It’s been dreary in western Kansas all week long, and I needed something to brighten it up around here. ..
I just made a new necklace, and I’m calling it “Spring Fling”. It’s bright, cheery, colorful and fun, don’t you think?
Spring Fling necklace
My inspiration bead for this piece was this big, beautiful Green Plum Blossoms porcelain bead from Artbeads. Also used in the necklace were some Wasabi Oval beads with a gold abstract design and some fun acrylic rectangle beads, also from Artbeads. I also picked out some colorful square resin beads in greens, yellow and pinks to add some real fun to this necklace.
Spring Fling Necklace
Spring Fling Necklace
For Christmas last year, I received some fun dice shaped glass beads in different colors, and I had some mother of pearl square and rectangle beads in my bead inventory. I picked a few that worked well with the other components, and made this asymmetrical necklace. I also used a couple swirled glass beads in complimentary colors.
To keep with the spring motif, I used a large sterling silver flower shaped toggle clasp, another sterling silver clasp that I got from Artbeads.
The final piece turned out great, and it is just perfect for this time of year! The necklace was made so that you can show off the beautiful clasp by wearing it at the side. The porcelain focal bead is meant to be worn on the opposite side of the clasp.
The beads that I received from Artbeads were just gorgeous, as always! It’s no wonder they are my favorite supplier of beads and components. Their items are always shipped immediately, and I can always find the items that I need in the quantities that my custom work requires.
Disclosure: I have received some of the components used for this design from Artbeads free of charge. I am posting an honest review of said products and have not been paid to endorse said products.
