From squash to that to this???

OK , this is it. There isn't any (squash) green in these beads but there is some wonderful deep violet. I'm not sure how I got here but I like it. I'll post a pic when I get the new necklace done.

From squash to this ????

Well, this is what I have come up with so far after being inspired by the lovely coloured flesh of that squash. I'm not exactly sure how I got here, but I what I do know is that I'm just not feeling it. This doesn't seem to have the right flavour, not even close to the mood that I wanted to convey with my next grommet bead necklace. I think I'll just put this aside for a few more days and see what happens.

Look for a new tutorial from me in the June issue of Polymer CAFE

The CaBezel Cane Pendant is my tutorial

Ring Tutorial

Spring

I found this lovely little surprise when I walked around in my backyard today. I didn't know I even had crocuses!

Faux Turquoise

I decided to take a slight detour while working on my "squash" inspired colour palette. Something kept whispering "turquoise" in my ear until i caved and made a batch.

Colour Inspiration

For the last week or so I have been trying to decide on a colour scheme for my next Grommet Tube necklace. I was pretty certain that I wanted to use translucent clay this time but I couldn't decide on colour. However, today while I was making some delicious curried squash soup I decided what the colours would be!
I ran and got my camera and put a few of the colourful peelings on my windowsil. Since I can't trust my family for long NOT to throw them away , I am off to my clay room with the peelings to see what I can do! Wish me luck.