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Sand and Sea (knotted illusion necklace)

Valbeads — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:16:45 GMT

This was my first attempt at knotting, in an effort to make an illusion-style necklace. I was inspired by the latest issue of Bead Style Magazine. It was very difficult! It took me several tries, because the strands kept tangling together so badly before I could get everything aligned. Third times's the charm, though. The stones I used were mother-of-pearl chips, aquamarines, and deep aqua chips. It's a lightweight necklace for warmer weather.

Spring Fling

ingrid@38 — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:16:14 GMT

SPRING!!!!!!!!!!

A FEW NEW PIECES

Ricki Ayer — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:10:52 GMT

I had a friend take a few pictures of some of my newer pieces to send along with an application for a craft show, so since I had the pix, I thought I would share them.

Sorry that you sort of have to stand on your head to see the necklaces - I wasn't sure how to turn the pix right-side-up. Anyway - it's been forever since I tried to post anything so thought I would give it a shot.

The first necklace / earrings are teal/gold fused glass beads with cathedral beads that matched so well it amazed me! The second set is coral with pewter flowers and the 3rd set is large (12 or 15mm) pearls with bead caps.

Comments / critiques are welcome...thanks for looking.

Ricki

Ayer Baubles

dagger earrings

noelohwell — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:45:31 GMT

wanted to make something simple last night. that wouldn't take too much time. so found these! 10 mm rivoli, love the peach color, and clear daggers. i should have taken a pic of the back, almost as pretty as the front!

more embroidery necklaces by Niwas

Niwas — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:15:04 GMT

I got theese beautiful cabochons from two talented women.
this is what i made with them
What do you think

And the second one, I´m in love with this cabochon it is gorgeous

Viking knit bracelet

shanks — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:09:52 GMT

Thought I would try something different with my Viking Knit. Always just use the round finish but flattened it out this time. it out this time.

starburst bracelet

noelohwell — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:38:41 GMT

just recently bought a Swarovski book. these "starburst" bracelets were featured. I've never made something so expensive before. :)

four 12mm rivolis and one 18 mm rivoli. 17 crystals around each one, two layers, except for the middle burst which has 3 layers. and, of course, delicas. This bracelet looks exquisite on, the pic doesn't do it justice.

Noel

Ring by Niwas & pendant

Niwas — Sun, 05 May 2013 11:46:13 GMT

Got a request from a Co worker a quite larg ring out of bead embroidery, so I´m always up for a challenge
(almost) this is how it turned out, it´s about 2*3 cm

Pink Lemonade

Hookfu — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:32:21 GMT

Made a new piece today. I'm calling it Pink Lemonade...

More Stringing

fkpuffinlover — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:33:24 GMT

Oh no! I think I'm becoming re-addicted to simplistic stringing projects, they're just so easy and quick! Anyways, here's a few of the stringing projects I've been working on recently. Not the most interesting, but whatever.

Walnut shell necklace

jewelrymaking11 — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:31:42 GMT

Do you try to make a necklace by useless walnut shell?

Very easy :)

Candy Ribbon Bracelet

HDChiky — Sun, 12 May 2013 02:45:31 GMT

Another Deborah Roberti design from 'Around the Beading Table!.

Cascade of Iced Bronze

ingrid@38 — Fri, 03 May 2013 07:14:28 GMT

So lovely beads, shiny like old coins.....but oh so uneven. So,- what to do with them?

THanks for looking.

VERY belated Halloween project

Emma.J — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:48:31 GMT

Hello again!

I am not sure whether I showed you all what I made for halloween last year, but I couldn't find it when I tried searching for it, so I don't think I posted it..

This was my first HUGE project on my beading loom.. I am not sure how long it took me to design that pattern, how many beads it used or how many hours it took, but needless to say by the end of it, I didn't want to look at my loom again!

I had to bead it in 2 sections and then sew them together (you can probably tell where the join is) and to save my time on weaving AAAALLLL the warp threads back in, I tried that technique where you gently pull the thread until it snugs up to the bead? there were a few sections where I had pierced the thread and would work - there is a big section that a shredded in the top right hand corner.

I was going to see if I could make it 3D, by doing another side with no writing and then a strip around the edge connecting them - such a comedian, I know - but I only JUST got this finished in time to put in the shop.. maybe later IF I ever find the determination again

This was also what I made for halloween:

Jack Skellington on a hair barrette. When I drew the design on my graph paper, he was more circular, but when I beaded it he came out more.. oblong? Kinda like someone stepped on his head and smooshed him flat.. Ah well, he still looks good to me! Thanks for looking!

Emma
xXx

Glow

ingrid@38 — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:01:45 GMT

My latest necklace, "GLOW". Still stuck on that loopy fringe thing. Great way to use all these irregular bronze beads,

Have a great day, folks.

Niwas first Soutache pendant´s

Niwas — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:12:20 GMT

I have been trying a new technique called Soutaché and it is so much fun.

theese are my first 2 attempts.

the brown pendant I used picture jaspis in the middle and dark red krysoalla around it (i think ;-) )

a beaded bracelet in white/blue where i used three buttons

This one is for a Valentine challenge, it.s not finished yet but i think it´s safe to show it here.
A beaded heart.

More Soutache by Niwas

Niwas — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:16:01 GMT

I finished another Soutache pendant!

And a necklace in my favourite color, blue

Redskin Earrings-For Val!

beadsbeadingbeaded — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:07:20 GMT

Val and I have been talking about Sport Team Earrings, since I shared my Baltimore Ravens Cuff. This is a montage of the type of Redskin earrings I have made, for others, of course ;D

Now, Val, show us yours!! lol (The helmet earrings, of course :D )

Beaded Macrame Necklace I called " Princess Grace Kelly"

Vicky325 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:46:45 GMT

This is my 'Princess Grace Kelly" Necklace. It should come with earrings but they are still in the making. I chose this name cause it reminds me of the elegance of Princess Grace.

It is a micro macrame piece with Czech Fire Polished and Japanese beads, and a few crystals here and there. It is supposed to mimic fine jewelry just like my bracelet, but with a subtle color combination.

Another Necklace

debbiela — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:34:04 GMT

I've been wanting to do something with these beads I made some time ago and finally put them to use. Not sure this is what the final outcome will be. I may still take this apart and try something else.......

Is anyone into French Beading?

Bead Flowers — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:26:41 GMT

I've got a few more projects I can now share with you. My new book of French Beaded wedding bouquets is really, really close to publication. It's currently available on pre-order from my website and it means I can start revealing some of the projects from it, so here we go...my first three wedding bouquets...full instructions in the book!

Odd Czech Two Hole Bead

HDChiky — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:03:49 GMT

Check out this bracelet, not sure I like it. It is a Deb Roberti design also. I like the design just not so sure about my choice of beads...

New Little Pretties

HDChiky — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:52:59 GMT

Made these yesterday, Deb Roberti designs, worked up fairly fast. See if you like...

G'Wynn - 2013

Krista529 — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:46:12 GMT

I remember the first time I went to a beadstore in 2000. With high hopes I collected beads & went home to string them. I was so dissappointed when I looked at the beads nicely in a row... Was this it??! I wanted it bigger & over the top!! It took a while, experimenting, growing. But this is what I dreamed about!

Still caught up with Cubic Right Angle Weave

Philonese Simmons — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:21:58 GMT

This stitch has consumed my creative thoughts. I am having to write and draw notes in a book to keep track of the ideas coming. The last month has been busy but these are the pieces I have made since my last post.