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Firecracker urchin
Soft green and golden mustard firecracker has the look of a sea urchin. Made with soft green bubbles of many shapes along with golden bugle beads topped gold balls. Read more
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Green on green firecracker
This dual firecracker looks a little like a wreath or a pretzel. Copper rings, red beads, tri-tone cotton flowers and soft green leaves. Read more
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“Wrapped Candy” ovum
I was gifted some interesting yarn. And once I looked closer at it, it was tubelike. I decided to see if I liked it pulled over my ovum. It was fun! The beads were sewn in the cross hatches and additional beads in the in between parts. A little gold beads for a glimmer. The Read more
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** finished “Blues” ovum
I’ve started a new ovum that is being done in all blues. I wanted to show it before and during the beading process. I find it hard because I like both the un- beaded side and the beading. Read more
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“Studley” ovum
Having different types of leather laying around I decided to make a masculine type of ovum. Using brass studs, studded leather suede strips and brass nails to evoke that masculine look on a rust felted ovum. Read more
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Soft blue and Lavender Firecracker
Going to the softer side of these. Soft delft blue with lavender and opalescent beading. Blue paper flowers with opalescent centers add a little glitz. These can be posed in different poses but… are not toys because of the delicate embellishments used. Read more
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“Neutral” firecracker
This one I wrapped the base with crocheted transitional color yarn then reinforced the sides with complimentary embroidery yarn. Next I wove eyelash yarn that fit in the color scheme through the band that I wound around. French knots and glass beads were added. Finally the mustard colored beads were added. This again is posable. Read more
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Red Firecracker
Finished another firecracker. This one is a little thinner than the others. So many possibilities. It’s fun to reshape them to see different angles. Read more
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First firecracker finished
Worked on one of the firecracker today. It was a different one than I picked things for. Oh well. these are fun and different. It nice that they are flexible so you get different views. Read more
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“Tribute” mini ovum
Here is the mini ovum I made with my sister (Deb) in mind. Sparkly with a touch of purple. Read more
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“Warts on a Frog” – ovum
Finished this one and really like the colors. Greens, turquoise, navy blue and brushed gold. Read more
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Art show today
Well I decided to do another art show. They wanted things to be of a nature theme. I brought: Wall pieces Read more
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Black and white all around
I finished this one about a month ago but was waiting to frame it. I did that today. metal silver disks throughout. Additional black slub circles give another depth. Read more
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“Pink Sectional” ovum
I’m almost finished with this one. Since pink is not my play style, a lot of angst by its choice. I think it is close to being done. Read more
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Welcome new ovum
Welcome “Chenille Bedspread” ovum This was the variegated orange and yellow ovum. Read more
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Update*While I’m waiting
I could use your help. while I’m waiting for a consensus on my previous post, I have another question. Which one of these should I start first? Read more