Max, the sleepy cat

Stepping softly, Max

Reached the grass and laid down for

His afternoon nap.

- storybeader

This is the cutest pendant, 2.5" long, with a cat named Max laying in the grass. The pendant is carved from bone, then soaked in tea, to create an 3-D look with shadowing.



The foundation row is made with wood beads and green "cat's eye" beads. Well, I had to look up what the REAL name of the stone was - it's chrysoberyl. Probably why they use the nickname - I can't say it! The stone is found in deposits in Brazil, Sri Lanki and East Africa. Cat's eye protects the wearer and keeps disasters at bay. The stone is usually made into cabachons, because the taller rounded shape of a cabachon gives off a line, or slit, looking like an eye. But I thought the rondelle beads were appropriate here.

The total length of the necklace is 47" long, and it has a sturdy barrel clasp. But you don't even need to open it, since the necklace can fit over your neck.