sasha + max studio

Hi, I'm back after a long blog hiatus. I've been working,  beading , reading other blogs, but lost my own blog mojo hence the break. I was trawling around my bead stash and found some great pendants made from Japanese fabric in resin. I've had them for years, waiting for a project. Sadly the shop I bought them from does not seem to sell them any more, so these will be very limited edition. Lampwork beads for the red pair by Blue Seraphim,  the green pair are by Australian lampwork artist Angela Gensch of Genschi . Kimono Earrings Obi Earrings

Serendipity Bracelet It's been a luxurious mega 5 day break in Australia for Easter and our ANZAC memorial day. It's back to work tomorrow (unless the $25M lottery comes my way tonight- it could happen..!). As it's has been raining in Sydney pretty well  non stop, there's been a lot of beading and cat time, and family feasts. Here are some of the highlights. Excuse some of the photo quality - it's been so dark here that some major editing was required. Lush Bracelet Max cat relaxing to purrfection Thanks for the comments on my last post - I tweaked the cathedral motif necklace just a wee bit with an extra jump ring so it sits neatly, and I'm now happy with the results. Chartres Necklace

A long silence on the blog front, finally broken to say all the best to you and your families over the Easter period.  Valentina Necklace I've just finished reading Audrey Niffenegger's book, Her Fearful Symmetry, which was a darkly beautiful book about twins, ghosts and souls. I think it has subliminally influenced these pieces. I've had these beautiful Chinook pendants for a while. With the weather in Australia cooling down as winter approaches, both seem appropriate, as they are very dark and moody, with gorgeous architectural details. I wear a lot of black (architects and designers do that, goodness knows why except we don't like to clash with our design schemes maybe?), so I'm not scared of this style, but I know it might be a bit fierce for some. The square pendant necklace  is combined with 2 types of onyx - symmetrical but not. I think this one with the circle pendant needs rework- love the black chain from Miss Ficklemedia, but my composition i...

Fellow Australian  Etsian,  Deb of Georgica Designs , has writtten a little feature on us that you can read by clicking this link to her blog . Deb makes fabulous fabric cards - her shop can be found at  Georgica Designs , Thanks so much Deb!!!

Some new bracelets from the very warm Sasha+Max studio. The first uses some really really chunky beads by Artybecca, paired with onyx. black gunmetal rollo chain and lucite. All Fired Up The second is a favourite colour combination of mine, turquoise, orange and wood. Love that little toggle by Tierracast. Allegra Bracelet

I think I've gone bit craaaazy this afternoon - it is 41C here, and its 6PM  day 6 of 30 plus weather, and a 150 year record. I'm weather obsessed.. always have been since I was a kid ...  anywho.. . back to beads! Regular readers might have observed that I' ve got a thing for birds and hearts - just can't help myself.  Well today its hearts a plenty. Jennifer of Blue Seraphim made the sweetest glass hearts - if you're quick you can grab a set at her store . that is,  if I don't give in and buy some more myself.  I've made 2 pieces with them. Bless Your Heart Necklace This one has a nice casual feel, and I like that the heart is off to the side.I'm a big fan of assymetry. Heart of Glass Necklace Not much to this one, I know. I wanted to let the hearts speak for themselves - they are so beautiful and voluptuous. Nancy of Round Rabbit also makes amazing porcelain hearts that are total contrast - grabbed about 4 on the last RR update bin...

Aren't these beads just sooo dramatic? Definitely for a girl who wants to be seen. They were part of my post Christmas bead blitz, and have been made by Patricia and Valentin Hernandez. The beads remind me of the circus with a touch of Moulin Rouge thrown in for good measure. These earrings have been added to the Big Cartel shop