I have been doing a lot of swimming at the local swimming pool and on sunny days the reflections under the water are mesmerising. As I was searching through my recycled glass beads this morning these beads, made from gin and vodka bottles, reminded me of the sparkles that I was seeing in the pool. All sorts of reflections and interactions of colour in this pair of earrings.
Inspired by Monday. When I was planning this week I wrote “more enamel tube necklaces please”. I love all of the colour in this necklace, the enamel tubes are layers and layers of colour, so interesting to make them. The second photo shows a closeup of the necklace so you can see the layers. Beads are made from wine, gin, vodka and champagne bottles.
Sunday sets. Recycled glass beads made from wine, gin, beer bottles and green depression glass. Slightly more casual on the silk cord, but packed with colour. Love how the mismatch earrings work with the necklace.
Behind the scenes Saturday. My view, while I am making beads, is of all these amazing colours that Italian glass comes in. Recycled glass is a lot less colourful and a whole lot trickier to work with too. But that’s fine with me, as it’s all part of the process of discovering what works and what doesn’t. Keeps it interesting.
Thanks to Posina Rossingham for the beautiful photo.
It’s quite amazing what you can find in your local op shop. This little vase was found by my friend, and I think it has made a lovely pair of earrings. I like the contrast between the etched and shiny beads too.
A bracelet made from wine and gin bottles. As pretty as the day is here today!
It was time to make a necklace, and because I had my enamel tubes out, I was able to make this pretty necklace featuring clear beads made from assorted wine and tonic water bottle!
These earrings, made from @bethanywines_barossa wine bottles, are a little bit elegant, a little bit fun and a little bit different.
Inspired by Monday! I was tidying my desk this morning and found a bunch of copper tubes that I had enamelled for an exhibition last year. I had actually forgotten how much I enjoyed the process and the finished result! I am definitely going to be making more pieces this year. This pair of mismatch earrings features enamel copper tubes and the pink beads from Friday!
Sunday sets. I love the simplicity of this set of jewellery. The flower beads are made from a Skyy Vodka bottle. I think you could wear this set day and night.
