Most of my bead weaving is done with tiny beads. Really tiny beads. This makes for a very detailed design, but it is an incredibly time consuming labor of love. Any bead weaver out there knows what I'm talking about. Every once in a while though, I feel the need for (almost) instant gratification. Anything that can be finished in an afternoon is "instant gratification" for a bead weaver.
This bracelet was my "instant gratification" this past weekend. Its woven with size 8 seed beads, in orange, green, and pink neon colors. It's finished with a silver-plated swivel lobster clasp. I don't think I'll ever go back to non-swivel lobster clasps after using a swivel. Not having to worry about your bracelet and clasp getting all twisted on you is a wonderful thing!
you will glow in the dark with that one! One thing about beadweaving: I'm not pushing myself to get it done. I'm NOT going to mess something up, after all the time I've put into it!
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I discovered jewelry making in my mid-teens, around that age when girls start worrying about being "pretty" I suppose. It started as a hobby of making simple bead earrings and hemp macrame necklaces but quickly steamrolled into a full blown addiction. I moved on to stringing necklaces, bracelets and anklets. Soon after I discovered seed beads. At first I had NO idea what to even do with them other than use them as spacer beads. But then I discovered peyote (or gourd) stitch and I was absolutely hooked. It was (and still is) amazing to me that you can put these little tiny things together to create something more beautiful than the sum of its parts.
I take my "addiction" pretty seriously...I pay close attention to details and weave each bead with love. If I am feeling grumpy or sad I do NOT bead, as I believe that energy can seep into the piece I am creating. Luckily I'm a pretty happy person and have a wonderful loving husband who understands and helps support me in my artistic endeavors.
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Ooh I love those neon colors. They are so bright, and beautiful.
you will glow in the dark with that one! One thing about beadweaving: I'm not pushing myself to get it done. I'm NOT going to mess something up, after all the time I've put into it!
Hi, I stop by your blog often and love looking at all your new projects. So Creative! Thank you for visiting my blog - overthetopaprons.blogspot.com and leaveing the nice comment. I appreciate your input!
What a fun bracelet and so perfect for spring and summer days. And I agree with storybeader--you are so to glow with this one!
erika
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