Ode to the Swirl Lentil
Who doesn’t like a nice swirl lentil? They make beautiful, intriguing beads that can really draw attention. You can make them from any type of clay, old canes, or scrap pieces. And anyone can make them. Well, anyone can make them but doing them well and with originality is the tricky part.
Greece’s Klio Tsaliki has way too much fun with her lentils. She does a lovely job of combining colors together in such a way that the one word that cannot fail to come to mind is ‘delicious’. These swirls lentils below remind me of fruity and juicy candies. The colors and the wave of lines spreading our from the center just draw you in.
One other thing I really, really like about making swirl lentils is the zen like state they put you in when you get to making a large batch. If you need a break from the stress and rush of the holidays, I can’t imagine a more relaxing yet productive time than sitting down at the studio table and swirling away.
If you’re looking for more swirl lentil inspiration, check out more of Klio’s work on her Flickr site or Etsy page.
