Today I am joining Leah Curtis of Beady Eyed Bunny for her History Hop. I choose to do the Roman era, as I love all things Roman from the beautiful shapes of their glass vases to the stunning seal rings.
I was lucky enough to visit the Roman Baths in Bath a few years ago and this week I also came across this in the Albert and Victoria Museum in London, I think it is Roman tho I did not get much time for standing and reading as we had all the kiddys (half term)....
I was lucky enough to visit the Roman Baths in Bath a few years ago and this week I also came across this in the Albert and Victoria Museum in London, I think it is Roman tho I did not get much time for standing and reading as we had all the kiddys (half term)....
Now as much as I would love to be able to make a beautiful silver cuff with this image going around it my skills do not quiet stretch that far yet, So I used this for inspiration instead....
Lots of lovely Roman glass, I love the iridescence of Roman glass. Now my design is not finished but I thought I would show it any way....
I quiet literally used roman glass as my inspiration as that is what my focal is, the colours are so beautiful but so hard to photograph, I also used a selection of Roman beads including these lovely lapis lazuli swirls....
Now it is no where near finished but I am hoping it will be by the end of the week, and who knows it may well look completely different, Thank you Leah for the inspiration.
Have a great day
How fantastic to be able to use real Roman beads to create this beautiful necklace
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely lovely! I love Roman glass--how cool that you were able to use some in your design! The colors are gorgeous, too. I'm excited to see this piece when it's finished! :D
ReplyDeleteLove those twisty blue beads!
ReplyDeleteDitto the above three comments!
ReplyDeleteI share your frustration with the limits of photography. I never can take a good picture of shiny glass or stones.
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a great start, I can't wait to see how it ends up! How great to have real roman glass.
Wow, I'm jealous! The Roman glass is beautiful. The colour is lovely and intense, and I like the metal you've paired it with. Thanks for joining in!
ReplyDeleteFrom one 'not-quite-quite-finished' to another, I do love what you've made so far and can't wait to see how it turns out in the end!
ReplyDeleteLovely work! I really adore the dark blue colour in the swirled beads.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design! I love so much the colour you chose.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to... after such a great start :-) we can admire some stunning colours already!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous start, you'll have to post the finished piece at some point! I love the Roman glass, amazing that something as fragile as glass is still around!
ReplyDeleteThe blue glass and the lapis are awesome. Perfect matcht for the bright silver.
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