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OHM Beads: IMPERFECT ANGEL

Tomorrow, August 19th, 2021 is Release Day for OHM Beads IMPERFECT ANGEL. I had the honour of designing this piece and having it brought to life by the incredible team at OHM Beads. The idea was conceived almost a year ago when I noticed that many people were struggling with the perceived expectation of impossible perfection from social media. I wanted to create a bead that would be a reminder that we are all unique individuals and that good enough is good enough, and we must embrace ourselves for who we are.

What, I asked myself, is always depicted as beautiful and flawless? My answer was 'an angel', and the reality is that no one is perfect, not even angels. Thus IMPERFECT ANGEL was born and is now a sterling silver bead to wear on a bracelet or necklace to help remember that what we see is not always Truth and we can each be a bright light, a guardian, and a positive force in life.

There are so many sweet details added to Imperfect Angel by the phenomenal artists and craftspeople at OHM Beads. From the magnificent wings that aren't quite even to the treads on the soles of the sandals, this casual angel is happiest as is. Imperfect Angel has been pre-viewed since the end of July and the reception has been overwhelming and touching. The bead has captured hearts and the meaning has certainly resonated with so many. I am so happy to know that Imperfect Angel will be truly loved by those who share in the good, real, imperfect spirit of it, remembering to celebrate the unique beings they are in the world.

This bead is part of OHMistry Project and will be limited to 111 signed and serialized pieces. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with the special packaging I designed. It is an unthreaded bead and will fit a variety of charm bracelets and necklaces. Visit OHM Beads website tomorrow at 10:00 am Pacific time | 1:00 pm Eastern to order one of the Limited Edition beads.

IMPERFECT ANGEL (US$65) AAX113

Of course, a huge thank you to OHM Beads for making this an experience a dream come true!

OHM BEADS AUGUST 2021 RELEASE

The OHM Beads August 2021 Release has launched and I am delighted to share all the new beads. Watch my YOUTUBE VIDEOS below to get all the details (inspiration, meaning, price) and see my bracelet stylings with these news designs. They're all OHMazing! Check out these beautiful release photos, curtesy of OHM Beads.

FUN ZONE is the largest collection, consisting of 4 silver and 2 glass. Designed by Dubai based artist Mai Yunacunn, these circus themed beads are certainly sweet and fun additions to any bracelet.

CLOWNING AROUND

PUFF A STAR

PUFF A PUFF

PUFF A HEART

CANDY CLOUD

SWEET SPECTRUM

 

 

The next collection is HIPSTER, 4 new music inspired silver beads. Take a walk down memory lane with these listening devices from the past. They happen to style very nicely with the BACK TO SCHOOL Collection!

BOXED EMOTION

PERSONAL BUBBLE

DISTANT WAVES

MOVE ABOUT

 

 

BACK TO SCHOOL is the final set of beads. There are 3 silver beads in this collection: a full backpack, an educated owl, and a trio of skateboards!

GOT YOUR BACK

WHOOO HAS CLASS?

BOARDING

 

There is also a new OHMlab release, MAZE OF LIFE. This piece is one of my favourites, a mind-twisting bead of stairs representing our journey through life. Lab assistants can be found on Instagram: @chenggggs_collection (Myra Cheng Moon), @niyumes_collection (Nicole Cheng Moon), and @natasha_c.m (Natasha Cheng Moon)

"Our journey through life is often a labyrinth of choices and potential directions. Choosing this passage or that staircase may lead you to an unexpected turn, down instead of up, around another corner, and into a room full of more doors, hallways, and staircases that offer more unknown options. Sometimes you're just climbing in circles."

 

OHM BAR

 

There is one new accessory in this August release, OHM BAR. This is a clever, multi purpose item which can be used as a 'Y' clasp on chunky and skinny bracelets. It's aproximately 3 cm long  and can also be used on drop necklace stylings or connecting items together. Most Beads fit over the narrow end, one end is slightly wider. Play around and have fun experimenting!

I hope you enjoyed this overview of all the new items in the August 5th release from OHM BEADS. There are also 3 new OHMistry Project beads being released each Thursday during August. First up will be ELARA THE KITTYCORN on the 12th, IMPERFECT ANGEL on the 19th, and OCTOHUG on the 26th.

I will do another separate post about these 3 lovely beads. You might be interested to know that I designed IMPERFECT ANGEL and I am so thrilled to see it come to life in sterling silver. It has been an incredible experience, almost a year in the making. More to come...