Of course, it’s impossible not to be inspired by the amazing colors, patterns, and shapes of a tropical reef, even if it’s only a digital one. So for this month’s mood board, I went on the search for jewelry and garments that would appeal to a South Pacific mermaid.
Aquatic themes are among the easiest to create with beads. There’s an enormous variety of blues, greens, pinks, and oranges to choose from in every material imaginable. There are pearl, shell, and coral beads, beads shaped like fish and sea life, and plenty of techniques that evoke the feeling of an underwater realm. Combine any beads at all with coralling and the right colors, and you’ve got an instant tropical reef!
1. Green Stick Recycled Sea Glass Beads from Happy Mango Beads
2. Fuchsia Fish Leather from Fusion Beads
3. Porcelain Fish Bone Beads from Artbeads.com
4. Shell Fossil Nugget Beads from Lima Beads
5. Kelp Forest Bead Mix by Rhaad5
6. Pacific Blue Recycled Glass Beads from FireSpirit Beads
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Hi Mortira,
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence ! Ocean theme is currently what is going around in my creative world too , and like you too , I`m exploring the beauty of the ocean sitting in front of the monitor... haha ! Jokes apart , I am exploring the use of different shapes and creating textures found underwater with my crochet hook . Though beading is what I like more, my skills are not yet advanced enough to covert my imagination into reality :( . But after reading your post I think I need to try adding beadwork along with crochet in my next project .
And I love the mood board and the fuchsia fish leather is my favorite among all the beauties.