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A few days ago, Lorelei Eurto posted on her facebook wall a photo of a set of ceramic spheres by House of Ceramics on etsy. She felt that the photo would be great inspiration for bead makers. I did too - I love the colors and have recently been loving my round bead mold. I was going to make beads that night anyways, and this has me totally excited. The first photo is the one Lorelei posted - a set of four ceramic spheres in gorgeous cool colors. The second photo is my interpretation. It was fun. I think I'm going to try this each week!

Comments

Lorelei Eurto said…
Love this interpretation! And I absolutely adore big Round beads!
May 1, 2011 at 7:04 AM
Marcie Abney Carroll said…
These are great! I think you did an amazing job capturing the spirit of the little spheres. Awesome!
May 1, 2011 at 7:08 AM
Barbara Lewis said…
Really beautiful, Sue! Yours are a great rendition of those gorgeous ceramic pieces!
May 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM
KristiBowmanDesign said…
I love that shop when Lorelei posted it and I love how it inspired you, I'd buy a pair of that front knobby bead if you list them.
May 1, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Spirited Earth said…
very cool ..love your take on those spheres
May 1, 2011 at 9:48 AM
Norma's Bag Boutique said…
Very nice interpretation. By just looking at the pictures you know what's all about. Gorgeous!
May 1, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Shannon Chomanczuk said…
I love what you made! Those beads are beautiful.
Shannon C
May 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM
SueBeads said…
Thank you all so much for your comments! It was fun - there will be another set this week for interpretation!
May 1, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Courtney Breul said…
They look great! I love them.
May 2, 2011 at 8:54 AM
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