Welcome to Norma’s Clay entry to the Bead Soup Blog Party!
This is my first time participating in the Bead Soup Blog Party organized by Lori Anderson. My partner Lupe Meter sent me some beautiful beads. What a big bowl of soup! Some of them including the focal beads (she sent two to choose from) were handmade by her using polymer clay. Yes, we both work with polymer clay although we have different styles and favorite color palettes. Be sure to check her blog here and see what she made with the beads I sent her.
Here are all the beads she sent me. There were so many that I felt a bit overwhelmed at the beginning but felt very grateful when starting to create.
I couldn’t decide which focal bead to use so I decided to make two necklaces. After all I had many beads to use. So for the first one I used her rectangular polymer clay pendant as a focal bead and some beautiful gemstones as secondaries. The only beads I added on this one were the round black beads, the rest are all from the soup.
For the second necklace I was forced to really get out of my comfort zone. I played a lot with this combination filigree polymer clay floral Lupe handmade. I usually don't work with florals (don't know why). So I combined it with some brass chain, filigree square links and clasp. Those beautiful oval marbleized beads are also handmade by Lupe with polymer clay.
I really liked the exercise and how the necklaces came out. Thanks Lupe for the beads and Lori for organizing such a great party. Now party on and go visit the next blog on the list (ok you can grab a snack first!).
Enjoy! And come back some other time!
Here's the complete list of partners so that you can keep going with the Blog Party!!
You did a beautiful job with the beads that I sent you, Norma! I love your creations! Bellisimos!!
ResponderSuprimirSuch beautiful pieces!
ResponderSuprimirWonderful pieces - I love the flower necklace!
ResponderSuprimirGreetings, Michi
So beautiful ~ the blues really pop next to the black!
ResponderSuprimirSo cool beads, so pretty jewelry!
ResponderSuprimir¡Qué bonito! I love the chain with the strand of seed beads in the second piece. I gives just the right weight to balance the top and bottom sections.
ResponderSuprimirGorgeous ! I LOVE that blue!!!
ResponderSuprimirGreat soup!
m.e. :)
I love the different textures in the second piece!!
ResponderSuprimirParty on, Norma! You've made lovely pieces from your soup!
ResponderSuprimirLovely job with mix!!!
ResponderSuprimirBeautiful! I love the cobalt blue you had to work with.
ResponderSuprimirCilla
Very nice job! The floral piece is especially beautiful.
ResponderSuprimirThese are both just beautiful. The first one is classic while the second has a bit more whimsy to it. You've done a wonderful job!
ResponderSuprimirI love the multi strand necklace, the chain is perfect
ResponderSuprimirI am SO sorry for being late — today our internet provider decided to crash. My stress level is through the roof, to say the least! They’re still working on it, but it’s like dial-up.
ResponderSuprimirLove them both! I'm a fan of vibrant blues!
I hope you’ll participate again!
Love, Lori
That blue is so stunning! Such beautiful designs. Great work!
ResponderSuprimirGorgeous designs - love the colors!
ResponderSuprimirLove both pieces but especially the second necklace-wow!
ResponderSuprimirBeautiful pieces the colors are such a deep blue love them but I have to say the second one really stands out very special!
ResponderSuprimirHop-Hop,
Theresa
Lovely necklaces!
ResponderSuprimirI am so glad to see other polymer artists represented in the BSBP. I am going to be spending more time reading your blog when the soup calms down. I really like what you did with the floral focal
ResponderSuprimirLove what you did with the soup. Would like a close-up of the focals. They look really intersting, but a bit difficult to see the details. Thank you for your work.
ResponderSuprimirOh, they're both so lovely! Beautiful work!
ResponderSuprimirWow, these are really beautiful! That second one with the flower is really fantastic.
ResponderSuprimirOMGoodness...your soup is DELICIOUS my Friend!!! I adore your design, it's truly stunning! Well done, another AMAZING cup of BEAD SOUP from a very talented designer!!! ;)
ResponderSuprimirOH!!! I love that flower necklace - I love the blues!!! Great job, and lucky soup!
ResponderSuprimirwow! nice job! I REALLY like the floral necklace. beautiful colors too!
ResponderSuprimirOh, goodness, both of these necklaces are standout and gorgeous!! I especially love that second one!
ResponderSuprimirWonderful! You have created two terrific piece of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture. Thank you for sharing your artistic process along the way. Cheers!
ResponderSuprimirLori
Son muy bonita. :) I love both pieces. I think you made them both shine. I really couldn't pick a favorite. Very nice.
ResponderSuprimirThat flower is gorgeous. :o)
ResponderSuprimirHow thoughtful of your partner to send so much, and to send it all in labelled bags! I love both necklaces, especially the second one - very creative use of your soup!
ResponderSuprimirI love both pieces. Blue is one of my favorite colors. You did a great job on the design. I really like the brass chain accenting the second one. Have a great time hopping!
ResponderSuprimirThese are both great pieces. I love the color schemes and the focals. Nice job!
ResponderSuprimirLove the intense blue of both your necklaces, great designs. I particularly love the first one with the peacock focal, beautiful!
ResponderSuprimirThese pieces are just beautiful and they made me smile. Delicious!
ResponderSuprimirAbsolutely gorgeous work! That second piece is a showstopper!
ResponderSuprimirgorgeous designs. You may not usually work with flowers but it sure doesn't show. Great job!!!
ResponderSuprimirThese would look fantastic with a pair of jeans and a crisp white shirt. Even a turtleneck. You did a really Soup-er job designing these!
ResponderSuprimirBoth gorgeous necklaces! Great job :)
ResponderSuprimirLove those focal pendants and all the blue! Lovely!!
ResponderSuprimirBeautiful! :)
ResponderSuprimirYou got some incredible pieces to work with and I love what you made. The 2nd necklace is my favorite. Great job!
ResponderSuprimirI have to say that my favorite is the necklace with the flower focal. You did an awesome job with both of them. I really didn't mind the yellow beads you sent me, I saw it as a great challenge which only makes me grow as an artist. It is good for me to go outside the box. The members of my guild just loved your beads and loved my necklace! I had so many comments on that necklace. I wore it with a solid brown baby doll top and of course everyone loved the name I gave it! And as you can see from my comments, your polka dot beads were a hit! Thank you again! We will have to do another bead exchange between the two of us just for the fun it! 8D
ResponderSuprimirBoth pieces are beautiful! I really like how you used a variety of beads and findings to create the second necklace. Really fun design.
ResponderSuprimirI love those colors! Wonderful!
ResponderSuprimirVery nice designs! Loveley!
ResponderSuprimirI am so sorry I am so late hopping your way. My computer dug it's heels in and said Not gon'a go thaat fast.:^)
ResponderSuprimirYour designs are nothing short of amazing.
Be blessed to be a blessing
Nice work Norma! what fun to have been paired up with another polymer clay artist. My favorite is the 2nd piece. Just lovely.
ResponderSuprimirThanks everyone for your beautiful comments.
ResponderSuprimirSuch wonderful designs! I think the second necklace is my favorite, the combination of chain and beading is so interesting!
ResponderSuprimirLove the flower necklace...so pretty
ResponderSuprimirYou made such beautiful creations!
ResponderSuprimirjean yates
You may not work with florals regularly, but you did a lovely job with both of these necklaces. Pretty!
ResponderSuprimirLovely necklaces! I especially love the second one: beautiful focal and a great design with the multiple strands. Fab job!
ResponderSuprimirThey are both beautiful....I love the blue. The peacock necklace is so peaceful. And I love the strands of seed beads on the floral necklace. Nicely done.
ResponderSuprimirboth are such beautiful pieces! lovely!!!
ResponderSuprimirThe second necklace is my favourite, no doubt about it. I love the multistrand combined with the big chain.
ResponderSuprimirAmbra
Beautiful, I especially like the necklace with the flower focal. Fantastic.
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