Introduction and Welcome

Hello to Old Friends and New Friends!

Welcome to my Bead Designs Log, where I describe bead creations I have made and some backstory and inspirations where applicable.

I am creating this blog to have a place to show pictures of what I have made. At this time, some of these pictures are scans. I explain this because sometimes the colors are not "true"; and I will say so in the accompanying captions. When the time comes to re-photograph these items, I will replace or addend the pictures where I can.

It is also a place to solicit comments on my work. Please be kind. This is the closest I have ever come to having a gallery exhibition!

Enjoy!

All pictures, photos, scans, designs, and descriptions are copyrighted to the author!!
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Bracelet - Obsidian Obsession


Purple Sheen obsidian isn't common, and it is difficult to cut into cabochons because the cutter has to take into account the angle of the slab cuts in order to get the most beautiful effect from the stone. I surrounded this 40 mm cabochon with dyed coral, Japanese # 8s in metallic purple and Japanese #11s in matte rainbow-coated purple It is said to provide clarity of thought. I just think it is really pretty. Completed 4-08. >>MPK

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