Check these scrumptious finds from Africa out!!!! This first set of beads was made locally in Capetown out of batik fabric and handmade “sand cast” glass beads. As much as I hate to part with them, they will be incorporated with a fused glass pendant created to match perfectly. I have this necklace in my head and the first layer of glass done in the kiln!!!!
These wooden beads I bargained for with the fella pictured below them! Each is inlaid in bone and hand finished and polished. I bought multiple strands of them and can’t wait to create a pendant to match!!!
My name is Sandra Miller, and art is at the heart of everything I do. I create from my studio in beautiful Portland, Oregon, where life is shared with my husband Steve and our charming “Dog in the Kitchen,” Ihana—my constant muse and taste-tester behind the scenes of this creative journey.
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Hi Amiee and Nan!!!!
Yes I’m really excited about those wooden beads. The hard part is choosing which ones to use in a design. Each is so unique and special they are going to be hard to part with!!
Nan Thank you!!!! I was so happy to hear about your show wins while I was gone!!! Those kids are really burning up the ring girlfriend!!!!
I can’t wait to see your creations!! I Know your pendants will be wonderful with the beads, and such a unique touch. You are one talented girl, and please keep us posted on your bronchical infection. I know you will kick it soon. Love, NM
Sandra,
How fun your adventure must have been!! I absolutly love those wooden beads, they would be fabulous with tons of silver and one of you beautiful pendants!!