Designs by doktordesigns
twist and shout
Another variation on a previous theme: combining copper and bronzite. I like the sense of movement that's created by the non-traditional shapes in...
Components: Bronzite twisted rectangles, copper trapezoids, copper spacers and copper s-clasp
icy blue heart
My husband and son both hated this choker--and frankly I'm not sure about it myself. It's very bold and perhaps not terribly graceful?
But I...
But I...
Components: Glass/foil rectangles (approximately 25mm), large aluminum painted rondelles, aquamarine nuggets, small silver spacers
it's so easy
I put together these simple dangle earrings with a few of the LB black rustic quartz diamonds I had left from the strand, after I designed the last...
Components: Textured silver discs, rustic black quartz from Lima Beads.
diamonds and rust
Trying to shake things up a little, this piece is proportionally different from many of the others I've made. It features a smaller, more subtle...
Components: Black rustic quartz from Lima Beads, hematite twists, frosted glass pendant.
green eyed lady
One of the perks of being a beader: We went to a party in Marietta, Ohio last night. Friday after work, I found this fun little dress to wear....
Components: Earrings: Mosaic turquoise squares, aquamarine dangles
Bracelet: Green/gold glass squares, faceted multi-color glass ovals, green coin pearls, aquamarine nuggets.
golden slumbers
Another pair of simple dangles made with Lima Beads' stunning CZ drops. I want them in every color, by the dozen!
Components: Light smoky quartz (synthetic) and cubic zirconia.
wonderful tonight
I'd wear this one with a strapless, backless, body-hugging black dress....that is, if I were young enough to wear a strapless, backless,...
Components: Faceted spider agate rounds, faceted hematite rounds, nubby silver cylindric spacers.
moonshadow
I've been having fun making combination pendants....here's one!
(PS/ The camera lens foreshortened this piece...it's actually longer than it...
(PS/ The camera lens foreshortened this piece...it's actually longer than it...
Components: Pendant assembled from a tourmilated quartz moon and a twisted hematite droplet. Suspended from faceted hematite from Lima Beads, faceted amethyst and grey freshwater pearls. Hammered sterling silver clasp.
rosalita
Named for one my favorite Springsteen songs, a bouncy, gutsy, spicy tune that builds to one of the most fabulous, joyous crescendos in all of rock...
Components: Mooakite nuggets from Lima Beads, copper faceted rice beads, copper S-clasp.
mister bojangles
Taking technical baby steps -- that is, trying to move beyond just stringing -- I experimented with some copper links and jump rings. :)
Components: Bracelet: Copper disks and jump rings, gold quartz twisted rectangles, copper S-clasp.
Earrings: Copper disks and yellow jade nuggets.
luck be a lady
When these Lima CZ drops arrived in the mail, I was bowled over. (Got 'em through the Bead Machine, I think, and I should have bought a dozen!) I...
Components: Glass square (dichoroic?) and Lima Beads cubic zironconia drops
jumpin' jack flash
I love how faceted labradorite winks and flashes and changes as it moves in the light. It adds a romantic touch to something that would otherwise...
Components: Silver-tone square donuts, faceted labradorite.
mona lisa
There's something kinda Italian Renaissance about this piece, don't you think?
I sent a note to Lima asking if they could get more of these...
I sent a note to Lima asking if they could get more of these...
Components: Petrified green opal and copper rope/dot beads, both from Lima Beads. Copper S-clasp.
stardust
My friend Paul likes to say, "If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing." Well, I took his philosophy to heart on this one. Lots of glitter going...
Components: Brushed copper coins and pointy pendant; sparkle-finish copper round; gold sponge coral tubes; faceted golden quartz twisted rectangles.
penny lane
The first time I used these brushed copper rectangles (for "moondance"), I paired them with silvery disks for a modern, "space odyssey" feel. This...
Components: Bronzite squares, brushed copper rectangles, copper spacers, LB copper clasp
diamond girl
I put this piece together from some inexpensive components, but it has a nice, dressy look to it, I think. :)
I think I may give this one to my...
I think I may give this one to my...
Components: Carved "cinnabar" diamonds, onyx cubes, stardust finish spacers.
pink cadillac
I like the way the components of this piece contrast on the one hand (i.e. the warmth of the copper teardrops versus the black-icy hematite) and...
Components: Faceted hematite from LB, copper ovals, faceted rose quartz, copper clasp.
take me to the river -- winner, thanks to you!!!!
Just wanted to thank all the wonderful Lima Bead artists who voted for my piece "take me to the river" and helped me win both "best traditional"...
circle game
Terrible I-phone photo but this multi-strander is something of a departure for me, so I thought I'd post it anyway. :)
Components: Bamboo jasper graduated fan set, tourmilated quartz rounds, sponge coral tubes, freshwater pearls, hematite chips.
BEAD SWAP ANNOUNCEMENT -- plus more crazy mixed up bracelets
More of my mother of pearl donut bead bracelets. Nothing too exciting here but I needed a picture in order to put up a swap announcement. :-)...
Components: Mother of pearl donut beads, freshwater coin pearls.
