Reader Photos : handmade, swarovski crystal, beadwork

australia's sand

noodlebead — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:44:18 GMT

Bracelet: Stella

Antiquity Travelers — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:31:00 GMT

Traditional triangular chevron chain from the April 2007 Bead and Button Issue. Fun and easy - only took an afternoon to make this pattern. I used Swarovski crystals, Czech glass rounds and Miyuki Japanese seed beads.

for the sun

noodlebead — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:50:50 GMT

wire , seed beads and shell , that what i use for this neckelace

Neapolitan

Antiquity Travelers — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:03:52 GMT

A contemporary hoop with shades of Neapolitan icecream. These are rich, gorgeous browns that cascade beautifully on a hot summer night.

This pattern is exclusively Swarovski crystal beads, that sparkle with a technique called the "Aurora Borealis crystal effect." Swarovski was inspired by northern lights, and worked in collaboration with French designer Christian Dior (1950s) to create this type of bead. The success on the catwalk was overwhelming, and this technique is what distinguishes these beads today.

These earrings are one of my personal favorites. I simply love the way they look on!

Crystal Corsage

Dawnstar — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:11:06 GMT

This is my first attempt at a finished piece. It's done in peyote and embellished with a simple flower shape on top.

CJ's Beautiful Garden

4HisGlory — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:36:22 GMT