Carol Beal, artist of Bead Unsupervised, makes extraordinary jewelry creations from beads, felt, clay, fused glass, and assorted natural stones. And her pins and buttons make special appearances on some of Nonnie & Squeaks’ aprons! Fret not - these little works of art are made to last, built to endure, structured to stand the test of time (and washes, at least the buttons). But as is always recommended, handling with utmost care leads to longevity.
I can just see Carol sitting at her table, African Gray bird on one shoulder, clay rolled out, pieces set aside ready to bake, and other colorful scraps and morsels lying around. Each button is handcrafted from a polymer clay, and they sport a range of designs from funky spirals to abstract doodles. The time it must take. Some of the intricate designs rival cinematic-still depictions of a frenetic time warp. While your eyes are still spinning, consider how the detailing in her beadwork exceeds even the intricacies of her clay work. Wild colors and stunning contrasts characterize each piece. Reiterated motifs dance throughout, be it necklace, pin, or what-have-you. Her sculptures are little metropolises of bustling beads. They are miniature coral reefs, with a beautiful and delicate balance between vibrant flashes of color among the foundation’s more subtle, quiet hues. And these versatile pins can be worn on any other garment – a coat, a dress or skirt, a blouse, and even on a headband! When you have the time, take a gander to her online shop:beadunsupervised.etsy.com. The photographs give you a suspicion of an idea of the incredible craftsmanship behind each item. And look for her pins and buttons on more of our upcoming aprons at nonnieandsqueaks.etsy.com.
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