Sands of Time

by Patricia Tyser Carberry
(Prescott, AZ)

This lampwork bead necklace is a departure from my usual work. I tend to prefer asymmetrical, free form designs, but I've really been enjoying using the left brain a bit more.

I recently purchased a bead shaper, and began playing with shapes. I really liked the different bicones.

I began with clear class, created the shape, the dipped it into reduction powder. Quickly waved the bead through the flame, and voila! Beautiful metallic sheen.

The pendant bead is made with a solid color base, and the topped with shards of many silver colors, as well as silver wire and mesh.

Patricia Tyser Carberry
Patricia Tyser Carberry artisan jewelry