The Fleur De Lis is a very popular symbol all over, but for Catholics, it is a symbol of the Holy Trinity and it can also be a symbol for Mary. I chose this symbol to add to my collection of beads as a symbol of the Trinity. I've always loved the Fleur De Lis so I was excited to learn it was actually Catholic symbol. In my design, I put three red bands to connect the three petals on this stylized lily- like a double wammy for the "three in one". Here is my process of making the fleur de lis bead.
I started with mixing a batch of sandy yellow clay for the background color. Clay manufacturers are not very creative in their color options, so I like to mix my own colors.
Next, I formed the black fleur de lis. After this, I put on two more layers- a gold one and then another black black for a distinguished look. Then I made the three red rings that "hold" together the three parts of the lily.
Here is the large cane after the background was added. Next to this cane, you can also see the burgundy and gold stripes in formation.
The canes as they are being reduced (below)
The finished product!
1 comment:
very pretty!!
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