Soft Raku Dreams (2340)

Description

I proudly present Soft Raku Dreams: a bead and fiber necklace to wear when you want to reflect your softer (yet still so very strong!) side.

I have a confession to make: I have been hoarding some wonderful raku fired beads and buttons by http://LisaPetersArt.etsy.com. I love just sitting and looking at them, handling them. Only a few of these have found their way into finished pieces like this one. I promise to work on reducing my stash for your enjoyment!

This piece began with a magnificent 1.5" raku bead with a matte finish that includes deep warm copper colors. I created a peyote beaded encasement for it using matte copper as well as pink lined delicas and tiny rose colored rocailles with an AB finish. I topped that with a two-tier beaded peyote tube bail that lends the piece a certain Oriental aesthetic.

The pendant measures 1.75" x 2.75". To showcase its soft rose and copper tones, I created an elaborate 32" fiber necklace by braiding four separate elements together:
1. Two different 6-strand cotton DMC floss colors and a metallic machine embroidery thread crocheted together into chain.
2. Size 15 rocailles strung on fireline
3. One color 6-strand rayon DMC floss crocheted into chain.
4. 2-ply specialty yarn crocheted into chain.

The necklace can be tied to whatever length srikes your fancy on any particular day...from choker to opera length, depending on your mood.

I set out to create a memorable one of a kind piece of wearable art. I believe I succeeded.

SHIPPING

This necklace will be shipped in an elegant gift box using First Class Mail with delivery confirmation. You can upgrade to Priority Mail for $3 by leaving a request in the "Message to Seller" box of the purchase order; wait for an amended invoice.

BEAD ART ORIGINALS STREET TEAM

I'm a proud member of the Bead Art Originals Street Team, a select group of both creators of art beads and creators of beadwoven art. To see more of our work, search for the "BAO Team" tag - http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=bao+team

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International Shipping Costs: I charge $9 for shipments to other than the US, Canada, and Mexico. This is high, BUT I do refund any excess in actual shipping and packaging costs when I return from the post office. The high initial charge allows me to offer international shipping without figuring out the rates for each country. Thank you for your understanding!

Custom Bracelets: Contact me with any special requests for colors, size, and width and I will create a customized bracelet just for you - at regular pricing.

Coupons: If you have a coupon code, use it in Note to Seller and I will send you an invoice reflecting the discount.

Added on Nov 05, 2009