Necklaces

debbiela wrote

on Aug 5, 2012 5:43 AM

I've been in necklace mode for a week now after looking at my pile of bracelets !  lol !  These are what I worked on last week. 

The first two are beaded kumihimo using my bead and cabachon that was once a bead.  lol ! 

Valbeads wrote

on Aug 5, 2012 7:32 PM

Ooooo, I really like that swirly focal on the second one!  And the red coral on the third one.  That kumihimo sure is a neat patterm.  Is t really tough to do when you do it with beads as opposed to just yarn or string?(btw, the first one is really cool, 'cos it looks like a checkerboard)

Val

Calico3 wrote

on Aug 6, 2012 3:52 AM

I love them all, but especially the third one.

debbiela wrote

on Aug 7, 2012 5:17 AM

Thanks very much for the compliments.  Much appreciated.  :) 

Beaded kumihimo is much easier than it looks - believe me.  And once you get started - you're hooked !  :)  The patterns I'm using are from Jacqui Carey's Book   The Beginning Guide to Braiding - The craft of Kumihimo.  All the info you need on how to do beaded kumi is online for free.  :) 

Valbeads wrote

on Aug 7, 2012 2:13 PM

Well.....if I can work it in spite of my broken thumb....maybe I'll give it a shot!

Val

Teresa Webster wrote

on Aug 8, 2012 9:19 AM

Wow!  Those are really nice.  I think the second one is my favorite, but I like the third one too. 

debbiela wrote

on Aug 9, 2012 5:37 AM

Thanks Teresa.  :)  I now have 10 necklaces to donate to the local hospital gift shop.  :)  I just don't wear them.  Except maybe that last one.  I might keep that one.  :) 

CorianderGlass wrote

on Aug 11, 2012 5:00 AM

All of them are gorgeous, but that first one sings to me ... those colours are awesome ... and your bead makes it !

much love

Leasa x

debbiela wrote

on Aug 12, 2012 11:09 AM

Thanks Leasa.  You make me smile.  :)   I"m sending you a pm.  :) 

Vreju wrote

on Aug 13, 2012 8:43 AM

Looking beautiful......

Disey45 wrote

on Jan 12, 2013 7:17 PM

Hi What lovely designs and good for other ideas ,Thank you

jewelrymaking11 wrote

on Jan 16, 2013 3:41 AM

Wow!!! How adorable!!!

wanting wrote

on Jan 18, 2013 1:01 AM

Amazing! I like the first one the best. I like the color. I think it will be suitable for the color of the shin of my neck.