Here is the latest of my creations in a series I sell called "Jewels". It is a beautiful short necklace, with handcrafted, porcelain beads and real turquoise decorative touches. I made a matching pair of earrings because I like to keep it easy. What to wear? Voila.
Now the different aspect of this creation is that I made, by my own hands, each and every tan bead. I use high fire porcelain, stained with that lovely red iron oxide we see in the red rocks of Sedona, AZ, where I live and work in my studios. Each turns out a one of a kind color and design.
First step is to my clay studio, where I create the beads. They have to be sponged clean, so each is smooth against our lovely necks. After the beads come out of the kiln, I go to my " clean," calligraphy studio which doubles for my jewelry assemblage. the word Clean is open to interpretation, I suppose.
There I look in my magic boxes of stones and beads and find the perfect turquoise, including a lovely turtle. I like these creatures. Kind of like me, I guess. They might move slowly, but they don't stop. Slow and steady, but there is always something new to inspire. Enjoy.
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