I created this free form necklace, Untamed Dreams, (asymmetrical
symmetry) for the 2015 Battle of the Beadsmith competition, the Facebook
BOTB13.
It is a free form embroidery without leather support, using peyote, picot, netting.
I
used a large variety of materials: indigo blue Drusy (Druzy) cabochons;
different sizes and colors of Swarovski Crystals Rivoli; genuine pearls
(8- 10 mm peacock); peridot chips; 3 mm galvanized gold beads; size 15
Miyuki seed beads in different shades of green, garnet, iridescent
green, lime green; elytra green beetle wings; gold plated crystal clasp.
For the back of the stones I used little rounds of golden lambskin (see
last picture).
Overall size of piece: 6 inch x 5 inch.(approx.15 cm x 12 cm) Necklace: 18 inch (46 cm) in length
Photo: Carolyn Sunday
Model: Carolyn Sunday
*I
became fascinated by form and color when I was very young, I was lucky
enough to experience art at an early age. My own creative desire emerged
soon after, and I have tried several forms of arts and crafts. Then I
discovered beads and the endless possibilities to use them as one would
use colorful paint. I experimented with different materials,
conventional or not, but my preferences always seem to return to
semiprecious stones, pearls and of course, seed beads. I hope my designs
will bring beauty and joy to everyday life!
