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Sunflower beads by Zu

Mixed pairs polymer clay beads by Zu

Do you know Zu? She makes great polymer clay beads, and sells them on etsy. I found her when I saw the beautiful sunflower beads she made - I had an idea in my head that they would go with some lampwork beads that I had made. We contacted each other, and did a trade! I purchased the sunflower ones (first photo), and traded her two hilton head beach lentils for another set of her pairs (mostly like the second photo). I love them all. Right now, I haven't made anything with them. I just hold them and look at them. She puts so much time into her canes, they are just gorgeous!!! You should check out her shop and blog!
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Silver Parrot said…
Okay, I have to 'fess up and admit that I'm not normally a huge poly clay fan...with a few exceptions. And these beads are DEFINITELY an exception. They're lovely. I need me some.
July 29, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Anonymous said…
they're amazing!
July 29, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Marie Cramp said…
They are truly amazing. I can just see them mixed with your wonderful beads. Make sure you post a picture of what you end up making with them :)

Marie
July 30, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Unknown said…
Those sunflowers are gorgeous! What a great find. I am heading over to her store right now to take a look!

Emi
July 31, 2009 at 9:24 AM
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