I really liked the pattern on this, preferring to melt in the dots rather than leave them raised. I didn't want added texture to the bead. I like the two colors but decided to see if I could add more color without losing the pattern.
The high contrast of yellow and blue in "Flame" is visually exciting. So I wanted to take this another step further and try another high contrast color combination.
The blue and orange-coral are cooler and more calming than the yellow and blue yet the rhymthm of the pattern keep things exciting. I'm going to experiment with more colors to see how many I can add and keep the pattern.
And I haven't forgotten about the free bead for comments! I'll be posting a winner for the very first Surreal Rhythm bead above tomorrow. I'll take all commentors from this week and pull a name out of a hat!
Have you enjoyed this week's journey? Do you have suggestions for additional color combinations? Tell me what you think!
15 comments:
These are outstanding Cindy, you've really captured the movement, surreal that is!! I especially like the 1st one, so simply stated! Me being more of an earthy type, i'd be curious to see a blue and green mixture, maybe lime green and light blue?!
Hi Sharon,
You read my mind! I had the green glass rod on the workbench when I made these and thought the green would swallow up the brown. You know how green loves to gobble up other colors! But is worth a try. Maybe get something cool and unexpected!
Thanks for the comment!
Cindy
Those are awesome beads! You can really get a sense of movement looking at them...I agree with Sharon - I would love to see greens and blues, too!
love the blue and yellow bead...
so glad we popped in for a visit...
beautiful blog ...
mona & the girls
I am slack jaw'd - beautiful
Oh my goddess! Those are just gorgeous. I am just feel the ideas flowing.
Hi there! I am really in awe of these beads! I need to study and admire them a little more. There is just something about these that make me happy, excited, amazed...GORGEOUS!! These are truly works of art. I'd love to share these on my blog next week if you wouldn't mind. Thanks! Lisa C., www.abeadaday.blogspot.com
Hi Katie,
Thank you! Gonna try those greens and blues next week.
Cindy
Thanks for stopping by Gaffer Girls! Come back again! :-)
Cindy
Hi Tish - thank you!
Shaiha - thank you! Glad the new bead has started a creative flow! :-)
Cindy
Hi Lisa,
Yes, I think they are happy beads :-) I know I smile when I make them!
Yes, you have my permission to borrow pix and post on your blog. Look forward to reading it! Thank you!
Cindy
I love this style Cindy! Honestly, my favorite is the first one. I really prefer the simplicity of the 2 colors for that particular design. I know that sometimes when making a bead I fall into a trap of thinking more is more. But then when looking at other, simpler designs with fewer colors by other beadmakers, I have to remind myself that more is NOT always more. In the case of this really cool surreal design, I think less is more.
Hi Jennifer,
The two color palette sets off the design nicely, doesn't it? Thanks for your feedback.
Cindy
I'm kinda-sorta new to your blog - how do I order your beads?
Thanks :)
Phyllis in SC
Hi Phyllis,
You can order beads from my website:
http://www.cindygimbronebeads.com
Cindy
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