I found these fabulous fan-shaped shell beads at a local shop,
Powderhorn Trading Company. They are just lovely, like giant pearls. I used my embossed poppy caps on them in sterling silver, with Argentium silver earwires and Indonesian glass beads (from
Happy Mango Beads) in a soft turquoise color and matte finish.
I was surprised, when they were finished, what a strong
Art Deco vibe they had, which delighted me because I
adore Art Deco!! I think it was the repeating fan shapes and angular lines, with both the shell beads and the caps--there are fan shapes, sunbursts, and similar motifs
everywhere in Art Deco! And of course an emphasis on angular patterns:
I've never really considered myself a triangle person, but all this Art Deco goodness could make me change my mind...
More information available at my
Etsy shop, HERE.
