Necklace 13 1/2″

Three strand braid necklace made with hand painted Medicine Wheel Shield Drop Beads, a bright tiger’s eye, and turquoise, white bone, crystal and sparkling, goldstone lampwork glass.

These very special beads are offered only once or twice a year and by custom order. The beads are hand painted using porcupine quills. I have three basic designs – The Swirls using a beautiful variation of the Pysanky Egg drop-pull techniques. Ornate Filigree, and the detailed painted pieces like my Medicine Wheels.

Each bead is made with recycled wood and dipped in a very special dip that gives them a super shiny thick glass like finish and protects the delicate painting underneath. There are no other beads like them.