I can't say exactly why Moonglow beads have suddenly captured my attention. I bought a few vintage necklaces years ago. I took them apart for their beads and have held onto them ever since. A random decision to search Etsy for Moonglow beads has reignited a long banked fire. Combined with a sudden compulsion to listen to Roy Orbison and I'm not sure what's going on....lol.
I purchased a bunch of them on Etsy. They've started rolling in and I've begun playing with them. The first pieces I made were along the line of the sun necklace. I cut out a hole, not reserving the removed clay, and planned to use a Moonglow bead in the middle. Experimenting with a tube to punch out the hole I discovered it would make a nice side bead.
These are a larger size than my typical pendants. The blue and white flower piece is approximately 1 3/4 inch (4.3 cm) across. They will probably be finished in a simple, slightly rustic fashion on a cotton or leather cord.
I can almost feel how smooth the beads are, and they do sort of glow. It really is a lovely combination.
ReplyDeleteThese are very beautiful Lynn! I love the blue and white one in particular and especially the difference in textures and simplicity of shape!
ReplyDeleteThese are really beautiful and I love that you left the small cutout piece!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteLynn, your genius is unstoppable! :) Those are gorgeous! I especially love that you reserved the "hole" to use as an accent bead. it'd be a waste otherwise! I bet you could also do an entire strand of accent beads for a bracelet or necklace on their own. I never really knew about moonglow or other vintage beads until etsy and have been enamored by them ever since.
ReplyDeletei love these! yes, the cutout is sweet as a side bead!
ReplyDeletethese really get my attention, lynn!
ReplyDeletei love roy orbison too and i will have to ponder the connection :)
Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! I am really excited to see what you do with those little imprinted beads.
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