Funky and Weird

Funky Bracelet
Originally uploaded by art4mysanity

The bracelet is funky-eclectic while the blistered freshwater pearls (on the otherwise traditional necklace) are weird. The bracelet was made with leather cord using a knotting technique to keep the glass and agate beads in place. I used a funky black ring and clasp and included a piece of industrial looking chain. I really love the big yellow bead. It's yellow agate (no, I didn't dumpster dive for the bead store tags I'd thrown out -- which left me not knowing what material my natural stone beads were -- these beads are new and I've starting labelling their respective baggies before I cut the beads from the strands.) This is how I know that the big red bead is red fire agate. I love the crackled look of them both.
These freshwater pearls are so weird! I couldn't resist getting them - what the heck happened to them, I don't know. I used smaller burgundy freshwater pearls (of a more normal shaped variety) and Swarovski crystals on this one.

I'm going to be working on some more artsy pieces soon. I've been on a kick with jewelry lately but I am going to be doing some more painting, collaging and assemblages in the coming days. I'm really excited to try some mosaic work. I've got the materials lined up and I'm gearing towards that.

Of note: I was so ecstatic today - I am going to be able to go on my vacation after all! I'm going to Hampton, Virgina to attend Art & Soul! Because of work concerns, for a while it seemed that I would not be able to go (double drat as I'd have lost the money I'd already paid for the non-refundable airplane tickets, hotel and classes.) I'm getting really hyped up about Art & Soul - imagine taking classes with Michael DeMeng, Claudine Helmuth, Traci Bunkers and more! Whoohoo! (Can you tell I'm excited?)