Creativity: Earth and Metal

I satisfied my bead lust and made a few pairs of earrings with the ceramic beads:

Martinique: Copper & Ceramic Bead Earring

Fiesta: Earthy Ceramic Beaded Earrings

Spectra -Rainbow Ribbon Yarn Earrings

Trance: Violet Patina & Red Copper Earrings

I just posted the Martinique Earrings in my Etsy shop and will list the others tomorrow.

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Creativity-Bead Lust 2 Summer Collection

I have already started my Summer/Fall collection with some of the color hues from Pantone's Color chart for 2010

Woodbine

Purple Orchid


Lipstick Red

Lagoon

Golden Glow

I am going international and earthy this summer. From recycled paper and glass beads to beach stone and slag.

I have my eye on these gorgeous recycled paper and glass beads are from Mzuribeads in Uganda-Here is a quote that explains who they are:

"Mzuribeads aim to generate a sustainable income by endeavoring to offer our customers ethical beads and the most fashionable and latest fashion accessory trends. This involves a large focus on quality control, design, and seasonable colours.In short, we aim to generate enough funds to develop a sustainable business structure.We have never received any funding. We are not a charity, because we believe our products are of standard to compete against the global market."-Mzuribeads.com


I purchased these beads today.......

Ceramic Beads by Beadfreaky

BeachStone from StoneMe

This gorgeous peacock feather will be used as a custom order project for a prom and some wedding events.


Can't wait to get started!

Thanks for visiting

Ashanti

Creativity -Bead Lust -Earth Day Collection

I have already started my Earth Day Collection with some simple hammered rings and Wood Kanji Earrings



but I came across these lampwork and ceramic handcrafted beads and drooled! These would make great additions to the Earth Element (glass & clay) of the collection. Every piece in the collection represents one of Earth many elements somehow- Fire-Metal-Water-Air-Earth-Wood.

I also bought some glass beads for bracelets




I haven't figured out how I am going to incorporate Air and Water...I'll think of something;-)..Fire is actually represented as a neccessary element to form and shape Wood & Metal &Earth( i.e heat patina, kiln heat and drilling/laser)

Water is represented through Sea glass through ocean tumbling and the hydration process.

Plus I love these Periwinkle Pillow Boxes made with plantable recycled paper. Created by Mariposa Paper Arts . I package all my small pieces in these boxes.




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