Tuesday, April 16, 2013

BSBP 2nd item: The Green Leaf set

If you are still hopping on the BSBP second reveal, here is the link . I'm showing my BSBP pieces one by one all over the week, here is the second one.

My partner has been generous to provide me with multiple focals and 2 toggles, both floreal.
One of the focals was this beautiful leaf


She sent a huge variety of green beads: crystals, big rondelles, green turquoise, glass little leaves...
I wanted to use the rondelles but didn't know how. I decided to knot them with some grey waxed thread instead of a plain stringing.
I also decided I didn't want a symmetrical necklace, so I needed something different on the other side; I made some beaded beads with the green crystals and brown seed beads, also I made 2 more with orange/lime beads from the previous neclace to give some contrast.


As usual the final part of a necklace is always the most difficult for me. There were already so many different elements, I didn't want the necklace to be too crowded, and I didn't want to sacrifice some beautiful stones in a part of it that is usually hidden by hair.
I suddenly remembered a gift from a fellow beader: sari silk ribbon!
I loved the contrast of this mustard colored silk. I was saving it for something special...I think I waited until the perfect moment. Plus it is really comfortable to wear on such a sensitive part of the body.
I also made this simple knotted bracelet


with some lilac and a beaded bead in contrast color. I was inspired by my spring bracelets and so I made one more 


I love so much these big lentil beads, both color and shape attract me.

Stay tuned for more details on my BSBP pieces!

5 comments:

  1. Wow. I really love that green and lilac bracelet! I would wear it all spring. The necklace is lovely too and I am amazed at how people have been able to incorporate silks into their metals. Really is a nice contrast. Love your post and will check back later in the week for more!

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    1. Thanks a lot Tracy! It was a really interesting experiment for me!

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  2. Perfect use of the sari silk!! Love, love, love it...the colour combination just sings!

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    1. Hehe yeah that was YOUR sari silk! So I'm happy you like it :D

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  3. Love the colours of the necklace! The sari silk complements the design so well.

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