posted: Monday, 06 November 2006
I've always been fascinated by Rolodexes- I probably watched too many American detective films growing up!
So when I first saw Cynthia Toops' Rolodex series of polymer clay bracelets I knew I had to try one in beads. So last week I finally started it. My first samples are shown in the picture.
My original palette was going to be white with multi-coloured candy cane edges but when I was choosing beads I went with black and greens.
I'm not entirely happy with the sample as the basis for my Rolodex work as the matte beads I used grip each other too much and don't give me the movement I want. So I may try it again in shiny beads or do it a completely different way. I do like the sample enough to turn it into something else though- so watch this space!
To see some of Cynthia's work click the links below or buy the 400 Polymer Clay Designs book from Lark Books.
