Yep, thanks to Niky from Silverniknaks ( http://silverniknats.blogspot.com/ ) I recieved the most gorgeous purple-y bead soup and with a fabulous array of beads.
The focal is a wonderful lampwork glass dichro bead made by the talented Barbara Metzger of Basha Beads http://www.etsy.com/shop/bashabeads
The cutest little daisy clasp by Daisy Chain Extra who makes lovely stuff http://www.etsy.com/shop/daisychainextra
Some lovely lampwork beads by Laura Sparling http://www.beadsbylaura.co.uk/BBLBeadsToOrder.htm and http://www.chameleondesigns.co.uk/FocalBeads.html
Niky also included some fabulous seed beads and lovely sparkly crystals along with some striped agate, gorgeous pearls and sweet little silver lined rocailles. The colours Niky chose were inspired by Peacock colouring..... rich green, blue and purple.
I simply strung the necklace together on some tiger tail first and then went back through with the needle and thread to add the extra seed beads to soften and give some movement. I created a drop beneath the focal as a bit of a feature in the front using the lovely rainbow basha bead.
I really hope I did Niky proud. I am not the best jewellery designer, and yet I really enjoyed making this necklace. I will use some of the rest of my bead soup for some other projects which I will show on my blog.
The focal is a wonderful lampwork glass dichro bead made by the talented Barbara Metzger of Basha Beads http://www.etsy.com/shop/bashabeads
The cutest little daisy clasp by Daisy Chain Extra who makes lovely stuff http://www.etsy.com/shop/daisychainextra
Some lovely lampwork beads by Laura Sparling http://www.beadsbylaura.co.uk/BBLBeadsToOrder.htm and http://www.chameleondesigns.co.uk/FocalBeads.html
Niky also included some fabulous seed beads and lovely sparkly crystals along with some striped agate, gorgeous pearls and sweet little silver lined rocailles. The colours Niky chose were inspired by Peacock colouring..... rich green, blue and purple.
I simply strung the necklace together on some tiger tail first and then went back through with the needle and thread to add the extra seed beads to soften and give some movement. I created a drop beneath the focal as a bit of a feature in the front using the lovely rainbow basha bead.
I really hope I did Niky proud. I am not the best jewellery designer, and yet I really enjoyed making this necklace. I will use some of the rest of my bead soup for some other projects which I will show on my blog.
What gorgeous beads and what a glorious design. You did great, love the detail and the colors.
ReplyDeleteLooks great. You did a beautiful job AND you served your soup early!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work...love the colours and the way you strung the focal.
ReplyDeletejenni
Beautiful piece Nat - love the way you put it all together. Jenn
ReplyDeleteVery romantical - I love it!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Michi
Very gorgeous. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMarina
You more then did me proud! Completly love your necklace, I would never have thought to use the focal like that you really made a staitment piece of jewellery and that little butterfly at the bottom looks so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a great soup partner, and for spoiling me rotten with all the lovely things you sent me!
what a lovely necklace!!1
ReplyDeleteGreat soup!
m.e. :)
Love the colors and your attention to detail.
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous design! You made a great soup!
ReplyDeleteDeb x
Love the colors, the design is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning. I like the drop below the focal. Very feminine and romantic looking. The colors are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You have created a terrific piece of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture and I really love the peacock color focal bead. Thank you for sharing your artistic process with us. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLori
Clever assembly - string beads add seeds. I think I will have to try this as your piece is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I love the way you strung the basha bead dangle below the focal... it really gives it some impact.
ReplyDeleteThose colors just sing together! You did a great job showcasing that focal. Be proud of yourself for working outside your comfort zone, and producing such a great necklace!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful beadwork! You've made a beautiful necklace, and I really like the tiny butterfly at the bottom - a really sweet touch! I'd forgotten that Niky had sent you one of my daisy clasps :)
ReplyDeleteooooh---i love this! great flow and colors and i am a sucker for seed beads and weaving. the roundness is really eyecatching too.
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous, it can come live at my house anytime!
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought of stringing then using seed beads. What a great idea and what a fantastic necklace.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words on my blog. I am crazy for your beautiful piece! So different! We’re all being pushed outside our comfort zones — with amazing results!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the hop,
Emanda
http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html
I love your creation - fabulous beadwork, and beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklace! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job - you cooked up some lovely soup!
ReplyDeleteWOAH, how gorgeous! I love how you didn't do TOO much around the focal and let it be the star. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll join me next time -- the blog badge and dates are up on my blog now.
Love, Lori
Oh, I love the texture you created with the seed beads. It came together wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the beadweaving! It accents the beads without overwhelming them.
ReplyDeleteI love the texture of the piece, it looks so organic. Great focal positioning.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting :-D
Very pretty. Such patience. :o)
ReplyDeleteThis piece is Stunning, amazing, Beautiful!!!...you have a serious set of beading skills. A feast for the eyes for sure! Really Soup-er
ReplyDeleteThe colors really are fantastic aren't they - love what you did with the Basha bead. Great soup :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not usually a purple fan, but that is one stunning necklace!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing work! This is an "art" piece indeed! Love the seed bead work with the different standout focal!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a beautiful necklace! Love the colors and I always am in awe of anyone who can work with seed beads! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely textures you created with your soup mix! All the bead weaving came together beautifully, what a fascinating piece to look at. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteJulie & Andrea
What a beautiful piece - I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! I LOVE this. So stunning! Wish I had even a clue how to do something like this. Then maybe I would be scared of seed beads...
ReplyDeleteLove the purple and greens together. Amazing! That clasp is awesome too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous soup design, I've also been drooling over your lampwork, some really exquisite pieces here....love them.
ReplyDeleteWell done. Your necklace came out great. While I was here, I was also admiring your lampworked fishies....and I hope you don't mind, but I fed the fish three times!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Beautiful blend of colors and textures. Simply elegant.
ReplyDeleteLovely necklace! Beautiful colours and textures. I really like how you did the centre with the two beads. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! The addition of that wave of seed beads is really fantastic. It really does soften it and make it feel feminine. It's quite beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, I just love the colors of this one! Great design!
ReplyDeleteGreat colours and the use of seed beads to frame your design is so nice! Well done!
ReplyDeleteAmbra