This is part of a necklace I made from some simple stoneware rounds and some blue stoneware 'knots'. The rondells are jasper, and so are the faceted rectangles. This was a simple design, but I find that simple designs are sometimes the most dramatic.
Jasper is one of my favorite gemstones. It is opaque (because it is formed from clay), so what better to put with ceramic beads but jasper? Next week Rings and Things will be making its annual wholesale trek through Dallas. So if you haven't yet made plans to go and you're in the area, now is the time to visit their website and plan your day!
Hi, Natalie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the mention of our upcoming Rings & Things bead show. Your readers can request a show invitation at our website (http://www.rings-things.com/Show/city.php?city=Dallas). Here's the info, for convenience:
Dallas, TX, - Tuesday, 03/18 2008
* Noon - 4 pm
* Wyndham Garden Hotel Dallas Park Central
* 8051 LBJ Freeway
* Dallas, TX 75251
* (972) 680-3000
* Directions: I-635, Exit Coit Rd. North on Coit, right on Emily.
Take care,
--Dave Robertson
at Rings & Things