Make sure you read the update at the bottom of the post!
So I had to do this one since this was the project that Kerry used for my pendant in her book. I decided to change it up a little cause that's how I roll. It's very rare for me to do something exactly like what's in a book cause I want to add my spin on it. So I added some dangles to the loop and put it on a chain instead of the seed beads in the project. I do think I will do another one similar to the one in the book but I do like how this turned out.
I love my flat pods and really wanted to show them off.
So this is the next project that will be up for the give away!
Keep posting guys!
UPDATE
For me it is so important to share information, so I was very happy to see Kerry post some advice and I wanted to make sure that everyone saw it so here it is, right from the Authors mouth! Thanks Kerry!
A little tip about using the colored wire in this type of design... the color might rub off. When I used your large pendant as a focal, I didn't leave a lot of room for it to move, so if any color was removed, you wouldn't be able to see it. Here, there is room to wiggle, so you might see a little wear. I think that adds a bit of depth, personally. But thought I should let you know. If you are going to have anything rub against the wire, I would use sterling or copper... something not coated.
So I twisted the day away (in between shoveling and salting the driveway etc..)
This is fun BUT I did make a lot of mistakes and I love Kerry's suggestion to start with copper wire before moving on to the Sterling Silver wire.
First picture is of my mistakes, cause there is a learning curve.
Next is of the first project, the bracelet. I have been thinking about doing this style for a while to show one way to use my beads. It was fun, and gave me some ideas for other projects. So this will be one of the give-a-ways!
Also I have added a picture of how I ended the bracelet. I made a chain and used a lobster clasp.
This is a great way to end a bracelet.
The bracelet will fit a wide range of sizes. For shows it is great because you won't lose a sale because the bracelet is too small or too big. If you don't want a handmade chain simply crimp it to a 1/2 inch or less length of silver chain. Add a little wired bead on the end and presto you have a adjustable bracelet!
Another project is on its way. We have only 11 comments so your odds look pretty good!
So keep posting and the drawing will be on Sun. Feb. 6th at 5:00.
Tell your friends!
Well I am all snowed in so I thought I would have some fun on my blog and I would love for you to join me.
First the game:
I was so honored to contribute to Kerry Bogart's beautiful book. It turned out great and I couldn't wait to try out some fun projects...but I loaned out the book to excited students, and somewhere along the way it has been lost. I am so bummed cause it was signed by Kerry and was very special to me. BUT I was not going to let that stop me.
A winter storm was a perfect day for me to gather up the things I needed to have my Twisted Day! So before the storm got really bad I went to Hobby Lobby were the wire was 1/2 price AND bought a new Twisted book.
So I have my book, my tools, and my beads.
So here is the game. I will be making 3 different projects using my beads, taking pictures of them to post on my Etsy store so people can see some ideas, THEN for those of you that post a comment on my blog I will be pulling names and three of you will win the finished projects! Post on your blog, facebook and you will have your name added two more times! Make sure you let me know.
I will be posting progress on the projects and even taking suggestions! So stop by often and become a follower!
Here I go.
Hurry the sky is falling! No not really but here in St. Louis we are being warned of a major ice/snow storm. I am cozy and warm with lots of tasty food, movies, and beady projects to do. I will be updating my blog with a fun project tomorrow and a give away so please make sure you stop by tomorrow and watch the fun.
I have added some great Valentine Beads to my Etsy shop so grab em quick!
I owned a bead store. Kind of sounds like the line in the movie Out of Africa. It was a great bead store. Tons of super cool pearls, czech glass, semi precious, African trade beads, silver, etc. I had a 9 torch studio in the back where you could learn bead making or take a class with nationally recognized artist. My sister and I owned it and we called it Sorella Beads (means sister in Italian).
Every year we would make the trip to Tucson for our buying trip. It was heaven. Wonderful weather, beautiful desert scenery and show after show of beads. The whole city is alive with it.
Have you been to the Tucson Bead shows? For anyone involved with beads it really is Mecca. It does not get any better.
It brings back some fond memories of my sister. We had a blast. We would take time to see friends, eat, explore Tucson, and just spend time together. I was our time. I lost her 3 years ago to ovarian cancer and this time of year reminds me of our trips. I just ache to go back. It's just not in my budget, but maybe one day. A girl can dream.
Miss you Becky.
I received my super cool bead soup from my wonderful partner Kristen. I promise to take some pictures of it tomorrow!
Oh baby it's cold outside, but I love it. I was shoveling the driveway and it was heaven. Getting that heart rate up and not sweating like a pig. I am a winter girl and I just can't think of ever living in a place of perpetual summer. I like to visit those places, beaches, deserts and understand their unique beauty, but no thanks. Give me trees that are young and green in the spring, shady in the summer, glorious colors in the fall and bare and stark in the winter. I am planning on camping with my hubby this spring and early summer. I ache to be out in the woods by a stream. I need to start planning now!
Yea you might notice that there might be random cat hair or dog hair in my photos. I don't need a signature murrini to place in my beads, you just need to look hard for animal hair.
Every time I set up my photo cube in jumps the kitten or as we like to call her "the shitten". Little turd. She looks so dang cute, it's hard to kick her out. One time I left the booth up, we were looking all over for the cat. Couldn't find her anywhere. I walked by the photo cube and there she sat, looking at me like I was insane.
Someone once told me Dogs have owners, Cats have help.
