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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Star Factory

Star Factory
I am just enchanted by these Unicorn lampwork beads in "midnight special"--they make me think of a glowing nebula!
Photo of the Omega Nebula by NASA
The way these lampwork drops (available from Stinky Dog Beads) are configured, they are most stunning when viewing the drop section head-on, so I devised a design that would keep their shining faces front and center. Here I've combined them with amber, freshwater pearls in lime, and antiqued copper. The idea of a "star factory" must have also put me in an industrial mindset because the metal sections feel very hardware-like to me. And that's always a good thing!

I leave you with a stellar spire from the "Eagle Nebula",

and a little music to go with it:



Keirsten

11 comments:

  1. Stunning work as always Keirsten! I love the amber beads next to the rich hues of copper. I also really admire the way you always make your own ear wires. Your earrings are little works of art! Just lovely!

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  2. Wow! Fabulous! I have some of those drops and they always vex me. You are so danged clever, Miss Kiersten! Enjoy the day. Erin

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  3. Perfection, love those lampies and the way you used them! Gorgeous and the name is perfect too!

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  4. I love these! Beautiful elements combined beautifully. So much to admire!

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  5. What beauties Keirsten! I love them!

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  6. These are just glorious - period!!

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  7. These are just glorious - period!!

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  8. Stunning! Those lampwork beads from Unicorn Beads are awesome as are your earrings!

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  9. Amazing earrings. Love the the way you put it all together it's like all the components were just made for each other. Great inspiration!

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  10. I agree, these are simply GLORIOUS! Wow....

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