Cabochons are typically dome shaped, but can come in all manner of shapes and sizes. The basic criteria is that it’s a bead-like object that has no holes for stringing. They’re great in embroidery and mixed media projects. Some cabs are ideal for glue-in designs, like rings and post earrings.
Sea Urchin Polymer Clay Cabochons
By BeadComber
Black Silver Pinwheel Glass Cabochon
From Artbeads.com
Yellow Acrylic Faceted Rectangle Cabochon
From Aunties Beads
Afghani Tribal Brass Amulet
From Happy Mango Beads
Rose on Stem Carnelian Resin Cameo
From Rings & Things
Vintage Glass Sapphire Jewel Cabochon
From A Grain of Sand
Vintage Rutilated Quartz Gold Cabochon
From Eureka Eureka
Vintage Style Pink Daisy Cabochon
From Bello Modo
Fused Glass Cabochon Assortment
From Spleodar
Vintage German Glass Alexandrite Oval Cabochon
From Beadaholique
Aqua Cobalt Silver Foil Rectangular Glass Cabochon
From Venetian Bead Shop
Fossil Coral Freeform Triangular Cabochon
From Lima Beads
Do you have a favorite cabochon to use in your work?
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I love cabs with faces on them, I don't know why but I think they are so cool!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! There are some really wonderful embroidery artists that make great use of face cabs. I love seeing those designs!
ReplyDeleteGreat mix of cabachons! Here are some of my favorites:
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I love working with cabs but I rarely find ones that I like. You're wish list has some beautiful pieces in it. I adore the urchin cabs!
ReplyDeleteHI,Mortira:-)
ReplyDeleteI can admit,that the topic of Your today's post fits me very well,because I am currently on the stage of looking for interesting cabs and observations,how Beading People in the world frame them.
I have never made it before,so I eagerly watch all the available tutorials,read the books and watch the instructional films.
The examples of the cabochons You're presenting here are very much intersting,with their variety of shapes,textures and colours.
So far-I have got the only one:it is the big,oval turquoise and I am going to bezel it in few days time.I am a little afraid,but I think the work's going to be fine.
Warm Hugs-Halinka-
Mortira - you must be familiar w Sherry Sarafini's work. If not, google her -- she's a master w cabs.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes. I have spent a lot of time just admiring Sherry Sarafini's designs.
ReplyDeleteI like an ambitious project now and then, but I can't imagine the time and patience it must take for those masterpieces!
Hi Mortira,
ReplyDeleteGreat Topic!
I've been thinking all of last week about cabochons as I'm currently working on another beadembroidered collar. I'm using abalone for that one, but will be using some of my sand dollar cabochons for the next.
You've also reminded me to create more face cabochons ;)as I've sold all the ones I had, lol. Getting out the 'to do' list.
Thanks so much for featuring my sea urchin cabs, one of my favorite textures.
Have a great week! :)
Tina
Ooooh I love so many of these cabs. The little daisy, the black pinwheels and the sapphire ones are my fave. I love vintage and vintage looking cabs. I also love using things that were not born a cab, but with a pair of snips and a sanding tool are easily converted into one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer! I love the unexpected cabs, too. If you can figure out how to wrap beads around something, it's worth a try!
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