Silver beads and spacers - inspiration sadly lacking!!

aquamarine · Beginning Beader Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 54

Hi all
I've bought some gorgeous LushLampwork town sunbaked beads which I've coveted for a while... I resisted, resisted, resisted and - gave in!
(The pictures don't do them full justice Julie)

They are strictly for me but - as I usually only use Swaro - I'm a bit lacking in inspiration. I'd like to use some sterling silver to space them out - where do you all buy the wonderful and unusual silver beads I see in your fab creations? I've looked at the Silver Corp (where I buy already) but nothing jumped out, I'm quite tempted by the Greek ceramic/silver at Beadsite but have never used them before - how will they look with lampwork?

All ideas and suggestions gratefully received - I need to wear these beads instead of admiring them on the coffee table!
Cheers chaps!

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bluebottle · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject:

Ah! Penny drops! Cool

Greek ceramic silver washers are fab - they're what I used in my own Sunbaked necklace, from our Hilary

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aquamarine · Beginning Beader Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 54

I've ordered a small - smallish - selection of the Greek ceramic beads - I think I just needed an excuse really! Thanks!

I'm threatening myself with an economy drive in September so have to buy things in August first! Very crooked logic...

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amareke · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:28 am Post subject:

I think they are ace! I personally am not that keen on the kind of harshly sharp shapes of swaro bicones with lampies- which tend to be on the organically rounded side. The ceramic beads will reflect the shape but give a lovely flash of shiny!

ps the swaro hating is just my personal opinion and style- no offense intended and I realise they are very popular and the colour range is amazing!

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cheesecakeaddict · Bead Maniac Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Posts: 1052

I have had 2 trips to the US soince I started beading. Unfortunately I ome home with my suitcase full of those sorts of bits and bobs. I don't buy beads that much. (OK who am I kidding!), but the spacers etc are the top of my list at shows and abroad.

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aquamarine · Beginning Beader Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 54

Well - I've got my package of Greek ceramic silver beads and all I can say is WOW!!!
They are gorgeous - they have sent me back into my semi precious bead box - they are going to go so well with so many natural crystals as well as my long coveted Lush Lampies

I won't forsake my Swaros though... I do love a good sparkle!

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beadnut · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:02 am Post subject:

Oh gee guys/gals - what a lovely thread to find first thing in the morning Very Happy

It's great to hear you all love the Greek ceramic as much as I do! I feel I am slowly educating the world Daisy

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