Oil Slicks and Mermaid Jewelry

Conch shell detail, seashells as accents. Swarovski glass pearls, multi-faceted crystals, Czech fire polish glass beads, seed beads in 15/0 and 11/0, bugle beads. Twisted fringe detail. 22" necklace pattern is modified design from Jill Wiseman​. Clasp is nickel free metal alloy.

In Stitches

My first new piece is a petrified snail shell with druzy agate inside, Swarovski pearls, glass seed beads in 15/0 and 11/0, a Sterling silver clasp, backed in Ultrasuede. I donated it to the silent auction at my kids' school. You can click and enlarge the photos. 

The second piece is a geode slice with seed beads in 11/0 and 15/0, bugle beads, Swarovski pearls, Czech dragonscale beads, backed in Ultrasuede. It's about 4.47" from bail to the ends of the fringe. 

Egyptian Zodiac bead embroidery WIP

In progress photos of a bead embroidery project I'm currently working on. Czech glass button in mirror back purple/ pink/ orange finish, Swarovski crystals and pearls, glass seed beads, bugle beads, and amethyst chunks. It took a LONG time because I had to do every part at least three times. It's at a stopping point until I get some beads to make a necklace strong enough to hold it. I will have to re-paint the face when it's all finished since the paint wore off over the course of my work.

Pay It Forward 2015

A couple bead embroidered shell ornaments I sent out to finish up last year's Pay It Forward projects. 

Hair Clip Hurrah

Burlesque hair fascinator thingie

Velvet center piece is 3" across. Ostrich plume, 2 curled halves of peacock feathers, 2 whole peacock feathers, Czech glass button, seed beads. About four hours total. Alligator clips to hold it in place.

Sunken Treasure necklace

Made as a Facebook Pay It Forward project. Czech glass button, glass seed beads, gold-plated cord caps and clasp. About 30 hours, total.