Monday, March 7, 2011

The Turquoise Bead Mirror


I just finished another 'new' mirror. There are a few glitches to work out but I'm very excited about this prototype. The Turquoise Seed Bead Mirror is 34" in diameter and made with vitreous glass tiles, chained rhinestone and a variety of coloured seed beads (lots of them). Seed beads come in a huge array of stunning colours opening up a whole new, crazy, exciting world of design possibilities. Maybe 'excited' is an understatement?

19 comments:

M said...

Lovely. Your 'excitement' is contagious and suggests Spring is really coming.

Designwali said...

A gorgeous piece of art!

ChrisToronto said...

Karen, your creativity takes my breath away!

Sue said...

Very nice! can't wait to see what you use next to creat a mirror.

paris parfait said...

Absolutely stunning! Well done, you!

Kelle Dame said...

This is absolutely stunning!! Wow!! It's also my favorite color!
Your work just amazes me :) Keep it coming!
Kelle
xx

Mr. Goodwill Hunting said...

I just came over via designsponge on twitter. I must say you have a very unique approach to current trends. I am really in awe of your creations. I am your newest follower.

Mr. Goodwill Hunting

Jacqueline said...

That mirror is GORGEOUS!

Where did you find those amazing beads? I've been looking everywhere for turquoise beads like those!

Karen J said...

Thanks Jacqueline.
I get my 'Seed Beads' (that's what they're called) from John Bead in Toronto. They're a wholesale supplier but do have a small retail outlet (if you're in The GTA).
Seed Beads are imported from The Czech Republic and come in many stunning colours. I'm a kid in a candy store everytime I go there!

Karen J said...

Welcome Mr. Goodwill!
You're in good company as a new follower with my Mom and one of my sisters!(lol).

Laura said...

Wow! and Wow! again!!!

Karen J said...

Thank you Laura! And thank you again (lol)!!!

Janet said...

Hey Karen ... this one is an absolute stunner!
Love it.

Karen J said...

Thanks Janet!
Seed beads are stunning. Hopefully (just need more time in my day) there will be many more stunners to come.

Shelley Davis said...

I am over the moon about your work! I was on Stumble and came to your work. You have more creative talent in one cell of your body than most people have in their whole body. It's a gift!

Blessings,
Shelley

Karen J said...

Wow! Thanks Shelley.
I'll have to google Stumble?

Anonymous said...

wow i came across you on stubleupon like shelly (above) and i am glad i did! im so inspired!

Karen J said...

Hi Anonymous,
Always happy to inspire!
Thanks.

Renahda Z said...

how did you get the seed bead so uniform are they stung on wire? this is gorgeous work.