happy to oblige as they are so much fun to make. So little by little I’ve been adding this design back into my workflow and offering them on Etsy again. 🙂
Of course, I also have some more bracelet beads 😉
These beads will be listed on Etsy today, 7/25/2014 at 4:00pm PST. Thanks for looking! 😀
Something new for me lately is the combination of metal components with my lampwork beads.
I have been exploring making my own bead caps, experimenting with different metals and different techniques, and finally developed a way to stamp and finish them that works well with my bead designs.
So far I’ve been working mainly in brass and copper as I love the rich coloring of these metals, and the way they look when antiqued.
I love the look of mixed media jewelry designs that combine earthy natural elements with more refined components. Something about the contrast between the rustic and refined is such a unique look!
I created these new glass bead pendants with hand made natural brass bead caps, pairing them with a natural brass ball chain necklace for that ‘industrial’ feel.
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