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Using a color palette derived from Korean embroideries, Carol Simmons created this series of kaleidoscope pendants. She assembled five graduated-sized beads from the series into a necklace which won first prize in the Bead Dreams polymer clay contest.
What you can’t appreciate from photos is the silky smooth finish of these pieces. They beg to be worn and fondled. And I can attest to the careful research, planning, testing and retesting that has gone into every step of Carol’s long development and refinement of her signature work. Click on each pendant to get a closer look. Have a winning weekend.
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Congratulations Carol!! Exquisite work! Well deserved award.
Beautiful! The colors are gorgeous, and you are right about the feel of each piece. They are amazing. Congratulations Carol!
Congratulations, Carol! You certainly deserve the honor. Brava!!
I was fortunate enough to receive one of Carols fantastic lentil beads at a Shrinemont swap, and I agree with Cynthia, they feel sooooo soft and smooth. Lot’s of work in those gems for sure!
I remember holding a pendant of hers in my hands when you all visited Santa Fe last year. I was captivated by it then and even more so now. Lovely, lovely work Carol…a feast for the eyes
) Congratulations!!
Such fantastic pieces of art! I can see why Carol won the award. Her work is very inspirational!!
Congratulations Carol! The colors and designs are stunning. My favorites are the second and fourth beads.
Congratulations Carol . . . they’re beautiful beads with an exquisite color palette!
Beautiful work! I have a challenge for you Cynthia, get this lady on the web. I think I have seen 3 or 4 pictures of her work all on your site. I am greedy I want more eye candy.
Thank you all for the positive comments and encouragement! This is the first competition I’ve entered and it has made me aware of how vulnerable you feel when you put your work out there to be ranked in public against the work of other artists. Kudos to all of you who have ever taken the risk of entering a competition!
Carol
(Marcie, I’m working on a site but it never quite makes it to the top of my to do list. It is a definite goal for this year.)
Stunning work! The colors and patterns are exquisite. I’m having a hard time choosing a favorite.
Congratularions Carol, your work is amazing!!
Congratulations Carol! First competition – first place… Wow. Not that I’m surprised – I love those beads. I wear mine all of the time. It’s stunning.
I agree with Lisa – the only “negative” thing I have to say about your work – it’s impossible to choose a favorite!
WOW! These beads are Crazy Beautiful!! The colors and patterns have an Old World charm to them that remind me of intricate Byzantine mosaics, Persian rugs or Russian Toleware. All with a modern edge…Stunning!!
Much congratulations! Great colors, great designs! It didn’t surprise me that you won 1st place. And am so glad that you put yourself out there for everyone to apprieciate the talent that you have!
Unbeleiveably lush—color and pattern have my jaw dropped in amazement. Never, never stop working! Can’t wait to see where you go next….
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
GREAT JOB !!! PERFECT COLORS,DESIGN AND A LOTS OF WORK….
YOU DESERVE IT !!
AMAZING, sure wish I was that good. You go girl!
Wow, these are so beautiful. Your detailed work is outstanding.