Roladex Beginnings
posted on 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.
Cynthia Toops and Dan Adams website
Lapidary Journal article on Cynthia Toops and Dan Adams
Mobilia Gallery