Freeform Peyote Bracelet, Day 2
This freeform peyote bracelet took me longer than I expected, because I couldn't decide how I wanted it to end up! Between deciding colors, design and a clasp, I was running out of ideas.
Nevertheless, I did finish it. For additional embelishments I used size 11 silvered clear seed beads, in a random pattern around the bracelet. No particular design or idea, just where I though it might look interesting.
Freeform Peyote Bracelet, Completed
For the clasp, that was tough. I had originally thought button and loop; I did the loop then realized that I had no button! Well, I had some in gold-tone that were perfect, but the gold didn't quite go with the rest of the bracelet.
Hmmm, rummaging around in my button bag, I found plenty that were too big or too small. Drat. Then I came across the dark blue button. Right size, but a little dark. Well, let me add some seed beads and try to lighten it up some.
And that actually turned out to be a good idea, because the button fits well against the bracelet; it's not so tall that it hurts when I put my armon the table and type. Or write. So it turned out well.
The Next Project - Retro
OK, I decided that I was going to do something that had a retro/vintage look about it, but with a little modern-day flair. The decision? A necklace with a large pendant.
I started off pretty well, with a moss jasper cabachon glued onto some Lacy's Stiff Stuff (I think that's what it's called). OK, I confess; the cab has been glued onto the backing for...how many years? Several, at any rate.
So, I added a ring around the base of the cab with white 3-cut size 15 seed beads. Now I remember why I dislike working with size 15; they're so tiny! But, I finally got them all put on.
Next was a ring of turquoise around the cab. Kind of rough-looking turquoise, but it had the green-y color that picked up on the colors in the cab. Done.
Retro Jewelry Necklace, Step 1
But it didn't look right yet. Ahhh, I found a tube of silver seed beads, around a size 6. Turquoise and silver go well together, so why not? So I sewed some of the silver beads around and between the cab and the turquoise. And that's where I'm at so far, as you can see.
Then I did something really silly, even for me. Not thinking, I cut away the Stiff Stuff from the back of the cab. Totally forgetting that I really needed to glue it to some suede before cutting. Argh.
So now I have to slightly modify my original design before continuing, because I need to get a backing on and hide all the stitches. But I have some ideas.
I'm off to find the glue, more Stiff Stuff, some suede and some jump rings. The glue will take a few hours to set, so I'll have to continue tomorrow.
For today, I'll leave you with some lampwork auctions to look at and enjoy. Have fun!
Honeyballs 8 Spheres, Handmade Lampwork Beads SRA by Beadfairy Lampwork BF | US $29.90 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 13:04:36 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Bead Theory~SERENDIPITY~European beads charm Lampwork SRA glass silver
 | US $13.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 12:58:53 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Bead Theory~MIDNIGHT JOURNEY~European beads charm Lampwork SRA glass silver
 | US $14.09 (2 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 12:50:59 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Bead Theory~HEART THROB~European beads charm Lampwork SRA glass silver
 | US $13.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 12:40:13 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Bead Theory~IMPULSE~European beads charm Lampwork SRA glass silver
 | US $14.09 (2 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 12:33:50 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Bead Theory~NORTH SHORE~European beads charm Lampwork SRA glass silver
 | US $10.49 (2 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 12:22:22 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
