I also had it in my mind to bead a Paua shell (black lipped abalone) for my final page BUT...... It ended up too big for my little frames that I am using to display my pages -grrrrrr
So it is back to the drawing board for my final page.
Plus, now what do I do with a beaded Paua shell? LOL A friend suggested a tiny mermaid to sit in the shell & yes that could happen but time will tell, eh?.JPG)
Back side covered with 'Paua Shell' fabric from New Zealand
My mind is a blank as what else to do for my last BJP, so I have been playing with beaded beads, which I will share pics of as soon as I get some pictures of them
11 comments:
Ooooh Ellen, your page is gorgeous, but that paua shell is to die for!! I bet it is awesome IRL!
Beautiful abalone shell! The anemone is very cool too, I love the tentacles. Are you doing the next round of the bjp?
I love both of your pieces, Ellen. You obviously love the ocean...
Susan
Your anemone is beautiful. Love the fabric too. I can so see a mermaid or even a mini tidepool in the shell.
Arline
So awesome, Ellen -- your colors and beading just seem to flow on that fabric. And that beaded shell is to die for . . .
Kathy V in NM
Hi Ellen,
Your work is wonderful! I love the sea colors and texture in your pieces. So calming and invigorating at the same time. Enjoy creating your final piece!
-Karen
Thank you all...
Jos hopefully you'll get to see the Paua Shell IRL some day ;9
Kelly, yes I have signed up for the next round. I know I grew as a bead artist this past year & look forward to what the next round will bring
love the june one and the save you made...innovative!
ooo...I'd second a little mermaid in the paua shell!
Excellent solution to the overwhelming job of solid beading... Your anemone and embellishment of the "water" are wonderful. What is the background fabric? Is an aboriginal print?
I'm so glad you decided to join again for the next BJP... You contribute a lot of good vibes with your comments and posts... and your work is always inspiring.
I really like your shell just as it is... as a shell. Too bad it wouldn't fit in your format for the BJP.
Ellen
I love the way you always bring sea life a live. I still have some hopes of bead embordery using these old hands of mine.
Hugs, Helaine
Thank you!!
Bobbi, I think a little sculptured mermaid will be a fun project, now if I could just get some of thewe UFOs finished LOL
Robin, the fabric is just some 'ocean' themed fabric from my local quilting store here at the beach
Helaine, I hope you will do some embroidery my friend ;9
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