Friday, July 29, 2011

Orange Sherbet


Do you remember orange push up pops?

They were my favorite purchase as a kid when the ice cream truck made it's way through the neighborhood - are ice cream trucks still around? Certainly not on Mackinac!



The cool sweetness or orange push ups was what I kept in mind as I worked on my latest beading project, "Orange Sherbet" a coordinating necklace and bracelet.


They were a bit of an experiment: I used just a single beading technique, tubular herringbone, and a single type of bead, seed beads only.


The visual interest comes in the interplay between the differing sizes, colors and finishes of the seed beads themselves - no flashy focal bead needed!

I worked with tight tension, resulting in a tube that will support itself.



I think they're a success - simple but visually interesting.

What do you think?

4 comments:

  1. I love your design and just the right summer color.
    Therese

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  2. It's a beauty -- I love the color!
    I always got popsicles, and saved half for my big brother!

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  3. Oh, I love them!! I totally remember orange push-ups. The colors, beads and tight tubes are wonderful. Just curious - how long is the necklace?
    Carol

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  4. Thanks Carol!
    The necklace is 17" long.

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