The 8th Annual Bead Soup Blog Party starts today!
I was paired with Pat Haight of Wigglebutt Creations. She is a talented polymer clay artist (wait till you see the focal she sent me!) as well as a talented jewelry artist. Here's a reminder of the very generous soup she sent me:
She sent me tons of natural materials to complement her polymer clay; mother of pearl beads, black onyx, pearls, lava beads, shell hoops, serpentine and more!
My original "plan" was to use the focal and handmade brass clasp (she sent two!) in a single piece. But my muse wasn't having it...so I grabbed one of my more neutral lampwork focals, and started adding some clay disks...pearls...onyx...mother of pearl beads...and came up with a cool necklace I love!
And here's a photo that shows the neat clasp and the colors a bit better!
Next, I had to do justice to the amazing clay focal Pat sent me. It looks like real Jade--I couldn't have guessed it was clay by looking at it! I knew the focal was so gorgeous, it shouldn't have too much to compete with it. I decided to make the focal a pendant on a simple silver curb chain, and added some dangles made out of more polymer clay flowers Pat sent. I just love this necklace, too!
Here's a shot of how it hangs:
And a closer pic of the amazing focal!
Finally a made a pair of earrings with the shell hoops and the lava beads. I love the look of lava beads, so I had to make *something* with them, even if it was just earrings!
So much natural beauty! I didn't even use all the beads Pat sent, she was so generous with her soup! Please make sure to check out her Blog, so you can see what she made with the soup I sent!
Now sit, back and relax, and have hopping the rest of this amazing group, and be sure to visit our Hostess, Lori Anderson first! Click on the link below to see the complete list!
<3 the green with the pearls! Well done, indeed!
ReplyDeleteLinda - http://FromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com; http://cherryOnTopDesign.co
I love love love the second necklace and the earrings.
ReplyDeleteI love both the green necklaces, great designs
ReplyDeletevery elegant and inventive projects!congrats!
ReplyDeleteThe focal does look like jade. very pretty and you did it justice with your design too. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely pieces well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs. I love what you did with the "jade" pendant.
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel! All of the pieces are awesome☺
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the focal but I think the first necklace is my favorite☺
It was seriously fun playing with the soup that you sent me.
I had a great time☺
Have a great weekend!
Pat, the more I look at the first necklace to more I love it, too! It's just so fun and so much natural goodness--thanks to you!
Deletethe second necklace with that fab green focal is my favorite, great job on everything
ReplyDeleteLove the jade necklace! Great soup!
ReplyDeleteWow - absolutely gorgeous! I love that green focal necklace with the dangles. Yum!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I really like the green necklace, the focal looks a lot like jade.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklaces and I like the earrings too!
ReplyDeleteAll are very pretty, but the green necklace really speaks to me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteLovely pieces!
ReplyDeletelove, specially the green jade looking clay bead necklace awesome
ReplyDeleteNice job Rachel, beautiful designs and very clean job...I like the green necklace ...is gorgeus...
ReplyDeleteNice!! love the " jade " focal....glad that you kept it the star of the piece :)
ReplyDeleteWow--really gorgeous pieces! I love the way you photographed them as well--I feel as if I can pick them up and wear them! Such brilliant work! jean
ReplyDeletebeautifully done!
ReplyDeleteLovely pieces..like the photos as well
ReplyDeleteI love all of these, the colors just pop !
ReplyDeleteThat focal is pretty cool. Great job with a wonderful soup!
ReplyDeleteLovely job with your soup!
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with that wonderful focal. Works beautifully, so delicate and pretty! Wonderful makes all round.
ReplyDeleteI love green mixed with the pearls and black beads ,beautiful .
ReplyDeleteYour muse was spot on. That 2nd necklace is just awesome. I love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely pieces, especially the necklace with the green focal.
ReplyDeleteThe simple elegance of the first piece is superb, but you really did manage to do justice to the pc jade!
ReplyDeleteGreat focal, lovely jewellery!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the focal. So simple and so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow that is an amazing focal and I like that you kept the design simple with the necklace and the earrings.
ReplyDeleteYou've created some beautiful pieces with your soup. I love how you were so creative with your focal bead on your second necklace, simple yet elegant - Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLori in Atlanta
I love that you chose simple settings to show off Pat's beads. It's a wise person who knows when something needs that simplicity. And you still have lots of beads to use in other things. I call this a win!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing soup you had to work with. Fabulous creations! Really Soup-er!
ReplyDeleteThe faux jade piece is absolutely breathtaking. Great designs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations!
ReplyDeleteLove the jade necklace and you are right, it looks like real jade! Great job!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful...all of it...and I agree with u that focal does look like real jade. u did such an awesome job ...I love your designs very much...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great soup to start you off! I love that first necklace and the faux jade necklace is lovely too well done!
ReplyDeleteJackie
It's all so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell done ... congrats
Those are gorgeous pieces! I especially love that second necklace, with those green dangles --you complimented the focal beautifully!
ReplyDeletePretty!
ReplyDeleteLovely soup ingredients - and you did it justice: beautiful necklaces: love the feel of them, and the dangles complementing the focal. I hear you about those earrings - lava beads are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteelegant! love them all, but the green focal necklace really catches my eye :)
ReplyDeletelovely soup , amazing finished pieces. Love the dangles with the focal pendant .you're right it's gorgeous and looks like the real thing. Love the colours you used in the pearl necklace ,such soft subtle colours you can wear with a lot of outfits.
ReplyDeleteLovely soup and wonderful finished pieces! I really love how you complimented the soup focal with the disc beads and the dangling flowers... beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, those are definitely not *just* earrings. They are lovely in a classic and understated way. A very versatile design. The rest of your designs are wonderful as well. Great work.
ReplyDeleteAll of these pieces are lovely. Enjoyed looking at them.
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely! I love the dangly flowers! I love the focal on that necklace with the dangly flowers. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your pieces. They are fresh and different. Great job. The green one speaks to me.
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces are great but I am drawn to the green faux jade I like the simplicity.
ReplyDeleteWow, your pieces made out of your soup are just beautiful, I am still drooling.
ReplyDeleteWow! That focal is simply beautiful, and you did a fantastic job showcasing it with your design! In fact, all of your creations are lovely... wonderful work! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely designs and that focal is awesome for sure!
ReplyDeleteLovely and the focal piece is something you could wear almost everyday. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou've made some really elegant pieces! Great work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs and those polymer clay pieces are lovely =)
ReplyDeleteReally love the simple necklace the best! good job!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely pieces and I especially like the simple elegance of the focal suspended on the silver chain. Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty pieces. The clay discs in the first necklace really make it a stand out piece!
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces, I love the natural and the polymer mixed with the chain. All your creations are elegant and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteRich soup and great designs!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant lovely pieces!
ReplyDeleteAlenka
What a lovely focal and all those matching little beads. The necklace you made from it is gorgeous. I enjoy lava beads too
ReplyDeletegreen necklace is my favorite! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! As much I love the focal in the second necklace, the first one steals my heart. Those clay discs really make it a unique and beautiful design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces! I love the color and flow...excellent job with your soup!
ReplyDeleteThe first necklace is pretty. WOW!!! that focal is gorgeous and I really like the wavy discs and flowers too.. Good job Rachel.
ReplyDeleteYour second necklace is very pretty. I like your other pieces too, but that particular one grabbed my attention. The focal is kind of dreamy.
ReplyDeleteGreat work! The green floral necklace is my favorite. xo Genea
ReplyDeleteI think the simplicity of your design with the green focal is lovely. The green flowers really set off the focal
ReplyDeleteGreat designs, indeed the focal is so beautiful and well made, I love the way you used it! But My favorite is the first necklace, it is so perfect, with the color combination an the focal and all! Great work!
ReplyDeleteReally great work. I can't decide on a favorite, but I do love the way the little green flowers hang around that great focal.
ReplyDeleteRachel - I have to say I really like all the pieces and would wear them all. They are simply designed and show off each element nicely. Excellent work. Rose
ReplyDeleteI really like the green and silver necklace...that focal is stunning :)
ReplyDeleteI love all your designs but the green focal with the flowers hanging around it is really pretty. It's simple but eye-catching.
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job with your soup!!! I love the necklace you made with the clay focal that looks like jade. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI like all of your designs. Beautiful!!! Have a Blessed Day!
ReplyDeleteRachel, I love how you incorporated the discs with your lampwork.. Special pieces from a special soup!
ReplyDeleteThat last necklace is my favorite! The focal is stunning and you did a beautiful job with it.
ReplyDeleteAll are beautiful designs but the faux jade necklace is stunning.
ReplyDeleteAna
That focal really does look like jade! I love that about polymer clay, that it can be a chameleon. A great assortment of pieces you have created! Thank you for sharing your talents with the Bed Soup. Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteYour designs are really lovely, especially the necklace with the clay focal. She really did make a stunning pendant, but your design absolutely sets it off perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWell done ! I love polymer clay !! You did very well with your bead soup ! Love that polymer clay focal !
ReplyDeleteWhow! Great work! I love the necklace with the green focal!
ReplyDeleteOK, love it all, but for me it is the green set!! Those little flowers just add to that wonderful focal she made....great job!! ~KM
ReplyDeleteGorgeous soup ingredients and beautiful designs, Rachel :) I agree that faux jade is sublime!
ReplyDeletewow, i can't believe that focal is clay either. You did a great job showing it off!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty pieces! I love the colour combinations!
ReplyDeleteI think all your designs are beautiful! You've chosen the beads and Findings very carefully and everything looks so harmonious! The "Jade" focal necklace is my favorite!
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