Newest Necklace Creations

My two latest necklace creations...

The Prehnite and Ooltic Jasper actually speaks to me; thus, the name - 'Speak To Me'.  https://www.etsy.com/listing/157886132/prehnite-and-oolitic-jasper-natural?ref=shop_home_active

The transparent Prehnite natural gemstone/stone is both earthy and ethereal.  I do not know why, but this stone calls out to me, draws me towards the energy.

In short, I absolutely love this necklace!






'Groovy Green' was a creation coming from outside my comfort zone.  I am usually an orderly, follow-the-rules kind of person. This necklace follows no rules. This necklace exhibits a wide range of diverse natural gemstones/stones along with a bit of vintage Czech glass beads resulting in a FUNKY and FUN, definitely one-of-a-kind, necklace. Check it out at https://www.etsy.com/listing/157906190/funky-mix-of-natural-gemstonesstones-and?ref=shop_home_active



I got so much enjoyment from making this necklace that I am going to try it again with different gemstones/stones in another color scheme.  It will still be that unique, original and one-of-a-kind design that I market.

Keep watching,,,,

My Beading Routine

Still busy farming, still busy enjoying summer, and still busy beading necklaces - my life is good!

 

I work, or should I say play because I have so much fun, beading necklaces daily.


My routine is as follows:
 

First, I decide on a color, or a specific gemstone/stone, or a finished length to compliment my current inspiration. My inspiration comes from many sources....my farm, childhood memories, events, places...mainly,  my ideas pop into my head as I relax in the serenity of my farm.

 

Next, I lay out a combination of beads in a pleasing composition.  And, I observe.  I walk away, return, and observe again. If I am not totally satisfied, I make changes to the beads/bead order that seem more appealing.  And, I walk away again.  Eventually, I am 99.9% satisfied with the color, bead choice, and layout.  I string the beads onto professional quality beading wire and make a final observation before finishing both ends.  The finishing includes with some variation: crimp beads, accuguards (further protects the beading wire at the clasp), crimp covers and clasp. 

 

Voila!  Another unique, original, one-of-a-kind necklace which I brand - necklaces…simply stated.

 

I have made over 120 necklaces using no patterns and making no duplications over the past 11 months.  And, I am still having a great time doing so.

 

My latest creation….Friendship Sparkle

 

 

I just love it.  What do you think?

 

Go to www.etsy.com/shop/MtnGlen for specifics on this necklace and many others.