I saved the best for last -- the amazing lotus blossom pendant. Made completely by hand, it's a large 2.5" x 2.75" pendant in deep cobalt blue and burnt orange. It was cut out by a saw from a sheet of copper, then enameled, so definitely NOT factory made.
I'll let you in on a secret -- I got this particular Cup of Bead Soup a full month early. I've been sitting and looking at this pendant for almost two whole months and was beginning to despair that I'd ever think of anything good enough for something this pretty, this large, and this special. I knew I had to make a neck piece, a statement necklace, not just a mere "necklace".
You ready?
I used a fringy chain with hammered round charms, added small nuggets of carnelian and dumortierite, linked the handmade lampwork glass beads between the lengths of the embellished chain, and there you go.... my necklace. I just wish the photo did it justice.
I really enjoyed how the beads and pendant I was sent REALLY stretched my creativity. If you would like to try out one of their lotus pendants, click on their shop link below, and then send me a link to your blog post with your creation -- we'd love to see it!
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Want your OWN lotus pendant?
Click here or here, or contact them at their shop for a custom lotus.
And look at THIS!
Want your OWN lotus pendant?
Click here or here, or contact them at their shop for a custom lotus.
And look at THIS!
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