Gold paper beads and pearls

This is a beauty. It has two gold paper beads, and some baroque freshwater peacock pearls, combined with tiny gold-plated glass beads to complete the set. I design each of my pieces with beauty in mind. I like the story that materials tell, and the combination of media gives those pieces versatility. I also like to make my own beads by using organic materials, such as paper, which I recycle. 

Easy earrings (Aretes de papel rojos)

Estos aretes se me ocurrieron por unas cuentas que vi en Etsy. Eso sí, les puse mi toque personal. 

Los aretes están hechos de papel de algodón hecho a mano, y las cuentas también son hechas a mano (por mí), enrolladas hasta formar los conos. Después se les aplica una laca de agua que las protege de la humedad. Esos sí, no se pueden sumergir en el agua. Estos objetos son delicados, y para respetar el material del que están hechos, las lacas que se le ponen son a base de agua, no son sintéticas, así es que aguantan la lluvia, aguantan el sudor, pero no aguantan una sumergida en la alberca, o en la bañera, o bajo el grifo del agua. 

Collar Rojo de Papel de Algodón Hecho a mano

Este collar está hecho a mano, cada cuenta está enrollada, pintada y laqueada individualmente. 

El collar se adorna con perlas doradas y cuentas de vidrio. 

Collar de papel

Hand Rolled Royal Necklace

This is a royal necklace made with cotton hand silk-screened paper rolled into beads. The accents of the necklace are cherry quartz diamond beads, and peacock pearls. This is definitely an eye catcher, and whoever wears it is very special. 

Detail of the focal bead. Hand rolled paper, sealed with resin. 

These beads are not water proof. They resist sweat, perfume and regular use, but they cannot be submerged in water. 

Ocean and Earth (Clay and pearl necklace)

Lately I have been combining media to create my jewelry. I loved this combination of 

peacock pearls and Atzompa hand made and oven baked clay beads. The hand made beads are beautiful, and crafter one by one by Atzompa artisans. I respect very much their work and whenever I can I visit Atzompa for pieces of clay. 

This is the view of the front of the necklace. 

The side of the necklace. 

Volcano and Ocean Asymmetrical Necklace

Lava rock big rondelles, coral branches, peacock pearls, and squared pearls with rounded lentil coral beads. This is a statement necklace. Definitely a conversation piece, the asymmetry brings the beauty of each of the components. An eye catcher!

Secured metal clasp. 

Polymer Clay Pendant

I just got some inspiration out of a Joan Miró Painting. I made several of these. 

Hand Made Clay Beads and Pendant

I got inspired by the amazing job that Oaxacan artisans do with their clay. After visiting Oaxaca last month, I had absolutely to try to make something on my own. I tried with air-drying clay, because I do not have a kiln.  This is a very nice outcome I got compliments while wearing my brand new clay necklace. 

Clay and Hemp Necklace

Art Decó Necklace

Fabulous Chocolate Stick, Baroque and round Pearl and Agate Necklace

This is a statement necklace, I came up with the idea for this one over several days, and I got inspired by the fabulous pearls I found at the bead store here in San Diego, and the asymmetrical features on Art Decó buildings. This looks great against your skin.