This is my interpretation of Basha beads. I’m not a fan of them because they are too iridescent for me, so I was elated beyond my expectations these turned out exactly how I imagined them. Not without a lot of false starts of course.
Faux Basha Bead Bracelet
Basha beads evoke ancient glass and starry nights. I however, decided to do them in polymer clay. Not easy to do.
Their swirling layers of color and sparkle are almost impossible to fully capture with photography. Each one seems like an ocean of stars.
I took dozens of pictures of this bracelet. It was hard to capture the beauty of the beads.
I don’t have any Basha beads posted on my website, but I’ll take requests.
Close Up
Earrings are free with purchase of bracelet
Here are some polymer clay Raku beads. I just love all the texture on them. I have made these in many different color palettes, this is one of my favs. If anyone in the Echo Creative Club would like to work with these 13mm Raku beads, please contact me by email.
Please check out this month’s talented team and thank you for stopping by.
Cindy Cima Edwards http://www.cindycima.com/
Donna Martin Bradley http://strandedbeads.blogspot.com/
Jeannie K Dukic http://site.jkdjewelry.com/blog you’re here
Jessica Klaaren http://cellardoorjewelry.blogspot.com/
Karen Williams http://baublicious.blogspot.com/
Kashmira Patel http://sadafulee.blogspot.com/
Kristen Stevens http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com/
Lisa Lodge http://pineridgetreasures.blogspot.com/
Lola Surwillo http://www.beadlolabead.blogspot.com/
Shannon Chomanczuk http://www.formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com/
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Jeannie is a graduate of St. Paul Collage of Visual Arts, accomplished mixed media artist and published jewelry designer. She is the originator of the Echo Creative Team and of the Do Over Challenge. When she is not creating art, she helps people live happy, healthy lives.
Hey Jeannie I’m not in the group links you have above…
I really love this!! The bracelet is my favorite!
I added you, oops!
Beautiful designs! I especially love the bracelet!
Love the bracelet and earrings! Those beads are beautiful!
Your interpretation of the Basha beads are beautiful! I love the depth they seem to have.
Pretty, pretty, pretty! That’s what I kept saying to myself as I looked at your Basha beads and Raku beads. I don’t know how you get them to look like that, but I like them. I like your bracelet and earrings set. The chain in the bracelet is such a perfect “balance” to the beads (hope that makes sense – I don’t know the correct art terms). I love the potato chip looking beads.
I’ve never heard of Basha beads, but I just love your interpretation! They look like mini galaxies encased in glass! Beautiful job Jeannie!
I am a fan of Basha Beads AND your interpretation! Your beads are fabulous! Stunning bracelet!
Jeannie – I love your interpretation of Basha beads; the bracelet is simply gorgeous! I love the earrings too – the shape and colour of the beads is so rich
As always, your beads are stunning! I had to look up Basha beads to fully appreciate your interpretation, even though I think the beads are amazing without knowing the inspiration behind them. The bracelet and earrings are beautiful, as are those faux raku beads … I love what you do Jeannie!
I am so in lust with the bracelet! I am crossing my fingers that you will sell those beads.
I love them!!! You know I will work with anything you send me! Raku me anytime!!!!
Wow – great basha beads!! Love how they turned out and they add such color to your bracelet. And the earrings are super cool too – love those!! And, I’m really lovin’ your polymer Raku beads you posted here, those are way awesome!! Reminds me of ancient Roman beads,….way cool!!