Catherine Haedrich - Moss Lady

9Description:

I am frequently inspired by the stones I find, as here with Ocean (Moss) Jasper.  I sometimes overindulge in colorful projects and find I have no jewelry for work.  This bracelet was my attempt at a neutral I could wear with everything, in an office environment, hence the play on 'Boss Lady'.  Neutral need not be boring so I added 15/0 seed bead patterning to band, fringe not overdone and an elegant clasp.  The vertical striations are a nice backdrop to three Anna Bronze focals.  The oxidized clay metallic tones of the fire-polish beads change with what you wear.  St. James Studio masterfully replicated Moss Jasper in an inspired polymer clay cabochon set.

Prerequisites:

Peyote bezeling, backstitch, simple edge stitching all helpful.

Techniques:

Bead embroidery, fringe, internal construction & forming.