November 10, 2005
Question: How do you make crystals and pearls float?
I made these crystals float by using Supplemax, a thin stringing material that is near transparent, and gold and silver plated SmartBeads (from Rings and Things), which hold their position on a wire. The “illusion” necklace is around 16.5″ long, and is very elegant and feminine
Other styles are equally as gorgeous and fun to make.
The dark green top-drilled pearls in this necklace were glued to the SuppleMax, and tiny freshwater rice pearls were left free to give the piece movement and flow.
Finally, my experiment tonight concluded with green, blue and cobalt shades of Swarovski crystals held in place by the SmartBeads. The colors remind me of the waves of the ocean…and will compliment a beautiful green-blue button down shirt.
I’m having a blast creating lighter looks with the SuppleMax. Perhaps next an illusion bracelet that will look like crystals are magically hanging on my wrist….
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