Linda's Lowly Beading Adventures

[CathyKeshi]

Another really pretty necklace, Linda! I dried some of my sourdough starter a few days ago. 2 different ways to do it; it's supposed to work but I've never tried it before. I'm going to reconstitute some and see if it's really still alive!

 

[linda.wald]

The larimar necklace:

 

[Marianne]

This necklace is just lovely! Very springy.

 

[SydK]

I love Larimar. The fan pendant is a lovely focal point

 

[linda.wald]

I LOVE amethyst, and just about anything purple. This is the redo of a necklace I didn't do the greatest job on over a year ago.

 

[Charlotta]

Gorgeous amethysts. And those wirewrapped are stunning. I manager to make a sour dough that doesn't require any yeast at all. I started it with ecological dried apricots, water, some sugar and honey I think. It makes delicious bread.

 

[linda.wald]

This is a re-do of a necklace I made a few years ago. I have gotten much better at beading! These are lovely citrines.

 

[BWeaves]

Linda, we need a neck shot. The citrines look lovely, but I can't tell what your necklace looks like.

 

[linda.wald]

OK, I'll try to remember to do a neck shot of the citrines. I have to get my daughter to help, since it always comes out awful by myself. Does anyone have some tips?
I got these rainbow pearls from Kong's, strung with amethysts and an amethyst clasp. The result is amazing:

 

[pattye]

Linda, that is a luscious combination!

 

[BWeaves]

OMG, those are gorgeous. Pearls and amethysts! (Fans self)

 

[Gem Fervor]

Oh, Linda, your work is beautiful! Such gorgeous colors and textures--they've brightened what is, here, a very cloudy day.

 

[linda.wald]

Thank you, everybody! Today I have blue topaz, with sterling and diamond polki beads. The topazes are pretty small, ~5mm.

 

[pattye]

Oh so elegant, Linda! You're on fire!

 

[BWeaves]

Looks great. What are diamond polki beads?

 

[linda.wald]

I'm sorry, I'm slow to reply. A polki diamond is one which is thin and flat on one side. They usually have a point on the other, and mounted point side out. Although I've heard they can be mounted the other way, I don't think I've ever seen it.
Purple Pearls!!! And I ordered some more from Li.

 

[BWeaves]

Thanks Linda! PURPLE!

 

[amti]

I'm really enjoying your gemstone necklaces, Linda! The are not only beautiful, but very delightful and cheery! Who is Li? I guess a new vendor?

 

[linda.wald]

Thank you all! It is Li Pearls, on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Lipearls
I've been looking for purple pearls that I really like for quite a while, and am very glad to have found these! I learned about them from Gemandpearlover's post.

 

[amti]

Thanks Linda! I'll check Li out!