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I made this necklace last week and it has become my favorite item. It started with the pendant I made from polymer clay mixed to look like ivory. The pendant is impressed with a butterfly from an oriental stamp. The design is highlighted with gold and antiqued with burnt umber. The vintage gold chain came from a local antique shop and I combined it with irregular-shaped colored pearls found at a local bead show. Added are a few glass crystals for some extra shine. It was if all the elements were meant to come together and the final product went beyond my expectations. It is elegance with a difference. I hope I find it a good home with someone who loves it as much as I do. If you are interested in assuming ownership this lovely piece, please go to my Artfire studio to complete the adoption process.
At the end of my class with Maggie Maggio, I gathered together my leftover black/white canes and mixed rainbow colors used for my split ring bracelet. In a rush I just smashed them together into one big lump of clay, wrapped it in Syran Wrap, threw it in my carryall with my tools and headed for home. A few days later, I pulled out my leftover clay with the intent of using it for scrap. I sliced it in half and what I saw was a great mixture of black, gray and white stripes mixed with blocks of color--way too cool to turn into mud. So I made what I call “ColorSmash” beads. I cut slices of clay, wrapped them around wooden beads, punched holes and strung them with brightly colored rondelles to make a necklace, bracelet and earrings. What fun. 
