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the evolution of the focal bead

the evolution of the focal bead

Posted by ThatBeadGirl on 9/18/2006
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a sampling of varying styles of focal beads...

* updated 5/08 *

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ambrosia

ambrosia

exploring the beautiful neautral tones of terra combined with silver plum as a base.
(4 images)
athena

athena

a suprising reaction that turned into something amazingly beautiful.

original river rock base with psyche accents.
(5 images, 2 comments)
daisy

daisy

from my illustration series of simple b&w interpretations.
(3 images)
dew drops

dew drops

large domes of DH triton under clear on a base of dark ivory
(5 images)
dimples

dimples

black base...kronos simples. super fat focal!
(4 images)
earth

earth

an abstract shape in olive and raku graffiti.
(2 images)
fig

fig

a play of function against form, this clipped focal was composed of smoky gray transparent and silver plum...
(3 images)
flora

flora

from my illustration series
(3 images)
gothik

gothik

this idea had been swimming in my head for days before i could get some torch time, and i am so excited about the outcome!

smoky gray translucent base with black vines and leaves with just a few red leaves thrown in for contrast...
(5 images)
green tea focal

green tea focal

BE's odd lot green tea with wraps off gold luster.
(2 images)
hush

hush

seashell pink base wrapped in janet's glass shards...
(4 images)
oceana

oceana

decadent silver foil bead wrapped in swirling layers of transparent glass...
(4 images)
out of nothing

out of nothing

playing with simple form...
(4 images)
phantasm

phantasm

psyche glass over ivory??? at least i think so....
(4 images)
rapids

rapids

a cool combination of BE oddlot sea blue and deep green algae...which lends a gorgeous sparkle.
(2 images)
river of life

river of life

combining a base of edp with blue silver leaf and psyche glass for an amazingly colorful bead with a modern, abstract look.
(4 images)
santa fe - again

santa fe - again

i always love the look of these classic SW colors.
(2 images)
stepping stones

stepping stones

triton and dark ivory
(3 images)
sun

sun

part of my illustration series
(2 images)
the art of love focal bead

the art of love focal bead

original amber rose, silver foil and motley shards.
(3 images)
the hours

the hours

this focal shaped itself while i was making it, and i couldn't force myself to change it.

dark silver plum and etched original amber rose.
(4 images)
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vortex

vortex

reactive treasure! double helix psyche on base of vetro's odd honey crunch...
(4 images)



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