From My Vintage “Art Balls” Era
One of a kind.
Created in 1986, before I opened my first full-time jewelry studio on January 1, 1988. And beore I began specializing in tiny beads.
Of all dozen or so necklaces I made in the “Art Balls” series, this is the one I liked best.
Restrung in 2026.
Made with:
Beads that I rolled and shaped myself using a commercial powdered paper mache mix, then painted with acrylic paints in patterns that reminded me of Japanese kimonos. I then coated the paint with a brush
Two vintage wood beads covered with bronze-colored threads that are strung and netted.
Brass separator beads.
Oxidized sterling silver end caps and lobster clasp.
Weight
Heavy.
Dimensions:
20 1/2” long x 1 1/4” maximum diameter.
Additional Information:
Can be lenthened or shortened up to 2 inches at no extra charge. Just add a note on the checkout page. Or click “Contact” and send me a note to describe what length you would like.
From My Vintage “Art Balls” Era
One of a kind.
Created in 1986, before I opened my first full-time jewelry studio on January 1, 1988. And beore I began specializing in tiny beads.
Of all dozen or so necklaces I made in the “Art Balls” series, this is the one I liked best.
Restrung in 2026.
Made with:
Beads that I rolled and shaped myself using a commercial powdered paper mache mix, then painted with acrylic paints in patterns that reminded me of Japanese kimonos. I then coated the paint with a brush
Two vintage wood beads covered with bronze-colored threads that are strung and netted.
Brass separator beads.
Oxidized sterling silver end caps and lobster clasp.
Weight
Heavy.
Dimensions:
20 1/2” long x 1 1/4” maximum diameter.
Additional Information:
Can be lenthened or shortened up to 2 inches at no extra charge. Just add a note on the checkout page. Or click “Contact” and send me a note to describe what length you would like.
