Madame R.M. Wasabi

The ceramic delft face was gifted to me by another beader.  The face had an Asian look to it so I went with a geisha idea.  A bead embroidered robe with metal dragon.  The hair is built up on 3 layers of fringe.  The bun on her head is made from a felt bead used for the core with black beads wrapping it.  The hands and feet were made by another beader friend.

Etched metal bracelet

This was a fun and different class using brass plates and etching bird designs in each.  The links are put together with rings.  The entire bracelet comes together with chain and a handmade clasp.

Earrings

More instant gratification.  Left to right:  Pearls take the stage here.  Little bird beads are the focal.  Colorful beads brighten up any outfit.

Altoid tin trade w/doll

I participated in an Altoids Tin trade.  The pink painted box is the altered tin.  Inside lives a miniature beaded doll.  

Encaustic - Clothes line

 Encaustic play with fabric.  A mini clothesline for the fun of it all.

Encaustic - Frida

A bit of a switch from beads.  Encaustic play with Frida Kahlo.  

Gimme a Kiss Angler Fish

The was a heart challenge presented in one of my bead groups.  Do you see the heart shape?  It was time to step out of the box and create something using the shape in a different way.  Voila!  This cute yet vicious fish gets his prey by wiggling his lure to unsuspecting victims.

Soutache

This turquoise pendant features the newest technique of using soutache.  Soutache is a type of braiding originally used in military uniforms.

Tuscan Twin bracelet

This Tuscan Twin bracelet is a pattern from Shae Wilhite of Sweet Beads in Las Vegas.  I was fortunate enough to take a class with her to make this beauty.  it was a fun adventure using twin beads, RAW techniques and netting.  Thanks Shae!