Coral Cartography

This pattern was developed by Shilo.

This Inspiration Spirit bag measures 3 1/8-inches tall X 2 1/4-inches wide. The free form beading is done with all sizes and colors of beads and adds a 3-Dimensional flavor. The large focal piece, is a piece of petrified coral cut into a cabochon. This particular piece reminded me of old world hand drawn maps. There is also a sea shell and a large Swarovski crystal with other assorted beads in the design. There are approximately 6400 Delica beads in this piece. The necklace is 28 1/4 inches long. There are mother of pearl tubes and cubes, fresh water pearls, and coral beads in the necklace.

Inspiration Spirit bags of this type sell for $500.00. It is not possible to duplicate this bag exactly. Each of the focal beads are unique. I can bead another that is similar, but the focal bead will make it unique. There are dazzling focal beads being created by glass artists all over the country! If you find one that you are drawn too, I would also gladly work with it.