End of Day Finish

After a morning and early afternoon gardening, I got back in the studio and completed the three-dimensional flower bead necklace.  It looks really great--shiny appliqued flowers and brushed satin background.  I opted to string it with these simple-cut blue kyanite beads and a number of silver and gold bead accents.  Notice here that I continued the design of the flower to the clasp, where I made a user friendly hook and eye.  While designing, I pay attention to the details and notice the small things...because they matter. 

Here's the full necklace.  It looks even better on.

 

Next up on the bench, the reticulated bead.  We'll see where inspiration leads.