Beadwork....

[Glacier]

I've been hiding from the cold this afternoon. I was out all morning and have a frostbitten nose to show for it! This afternoon I stayed inside and did some beading. I'm silly happy with how this piece turned out!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/bead/greenglass.jpg
It's quite a long necklace, all glass beads--japenese seed beads, czech and India glass. The big beads are from Peru. I have a friend who sells 'fair trade' crafts. Those beads are handmade by Peruvian women--even at the fair trade price they were a steal!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/bead/greenpendant.jpg
Close up of the pendant. If I wore more green, I'd be keeping this one for myself. Since I wear very little green, I think it will go to a little boutique in town that sells my stuff for me.

[kimlovescats]

It's very pretty! Congrats on a nice job! :)

[I_luv_rusty]

I love it! Nice job :D

[Alysser]

Good Job! :D

[Prairie Purrs]

Really gorgeous! It looks like springtime. :D

I've got a whole pile of neglected bead projects that I should pull out and work on--thanks for the inspiration!

[cyber-sibes]

Wow, really lovely! Where did you get the findings? That latch is really pretty.

[jenluckenbach]

That is TOTALLY lovely! What will that sell for? ($?) if I may ask. ..... you can PM me if you'd rather.

[Glacier]

That is TOTALLY lovely! What will that sell for? ($?) if I may ask. ..... you can PM me if you'd rather.

Probably about 40$ canadian. I'd sell it a little cheaper privately. The store owner always adds a bit to my prices as she takes a commission from each sale.


cyber_sibes, I think that clasp came from Michael's.


Thanks everyone.

[luvofallhorses]

that is very pretty! :) Great job! :D

[jesse_3]

Those are gorgeous! I love beadwork like that! I have made one or two things, but nothing like that!!!

Steph

[Laura's Babies]

Very LOVELY! I tried my hand at bead work but my eyes wouldn't allow me to do anything so hard on them.

[lv4dogs]

Oh my I love it!! The bear bead at the end, where did you get that?

I am always on the lookout for bear items, especially of that shape.

Nanook, my heart & soul dog:

The name Nanook is also Inuktitut for "polar bear".

In Inuit mythology, Nanook was the master of bears, meaning he decided if hunters had followed all applicable taboos and if they deserved success in hunting bears.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

That's lovely - do you do bracelets?

[Corinna]

I love that one I still wear the things you mad me . and the book mark in used every day. So I think of you every day.

[Glacier]

That's lovely - do you do bracelets?

Yup, bracelets, earrings and amulet bags.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Yup, bracelets, earrings and amulet bags.

Can you post some to have a look at?

[finn's mom]

Did you make the earrings and bracelet you sent me? I wasn't sure! That necklace is gorgeous, I've always wanted to try bead work and making jewelry. That's really beautiful!

[Jadapit]

Wow, that is amazing. I love it. I would love to see pictures of your bracelets also. :)

[Prairie Purrs]

What technique do you use to make the amulet bags? I've made some leather ones, but my favorite thing is peyote stitch (or some variation).

I've beaded or woven around little glass bottles and hung them on necklaces--put a little essential oil in the bottle, and you've got wearable aromatherapy. :D Or you can carry around an emergency shot of tequila. ;)

[Glacier]

What technique do you use to make the amulet bags? I've made some leather ones, but my favorite thing is peyote stitch (or some variation).

I've beaded or woven around little glass bottles and hung them on necklaces--put a little essential oil in the bottle, and you've got wearable aromatherapy. :D Or you can carry around an emergency shot of tequila. ;)


LOL! I love the idea of a tequila shot--have I mentioned I'm a big fan of Tequila? :D

I've done some in peyote. It's a nice stitch for complicated patterns. I usually use brick stitch as I'm more comfortable with it. I recently learned an open net stitch that makes a really nice bag if you don't want a picture in it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/bead/amuletbag.jpg
This one is done in the netting stitch. I kept it for myself.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/bead/watch1.jpg
This is a watch I made a while ago. I think my sister got this one for Christmas. I don't have any pics of my bracelets uploaded, but I will get some tonight. (I'm supposed to be working right now! :p )

finn's_mom: Yes I made the set I sent you at Christmas.

lv4dogs: I got the bear at a local native craft store. If you would like a couple, just PM me your address. I'd be glad to send you some. Nanook was Heyoka's shelter name, but it just didn't suit him at all. Far too serious a name for that big goofball!

[Prairie Purrs]

I like the netting stitch, too--and it's a whole lot faster than peyote stitch! :D

I haven't figured out just how to photograph jewelry (lighting is a problem), but here are a couple I've done with the netting stitch:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/Pencats/Jewelry024.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/Pencats/Jewelry026.jpg

And here's one of my bottles:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/Pencats/Jewelry032.jpg

There's something very relaxing and meditative about doing beadwork, don't you think?

[Maresche]

The Peyote stitch is my favorite. I love covering pens with it. It cuts down on the number of pens that are stolen from me because no one else can write with them, they are too thick.

Glacier/CatsinDenver--your work is beautiful!

[finn's mom]

Wow, you guys! Those are all so beautiful, that's amazing. I'm glad you are sharing your creations with us!

And, Glacier, that just makes the set all the more special! Every time I've worn them, I get compliments! :)