Black beads and pearls

While I was sorting all my stone beads and pearls, I found these black pearls and immediately thought they would look good with my black hollow boro beads.  I like the contrast between the rough, jagged pearls and smooth beads.  So after taking a color theory class and sorting all my beads by color, I ended up making a black necklace!

Black blown boro beads

Tonight I finally put together a necklace that has been in my mind for a while.  I made these black blown boro beads (say that fast!) months ago and didn't know what to do with them.  They are so plain!  When I saw a strand of the rough crystal quartz, I suddenly knew!  I may tweak it a little yet (the photo definitely needs tweaked!) but essentially, this is it.  I love it when something speaks to me!

Black and white

The world is not black and white.  However, I have been obsessed with making black and white beads for a few months now.  When I sit down at my torch, I want to make more!  It is actually a good exercise- working with only two colors.  Black and white is such a classic color combination!  The beads are striking, and they make striking jewelry as well, so I will just continue to make them until the urge is gone.  Who knows how long that will be!