Priday Plume Agate Choker

Priday Plume Agate Choker
Originally uploaded by satyridae

Here's the necklace I was nattering on about yesterday. I love the focal, but I'm not so sure about the bezel colors.

Bead Dreams Deferred

I'm not going to dry up or sag or explode, but I did not get into Bead Dreams with my DNA sculpture. I'm not surprised, I know that the competition is really stiff. I'm disappointed but not crushed. The best part about it was that they told me I didn't get in via real mail. I think that's pretty classy.

In other news, I made a new necklace. I got the focal with a box of other cabochons at an estate sale some time ago. I didn't know what it was beyond "some sort of agate", so I took it to a rock guy over the weekend. He was very excited by the stone and told me it was a Priday Plume Agate, rare and choice and desirable. That was fun! No photos yet, but soon.

Aviva's Bracelet

Custom
Originally uploaded by satyridae

Here's the Queen's bracelet. Well, if the little girl is a Princess, it stands to reason that her mama is the Queen, right?

For A Little Princess

E's Bracelet
Originally uploaded by satyridae

This is for a very young apprentice Princess. She will be very super-extra-sparkly in it. I made it once then thought about the other 4 and 5 year old girls I've known and unmade it and re-strung it with 10 lb test braided thread and knotted between every crystal and glued ad libitum. I hope it will last long enough for her to outgrow it, but I'm very doubtful! No matter how long it lasts, I hope it brings her some joy.

Wisteria Spiral Choker

Wisteria Spiral Choker
Originally uploaded by satyridae

I haven't blogged for an awfully long time, but I've been beading some! I made a couple of custom bracelets and I'm working on a bottle for my dad who is here visiting from Ohio. The picture is a choker with two of my own lampwork beads and a spiral stitch base. That piece is on etsy.

I'm playing with some interesting ideas, but nothing seems to be coming together- I've got a few trays full of UFOs. Stay tuned. :-)

Sale!

The Bead Art Originals team is having a sale to welcome spring from April 12 through 18th ! I'm offering free shipping- go to our Bead Art Originals Blog to see what the other team members are doing!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (3/30-4/4)

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (3/30-4/4)
Originally uploaded by Sand Fibers

Here are the BAO items of the week. There are, as always, some gorgeous pieces. Check 'em out here.