This project came about when I was looking for a  stone to match a bead that went with a project I was working on.  I just couldn't find the right color. My training in color mixing told me that I could find that color by combining colors and experimenting, but how could I get that on a stone or cabochon?  What kind of base should I use? Should I purchase a base, make my own or use something organic? What medium should I use to create color? That's a lot of thinking about a stone.

     I began my experiment with actual river rocks. That was a lot of fun to do but what a lot of work to clean, sand, prime, sand, and they were heavy. So I tried some flatback glass stones and found that they took the color very well, weighed less and were easier to work with. So now I am in love with these glass stones that can be smooth as, well, glass, or textured and organic.  I also tried many mediums, each with different effects. 

  As a mixed media artist,   I found that these stones have many applications: focal marks or pendants in jewelry, mixed media work, collage, stand-alone pieces, and decorative embellishments. I have used them on journal covers, bracelets, pendants, and even in my canvas work.

     I hope this has inspired you to try some on your own or if you want to get to work with an idea, I have some available in my shop. Take a gander at some of the results below.

Have an amazing day

xoxo Sharon

Enamels and embossing powders:

Acrylics and crackle medium

Unicorn Spit 

India inks