Tribal Drums

This is a very dramatic lampwork bracelet using vivid colors, shapes, and textures. I used some new beads in this design - ceramic raku and copper. I antiqued the copper with a liver of sulfur solution that brought out some gorgeous rainbow colors. The ceramic raku beads have a rustic and ancient quality to them giving the bracelet the illusion of great age - as if it is an archaeological find from a long ago time. Plenty of sterling silver beads add richness and sparkle and the clasp is a brand new design and very special with touches of 14k gold throughout. Jasper beads continue the rustic and earthy quality. The lampwork beads from Brody Studio were the focals that sparked my imagination. It was a challenge to coordinate the different colors and beads but it was also lots of fun.