"Great Rhombicosidodecahedron with cubes, Variation 1 'Floral' "

Crystal beads (3mm bicones) and monofilament, Diameter 1.25 inches, 2009.

Bead frame polyhedron based on the great rhombicosidodecahedron with 30 cubes projecting from the square faces of the polyhedron.

"Fluffies"

Crystal beads (3 mm bicones) and monofilament, Diameter 1 inch (each bead), 2009.




Bead frame polyhedra based on the truncated icosahedron with 12 partial dodecahedra for embellishment.

"Great Rhombicosidodecahedron with cubes, Variation 2 'Sun blazing' "

Crystal beads (3mm bicones) and monofilament, 2.5" X 1.5", 2009.

Bead frame polyhedron based on the great rhombicosidodecahedron with 20 cubes projecting from 20 square faces and 10 cube chains extending from 10 square faces.

"Great Rhombicosidodecahedron with cubes, Variation 3, 'Opal Blossom' "

Crystal beads (3mm bicones), Opal beads (3 mm rounds) and monofilament, Diameter 1.75 inches, 2008.




Bead frame polyhedron based on the great rhombicosidodecahedron with 30 cubes projecting from 30 square faces.

Laura Shea, beadwork artist and author
Parker, Colorado

Laura Shea loves creating complex polyhedral structures from beads and thread. Her work explores classic geometric forms-whole and partial frame polyhedra, regular tilings and tessellations. She connects the component forms at contiguous polygonal faces to create chains and complex polyhedral structures. The open networks of tilings and frame polyhedra provide a magical space for light to play with glass, stone and gems.