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(2024), 2.5"x2.5", Delica beads (matte black, metallic dark blue, silver-lined deep violet, transparent lilac lined, transparent light blue lined, white-lined transparent turquoise, transparent lime green matte, mint green silver-lined alabaster, opaque light chartreuse), size 15 purple seed beads, transparent lime green-lined and transparent light blue purple-lined drop beads, Fireline

I developed this double repeating pattern from a macro shot of the inside of an abalone shell. If I had to do it over I'd probably pick two lilac/ violet shades that were a little closer together in value to blend the gradient more, but overall I'm quite pleased with how the piece mimics the look of paua shell.

Description
(2024), 2.5"x2.5", Delica beads (matte black, metallic dark blue, silver-lined deep violet, transparent lilac lined, transparent light blue lined, white-lined transparent turquoise, transparent lime green matte, mint green silver-lined alabaster, opaque light chartreuse), size 15 purple seed beads, transparent lime green-lined and transparent light blue purple-lined drop beads, Fireline

I developed this double repeating pattern from a macro shot of the inside of an abalone shell. If I had to do it over I'd probably pick two lilac/ violet shades that were a little closer together in value to blend the gradient more, but overall I'm quite pleased with how the piece mimics the look of paua shell.