tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9013877636311120612024-03-14T07:59:41.729-04:00The Path to EmbellishmentJaimeClaire JewelryJaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901387763631112061.post-89259982309090162672009-10-07T23:10:00.004-04:002009-10-07T23:22:31.233-04:00Rivoli Glam Madness<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">I can't stop playing with sparkly Swarovski Rivolis</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iM6glAMjKCB6P8Dv1CiDWbmiq6vNvATP1HVJQkdiBCI8eLCMgYocXRtX4QZlMY4-MXn3vXSFCshh1_fcgZHj7df6vjOaPdpcTYrvJjqK3dUy-zlhoWFWgVNEYakomLNfTF02_gsKRmxQ/s1600-h/rivoli+autumn+pendant.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iM6glAMjKCB6P8Dv1CiDWbmiq6vNvATP1HVJQkdiBCI8eLCMgYocXRtX4QZlMY4-MXn3vXSFCshh1_fcgZHj7df6vjOaPdpcTYrvJjqK3dUy-zlhoWFWgVNEYakomLNfTF02_gsKRmxQ/s400/rivoli+autumn+pendant.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390062446214313474" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Autumn Rivoli Pendant</span></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fNCrZ3lDCeoIpEnnLkxbqHjgtlnZVJl-HzITmgfLyR4RQYiPoK8w3a0BOw8PnXJrNtOqYVSXFe9OZliL7eNg-g9rxLmBYwJBdu9lB9FC_LGYSHF2sA2k5fX_zorGHMMSf10Ehi1_LJS5/s1600-h/rivoli+ring.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fNCrZ3lDCeoIpEnnLkxbqHjgtlnZVJl-HzITmgfLyR4RQYiPoK8w3a0BOw8PnXJrNtOqYVSXFe9OZliL7eNg-g9rxLmBYwJBdu9lB9FC_LGYSHF2sA2k5fX_zorGHMMSf10Ehi1_LJS5/s400/rivoli+ring.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390062435442310738" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Glam Slam Ring</span></div><br /> <br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I am having a great time with the sparkle, shine, and color in these pieces. I was not a sparkle-facet kinda lady, but I am hooked. I have been wearing the ring since it was nearly finished. I thought it would be for sale, but I was wrong. I MUST keep it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> FUN!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gotta run, I have a few more projects with which I must tinker.</div>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901387763631112061.post-34998822452911366392009-10-05T15:12:00.004-04:002009-10-05T15:43:42.010-04:00Great Giveaway!!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Some of you may know about my obsession with </span></span><a href="http://greengirlstudios.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Green Girl Studios</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> pewter and sterling beads and pendants. A blog I follow is offering a great Green Girl Giveaway, with five different pewter frog-themed pieces. </span></span><a href="http://lorelei1141.blogspot.com/2009/10/enchanted-adornments-giveaway-no-6.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> is an interesting blog by a fellow jewelry artist, and she is celebrating the release of Cynthia Thornton's new book (one of the Green Girl artists) and the inclusion of one of her own pieces in the gallery section. Awesome! I'm really looking forward to the book, called "Enchanted Adornments", which is getting great reviews in the jewelry/bead art world. Go to Lorelei's blog and leave a comment and you're automatically entered to win! I really hope it's me, tee hee.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Below is a picture of some pieces I bought from Green Girl Studios earlier this year.</span></span></div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiSTEZxDTErUh77-Xz8tYz1XDA_wb3CZIdwF97pFucjd7j_SFFIFL_1F0rM-vjudNl3_HC4M-LWRCPdNHBe0mMa4pfZCqSNTXjusE12lR5yqsKUjS8qvvQicDNzPZy9ki77GvF08yN1ns/s1600-h/green+girl+buy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 389px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiSTEZxDTErUh77-Xz8tYz1XDA_wb3CZIdwF97pFucjd7j_SFFIFL_1F0rM-vjudNl3_HC4M-LWRCPdNHBe0mMa4pfZCqSNTXjusE12lR5yqsKUjS8qvvQicDNzPZy9ki77GvF08yN1ns/s400/green+girl+buy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389198968508785426" /></a>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901387763631112061.post-16121589769125962762009-10-03T22:14:00.002-04:002009-10-03T22:18:53.064-04:00WASPS!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So, instead of attacking the sparkly things as planned, I've been sidelined by wasp stings. Three in fact, all on the same finger. My finger is only just now starting to work the way it should, so I hope to get back to it Sunday night. During the day on Sunday, I hope to get some inspiration at my grandfather's 90th birthday party. Can you believe it? NINETY! So, Happy Birthday Pop Pop!</span></span></div>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901387763631112061.post-28307951353781029122009-09-27T14:45:00.004-04:002009-09-27T15:17:36.012-04:00Get Your Glam On<div style="text-align: center;">Wow. That is my response to my class yesterday. Or rather, my response to the ladies who took my class yesterday. It would be enough for me that they are interesting, eager, and friendly. An added plus would be how encouraging they were to each other, though they were strangers. But I say "WOW!" for a different reason. I am so amazed how these ladies were already coming up with ways to customize and adapt the technique I taught before they even finished their bracelets. Fittingly, we sat at a round table, sharing ideas, brainstorming, and i think we had some good lightning bolts come out of it.</div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEIVm9ixCBsJ8rKB2XIBsvpPnZI0AAsCZic97S3nFJFJRyvbcDGntO_ByGwcSm-uOmLnqBcHvqmGpeYTihkztY4-es9kxpy46hrdCFaekr0R1Zjed3lQknar5fXCHLP-Nk38pegIj8Pzr/s1600-h/rivoli+array.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEIVm9ixCBsJ8rKB2XIBsvpPnZI0AAsCZic97S3nFJFJRyvbcDGntO_ByGwcSm-uOmLnqBcHvqmGpeYTihkztY4-es9kxpy46hrdCFaekr0R1Zjed3lQknar5fXCHLP-Nk38pegIj8Pzr/s400/rivoli+array.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386220402746264658" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I also came home with more Swarovski Rivolis, so I am going to go for the sparkle this week. I've been thinking about holiday party season this week, as well as holiday gift giving, so the bling is going to figure big for me coming up. I'll be teaching a rivoli pendant class in October, as well as a class on the peyote rings I worked on last week. Can't wait to get my glam on.</div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezkyXnP_G-qJOY-AfriYdLP7Uua7-sWAEmJvilhyphenhyphenybPuDnFeBvqTWvirJ6YOtL7Nt_Y8S1Y-GIAFNKNUJOOCORP26Rc-7oWMa1JspaoOrPkHRZ5L53ahykW8nGBM9U2AlCtXrNra4-WCS/s1600-h/geode+slice+necklace+nice.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezkyXnP_G-qJOY-AfriYdLP7Uua7-sWAEmJvilhyphenhyphenybPuDnFeBvqTWvirJ6YOtL7Nt_Y8S1Y-GIAFNKNUJOOCORP26Rc-7oWMa1JspaoOrPkHRZ5L53ahykW8nGBM9U2AlCtXrNra4-WCS/s400/geode+slice+necklace+nice.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386220394167490498" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Also making a reappearance is this geode slice necklace, I made this six or seven years ago for my husband. He has been wearing it a lot lately, and he gets lots of compliments, which is a lovely stroking of my ego of course. I am surprised that I still even like this piece. So often, artists look back at their older pieces and see only the mistakes. But I still like the Geode! I wish I could get more geodes, trying to track some down. The botswana agates and onyx beads are also still captivating to me. </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So many ideas to tackle... not that I'm complaining, I am ready to get to work.</div>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901387763631112061.post-75911933503675102152009-09-23T11:35:00.003-04:002009-09-23T12:01:02.767-04:00Ring Around the Rosie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2O2h95cEf92J0UbNzGjHhaiFHbHRgLAZGcchmlqjOpSYqU-sfBAtp8ggOU-m4TlK7r-xb0ujlSHFHBknTbJQPcmxPejTlGzlAW-C5x6_ldJX019rrOCdt-O9bJwqKe1YIOUiJ2t3ZP4oL/s1600-h/turq+ring+D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 356px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2O2h95cEf92J0UbNzGjHhaiFHbHRgLAZGcchmlqjOpSYqU-sfBAtp8ggOU-m4TlK7r-xb0ujlSHFHBknTbJQPcmxPejTlGzlAW-C5x6_ldJX019rrOCdt-O9bJwqKe1YIOUiJ2t3ZP4oL/s400/turq+ring+D.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384688038223020834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been making rings by request for a new class.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is really quite fun to experiment.</div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv95dao0_4vfmofYc4_Me-uRAGKa0H3osTellW17-nOTlcEWL1ky6QmfwZGLc5_RXutTP_iCu_8Vbrd35H9O7R5qEc7Fj3PlzjjbNr_1-WacAUiPQlSHLBRuNAm_dOYUfJRtFF6__B7Q5N/s1600-h/turq+ring+A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px; height: 328px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv95dao0_4vfmofYc4_Me-uRAGKa0H3osTellW17-nOTlcEWL1ky6QmfwZGLc5_RXutTP_iCu_8Vbrd35H9O7R5qEc7Fj3PlzjjbNr_1-WacAUiPQlSHLBRuNAm_dOYUfJRtFF6__B7Q5N/s400/turq+ring+A.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384688055005298178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, I have no idea what size rings I'm making.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just stitch what I like.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I like this Turquoise ring. It's made with 11/o seed beads </div><div style="text-align: center;">and some 13/o Charlottes</div><div style="text-align: center;">given me by my friend Diane. Thanks!</div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtKDvFFrYtH0RfrxPQVZbt0XNJmwv_U_PCiOXfyYxm0VI0TqrHahFEUc8cO-8UnQ_ja_MntSI7pgEaY_RTMW8gX1jZp1n-YBAZZxWvDRdbq2t9VPL1dk6aq9UWlb3MZHiuZPEamX1oN-8/s1600-h/Ring+H.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 329px; height: 361px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtKDvFFrYtH0RfrxPQVZbt0XNJmwv_U_PCiOXfyYxm0VI0TqrHahFEUc8cO-8UnQ_ja_MntSI7pgEaY_RTMW8gX1jZp1n-YBAZZxWvDRdbq2t9VPL1dk6aq9UWlb3MZHiuZPEamX1oN-8/s400/Ring+H.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384688044855700082" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This ring is kind of gothic, with the burgundy and black seed beads</div><div style="text-align: center;">and a round Swarovski Crystal.</div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4kR08jPFYJF0MVo5GwbUTjaNq8putMQlWBPXw47G5CZ8JGFxKK7xH4iDPLzH1_JeuNV3OFzJAPsa_zzQsvT6kDMYtdxnhthl5qbABvdxD2KGkZgF1e4DRZMEhLNyRpEr8aOwAM37JNrk/s1600-h/Ring+G.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 370px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4kR08jPFYJF0MVo5GwbUTjaNq8putMQlWBPXw47G5CZ8JGFxKK7xH4iDPLzH1_JeuNV3OFzJAPsa_zzQsvT6kDMYtdxnhthl5qbABvdxD2KGkZgF1e4DRZMEhLNyRpEr8aOwAM37JNrk/s400/Ring+G.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384688030722750866" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">And here is my version of refined/ sophisticated.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A very simple and strong design with an amethyst colored Swarovski in the center.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The dark green- blue seed beads play nicely with the plummy purples.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have also been playing with iPhoto, as seen in the cute little borders and frames.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's quite simple, which works for me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On a side note, my 4 year old is continually going into my room/ tiny bead studio and wreaking mad havoc EVERYWHERE.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She has learned to break seed beads with a chain nose plier, which is a helpful technique to remove a bad bead or mistake from the middle of a piece.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She has broken seed beads from the middle of my two newest finished pieces, which did not NEED beads to be removed.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I had two new necklaces to show you, but now...</div><div style="text-align: center;">not so much.</div>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901387763631112061.post-50802962580240231752009-09-08T17:02:00.004-04:002009-09-09T10:09:14.565-04:00Changes, Opportunities, BeginningsThis past week has been a challenge for each role I perform daily; I grew as a mother, wife, and artist. I am glad to take a moment to reflect on that, and acknowledge the stress life can sometimes bring. This week brought a new school schedule for my oldest daughter, a change in work schedule for my husband, and I found out I have three classes booked for the month, which is a VERY good thing, particularly in the artist budget arena.<br /><br /> My family needs me so much, but they inspire me every minute. For example, the Mermaid necklace is inspired by my little water babies, who swam this whole long weekend! We had a blast swimming in the beautiful Gulf, at the Treasure Island Public Beach. We saw so many fish! I'll have to do a necklace with all of those magic fish as inspiration.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHgvAqRlt4VbrOJeg0dV2wTEfwQ96ueq8a3-8rsuGywORzPf-B4V-XJya_xOuA5Rz6SsLm0FdMwD58_q0eXPPkQwLYkDE0Z0ZsW8iqg9HxkuRSBg_4wb5G2HDkd9MulfAj_Jk0EABEAZx/s1600-h/mermaid-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHgvAqRlt4VbrOJeg0dV2wTEfwQ96ueq8a3-8rsuGywORzPf-B4V-XJya_xOuA5Rz6SsLm0FdMwD58_q0eXPPkQwLYkDE0Z0ZsW8iqg9HxkuRSBg_4wb5G2HDkd9MulfAj_Jk0EABEAZx/s400/mermaid-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379206527094378210" /></a><br /><br />This necklace was made with Glass seed beads and little bits of Labradorite and moonstone. The center piece is a magical mermaid from <a href="http://greengirlstudios.com/">Green Girl Studios</a>, a favorite of mine for many years. The back has an inscription that reads "even lovers drown". <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4cP_p5JUA1kSpi08FZIVFwIjG5JUFChfheoGf9c8E0Xxtet9dYZYBIYBWKuz6BRBoHP8vB_tgUdz_VWDOp4Bk-MhZAXgSCN92oEawMEyvGesoqDdXMJtopAF5SOTpoZE_j4utOw5wrCi/s1600-h/mermaid+2-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4cP_p5JUA1kSpi08FZIVFwIjG5JUFChfheoGf9c8E0Xxtet9dYZYBIYBWKuz6BRBoHP8vB_tgUdz_VWDOp4Bk-MhZAXgSCN92oEawMEyvGesoqDdXMJtopAF5SOTpoZE_j4utOw5wrCi/s400/mermaid+2-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379206519671689602" /></a><br /><br /><br />I've also included pictures of a necklace I call "Montana Blue Bird", with a more modern birdie motif and lots of freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, and Iolite beads woven throughout the seed bead base.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzOV7a2amkvkJim8ZN1r-xS-U_GBggd4S5MggZymuj4ikG7GnzTPtwrQFf-wthCCxJt3tHGBANEo-Lj6svYbqjGYXIJjZc14uk_OKMg5Aer3yCC6r2IN3SHbLVO-FlFhMVWMFErozL69t/s1600-h/montana+bluebird-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 368px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzOV7a2amkvkJim8ZN1r-xS-U_GBggd4S5MggZymuj4ikG7GnzTPtwrQFf-wthCCxJt3tHGBANEo-Lj6svYbqjGYXIJjZc14uk_OKMg5Aer3yCC6r2IN3SHbLVO-FlFhMVWMFErozL69t/s400/montana+bluebird-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379206532167054994" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nubgutI4AY9nHDhyphenhyphenkUDZ7UMuzrOCCE3LY7z2-pdAcZ5GqMsqFE9Zz3nhTsPN7O5P4iU3mzW7r_j0GKnOAqYXmZaDF2V-IFrlyis_CcO1QMNrv2PvbPaJd8FeNW1cWNbnVX0-Xme69FH5/s1600-h/montana+bluebird+detail-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 166px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nubgutI4AY9nHDhyphenhyphenkUDZ7UMuzrOCCE3LY7z2-pdAcZ5GqMsqFE9Zz3nhTsPN7O5P4iU3mzW7r_j0GKnOAqYXmZaDF2V-IFrlyis_CcO1QMNrv2PvbPaJd8FeNW1cWNbnVX0-Xme69FH5/s400/montana+bluebird+detail-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379213895135504258" /></a><br />I wanted to include both of these necklaces in one post because they were made with the same basic technique, which is a (very) modified Zulu stitch. Zulu is fun and easy. It is also great for those times when you need to just go with the flow and design as you go along, making the beadwork more or less full, as desired.Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901387763631112061.post-38932755707088787292009-08-31T20:45:00.002-04:002009-08-31T21:08:00.623-04:00Lattice VariationsThis bracelet has the most amazing feel and drape, literally a beaded fabric.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Y8qBSEv5WXZyCHH4VHAUNRkfN3xfRJRJgEACBDj1iy8nvLCOUXmRsd9305xl11FmkAQetcMeIENNc3Rq46aPSvuplYTC1uau-9LvUFV3i4NTGgl-yfSAtClpJfYANTmHVROtC4XJChKd/s1600-h/grey+lattice6-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 98px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Y8qBSEv5WXZyCHH4VHAUNRkfN3xfRJRJgEACBDj1iy8nvLCOUXmRsd9305xl11FmkAQetcMeIENNc3Rq46aPSvuplYTC1uau-9LvUFV3i4NTGgl-yfSAtClpJfYANTmHVROtC4XJChKd/s400/grey+lattice6-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376294686127397266" /></a><br /><br />The stitch is called Lattice Weave, I think. I know it is a variation of right angle weave, and it is done with one needle, making it simple to do, but the progress is slow. It feels heavenly... ahhhhhhhhhhhhh.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfb19ppejq75DRi7ZjGUlRYK6ojG7KvNkfRgL7hDme7rPavMBRztdoBrI1RuT8P0i0PyPhXsu-bTSvZFcaaKGILd3P5eODrCQdGj9hmYMz1j3eYFeJ6Fj07J3R1ViSMCvwcqec2Iy7mSj/s1600-h/grey+lattice5-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfb19ppejq75DRi7ZjGUlRYK6ojG7KvNkfRgL7hDme7rPavMBRztdoBrI1RuT8P0i0PyPhXsu-bTSvZFcaaKGILd3P5eODrCQdGj9hmYMz1j3eYFeJ6Fj07J3R1ViSMCvwcqec2Iy7mSj/s400/grey+lattice5-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376294679047510018" /></a><br /><br />I stitched 10/o triangles (toho's I think) with 15/0 seeds that seemed smaller then a 15/o, tiny tiny bead holes... shudder. I used a size 12 needle and black c-lon thread, which always works up better then most of the other colors, though I do not know why that is true.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCm1y2fSUExIcFAuzfRQdz1txceKIIH-f7mKxYL5Rpq1GmHcaYOOAF_mgn9uRgcwFZQDojT1zDj-0qPStwvY2x2uGQdg8FINbw0x-t88CfP6AXr_3iwc7XKjPgkbWiGKUtrchN9sOqg7B_/s1600-h/grey+lattice3-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 378px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCm1y2fSUExIcFAuzfRQdz1txceKIIH-f7mKxYL5Rpq1GmHcaYOOAF_mgn9uRgcwFZQDojT1zDj-0qPStwvY2x2uGQdg8FINbw0x-t88CfP6AXr_3iwc7XKjPgkbWiGKUtrchN9sOqg7B_/s400/grey+lattice3-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376294670951097650" /></a><br /><br />I added a pewter button closure, which is my current favorite way to end bracelets if I don't have any art glass beads that match. Must get more from <a href="zenartglass.com">Zen Art</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcW8ygTj0baTeEZ8HedrG9T75iJ0QRBVDuVA766I8m1Z_81UMnrba6UL2Xu1ZoOxuAPUzEIbJgsTBVcX8l-xdNNrQvl6CdPpk4BYjeTTSflfSs8YO8wx_Ts77-X58VEEgMEKu2NFwNx-Z/s1600-h/grey+lattice2-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcW8ygTj0baTeEZ8HedrG9T75iJ0QRBVDuVA766I8m1Z_81UMnrba6UL2Xu1ZoOxuAPUzEIbJgsTBVcX8l-xdNNrQvl6CdPpk4BYjeTTSflfSs8YO8wx_Ts77-X58VEEgMEKu2NFwNx-Z/s400/grey+lattice2-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376294659600103298" /></a><br /><br /><br />I went back to my old routine and used the scanner for the pics, and experimented with positioning and backgrounds. The backgrounds are scrapbooking papers that I had laying around. I am happy that the different background colors show how versatile the bead colors are, I would wear this bracelet with, hmmmmm... EVERYTHING!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCg17ucmtiHXg1hyOBlvCMb1izTf7XYYGPzZkscg6E7sEHnaKYl-v0Kwf0V4lmLrxaFKnKzjFNhPw0JyrYo7gA8ic_ACHMdtM_XyR82OE6ws0jJm5PfN2F6Zsq4FTkPxLxSmAMpLALILlZ/s1600-h/grey+lattice8-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCg17ucmtiHXg1hyOBlvCMb1izTf7XYYGPzZkscg6E7sEHnaKYl-v0Kwf0V4lmLrxaFKnKzjFNhPw0JyrYo7gA8ic_ACHMdtM_XyR82OE6ws0jJm5PfN2F6Zsq4FTkPxLxSmAMpLALILlZ/s400/grey+lattice8-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376294654348482594" /></a><br /><br />This aqua version is my surprise favorite... I thought it would be too much. Nope, just right :)Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901387763631112061.post-42629971482287605862009-08-30T20:18:00.005-04:002009-08-30T20:55:04.429-04:00The Ice Empress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHM6f46qsRF3Jj3pVRoy-3xg9gNZOpYdcoBJ0tBQwmlxCHIEop80_LaCFlBJXKIM79SJhdxIGfDmzfggZAsCLOG13c1T5GgXwHRAiWRnvPLtfHs4asDE7coI6YD2xPQ-K3nUHmjEC1eYZ/s1600-h/ice+2-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 327px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHM6f46qsRF3Jj3pVRoy-3xg9gNZOpYdcoBJ0tBQwmlxCHIEop80_LaCFlBJXKIM79SJhdxIGfDmzfggZAsCLOG13c1T5GgXwHRAiWRnvPLtfHs4asDE7coI6YD2xPQ-K3nUHmjEC1eYZ/s400/ice+2-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375917631412267314" /></a><br />I finished the Ice Empress Bracelet this afternoon, marking the first afternoon that my two girls let me get some beading done with them nearby, without any accidents. I am so relieved that I was able to have a few beads around the kids and no grabbing or messing around. <br /><br />Anyway, I am proud of this piece, I felt confident during the entire creative process. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizgnYZhCVZavisJ0jGhhiwvQZL5xx2eynWcCIsToLQ9Yn6l2u37qMIRWGW2MncbC3xisrCnLX1IY6u0B-y62508cF_kEWRgAcrrCeSCe9SdDxSi-n55mDcZGkziSpyxgLkFUt8qg0ujVy6/s1600-h/ice+6-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 88px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizgnYZhCVZavisJ0jGhhiwvQZL5xx2eynWcCIsToLQ9Yn6l2u37qMIRWGW2MncbC3xisrCnLX1IY6u0B-y62508cF_kEWRgAcrrCeSCe9SdDxSi-n55mDcZGkziSpyxgLkFUt8qg0ujVy6/s400/ice+6-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375917639299007538" /></a><br /><br /><br />I used lots of little faceted Labradorite buttons, grey peacock freshwater pearl flat irregular chips, white freshwater pearls, and lots of different seed beads including 15/o, 11/0, and 8/o hex cuts. Woven with c-lon thread with a size 12 needle, the thread shredded many times and I had to add and end threads constantly, despite applying and reapplying Thread Heaven frequently. This was tricky as it filled up those beads holes so that I could barely get the needle to go through for the last pass.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmipZjRmi26eLOUDmTzFJQABMAXXenGa1Ic_FPOJIPj-s4YH2e-I7y_qiLhW6eyoHI0L0q_oCuDjiqdIp4UnfwRru1tWHdtxhKwpGk2pConSYTx8CyM4qrAo7SmQUm0l54TrC6e1AGdHk/s1600-h/ice+7+detail-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmipZjRmi26eLOUDmTzFJQABMAXXenGa1Ic_FPOJIPj-s4YH2e-I7y_qiLhW6eyoHI0L0q_oCuDjiqdIp4UnfwRru1tWHdtxhKwpGk2pConSYTx8CyM4qrAo7SmQUm0l54TrC6e1AGdHk/s400/ice+7+detail-be.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375921541269031954" /></a><br /><br /><br />I started the base for this bracelet with a chevron chain, then weaved a row of right angle on each side of the strip. I added the clasp and the outside row of Pearls on the next pass. Then I added the diagonal embellishments to the right angle weave boxes. Lastly, I added the Labradorite and more Pearls to the center row.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYD2Fw5qQpSXQiRspjst85XUdLBnQFx_ptz7vbdcera2OCcDaVhuVPbTZKP2fEDBem4os557qzOLHDT4HYRQeHJWMWt9h9ePCaBfbZ0uAqfbBHsYRRD9qur_18rHphyVmo4AxGyG3455_h/s1600-h/ice+6+detail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYD2Fw5qQpSXQiRspjst85XUdLBnQFx_ptz7vbdcera2OCcDaVhuVPbTZKP2fEDBem4os557qzOLHDT4HYRQeHJWMWt9h9ePCaBfbZ0uAqfbBHsYRRD9qur_18rHphyVmo4AxGyG3455_h/s400/ice+6+detail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375917634300924482" /></a><br /><br />It measures 1.25 in wide by 7.5 in long. I think it would look lovely on a bride. I would wear it if I could marry my fantastic husband again.Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901387763631112061.post-17241997242790117612009-08-27T11:50:00.009-04:002009-08-27T12:19:39.758-04:00Hard at work on Photography<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">I have been trying to photograph some pieces to start selling online, trying trying trying. But... life keeps making other priorities for me. Had to run to the property assessors office to file for tax stuff, picked up forms from the pediatrician so the big girl can go to school, had a power outage, and the two year old wouldn't sleep last night until 2 a.m. Whew, how do I find time for my jewelry? Here are some of my efforts. I am not sure I like the results, but I am learning!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi264HWkmwbxg4z43TOXVCQPgusJRXmxgurZgSRYDnIXEa6_I6Jw9j6p8hDcmUK3miArR-k-g-AIF3vWWv3KadyPcfFh61FVUt3kYIWYN2i8V09gUf-87lrFJngtPA2E2EAAXL8GSYx_U9-/s1600-h/jasper+bracelet-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi264HWkmwbxg4z43TOXVCQPgusJRXmxgurZgSRYDnIXEa6_I6Jw9j6p8hDcmUK3miArR-k-g-AIF3vWWv3KadyPcfFh61FVUt3kYIWYN2i8V09gUf-87lrFJngtPA2E2EAAXL8GSYx_U9-/s400/jasper+bracelet-be.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374674085992703090" /></a><br /><br />I really like the earthy jasper with the pine cone from my front yard. I am having a hard time with lighting... not sure where to put the lights!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMh4j8xBl1VhBFVwmhN9i064TClbBlhJgZaLKAmyOOkFJ2z-sTF2zwAaQ8bZ-T20wRRaUTmDhvQ5jHXDfETewXYOnNE5i4P51fnUhGC8Yjd2uBX93LotR-wXcxY47yIg9me3MyWxPG6m9/s1600-h/jasper+bracelet+3-be.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMh4j8xBl1VhBFVwmhN9i064TClbBlhJgZaLKAmyOOkFJ2z-sTF2zwAaQ8bZ-T20wRRaUTmDhvQ5jHXDfETewXYOnNE5i4P51fnUhGC8Yjd2uBX93LotR-wXcxY47yIg9me3MyWxPG6m9/s400/jasper+bracelet+3-be.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374674506767819458" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ezrRDpLokK2zAuIIhjcvGSInrarfuCh-hQhUvDzjrZxl-_-i_pvn0C2n008UCbXm8XlCiwlP01Qq1srBFhuHv4lHTbk1LQt3iuk4NTK8vYcIRIquvXNaLfiyCZOAFjuA1CnLOCrsjDtA/s1600-h/stick+pearl+ER+3-be.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ezrRDpLokK2zAuIIhjcvGSInrarfuCh-hQhUvDzjrZxl-_-i_pvn0C2n008UCbXm8XlCiwlP01Qq1srBFhuHv4lHTbk1LQt3iuk4NTK8vYcIRIquvXNaLfiyCZOAFjuA1CnLOCrsjDtA/s400/stick+pearl+ER+3-be.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374674990500743474" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The pine cone wearing a bracelet and then some pearl and sterling earrings.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJMeWEmxOZ6fqlTqqn5Fw9jIHwZMZzmFdLqatVtrEEQrKs-mCvuDaKNuF0pr6m_WYwGDrtKhSo3C6QcXCf69nx3ZteSXb5HX1VUPiz4cTn9xUBzSS7kwyRwnOkx6tuG7GGtjUfYub93fA/s1600-h/gold+pearl+pendant-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJMeWEmxOZ6fqlTqqn5Fw9jIHwZMZzmFdLqatVtrEEQrKs-mCvuDaKNuF0pr6m_WYwGDrtKhSo3C6QcXCf69nx3ZteSXb5HX1VUPiz4cTn9xUBzSS7kwyRwnOkx6tuG7GGtjUfYub93fA/s400/gold+pearl+pendant-be.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374675511758900578" /></a><br /><br />I think this calcite pendant has an old fashioned feel to it, but I'm not sure how to make the picture feel more old fashioned. Maybe I should shoot it with a piece of my grandmother's crocheted lace.<br /><br />I'll keep trying, and post my next batch of results. I'm beginning to think I need a new camera, and new camera skills. I have a digital photography book around here somewhere.Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901387763631112061.post-28153633885302235502009-08-24T12:40:00.001-04:002009-08-24T12:41:06.547-04:00Finish it up, Put it away<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0R59y0yG39hR9wlsuuL0ybQ58j2B2U8aIvy778GzICySGSuKEoicwEPpagdQGpzsvzMZPEndgOMFG7sQey8htmQykx-NzjoncW7D5J5Eqkf_nAqcDX2g27Py73CBD5eHWmY0C1f4bMJe/s1600-h/clean+workspace.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0R59y0yG39hR9wlsuuL0ybQ58j2B2U8aIvy778GzICySGSuKEoicwEPpagdQGpzsvzMZPEndgOMFG7sQey8htmQykx-NzjoncW7D5J5Eqkf_nAqcDX2g27Py73CBD5eHWmY0C1f4bMJe/s400/clean+workspace.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373565804658958754" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Last night I wanted to relax and play cards. When I walked into my bedroom to grab a deck, I saw how messy my studio "area" was and I was compelled to act. I thought for a moment, can I just sit down and make something and skip the clean up? No, I had to deal with the chaos of bead and thread first. I made my sweet husband help me sort through everything, he provided much moral support. In very little time, I had my desk ship shape and ready to support more creative endeavors. I am so happy I organized!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, serif;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5XHyLxHmWRUC9kFt7o0RdswBRIlBOd3_xmWGGJf6A_aAhLNuek5MjF3O7cwbuTH4U5k_0hhEjyfIbv7IVNr47vOuDeXuSaZTLphpmTDcHyhA-8HWtno1gErjF1jPMnxXBmX1pNhYKalBK/s1600-h/rt+angl+base-be.jpg"><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 98px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5XHyLxHmWRUC9kFt7o0RdswBRIlBOd3_xmWGGJf6A_aAhLNuek5MjF3O7cwbuTH4U5k_0hhEjyfIbv7IVNr47vOuDeXuSaZTLphpmTDcHyhA-8HWtno1gErjF1jPMnxXBmX1pNhYKalBK/s400/rt+angl+base-be.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373566081101835826" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Now that I was organized, I got back to work on this right angle weave piece I started creating a couple days ago. I made a base of right angle with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">delicas</span>, then began embellishing with freshwater pearls and some coppery faceted glass.</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfzCTQJBa1HwIrlCaEHSEzgR4Dwo4Mf1Lyib-LPPmx55ic37Ntiq6wex1SgZXhnh20cjt_Tc4CU95qu_KfKwd6Ojpgz491Wekuu7XtFLiQKFoSY0Rr2t1c-fnBhgEyXoJfyS4BC4idF1q/s1600-h/rt+angl+layer1-A-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfzCTQJBa1HwIrlCaEHSEzgR4Dwo4Mf1Lyib-LPPmx55ic37Ntiq6wex1SgZXhnh20cjt_Tc4CU95qu_KfKwd6Ojpgz491Wekuu7XtFLiQKFoSY0Rr2t1c-fnBhgEyXoJfyS4BC4idF1q/s400/rt+angl+layer1-A-be.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373567225610425954" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">You can see in this picture the base on the back, with the next layer of embellishment on the front. I love the how well the golden tones of the pearls blend with the matte gold <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">delicas</span>. I finished by weaving more <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">delicas</span> and 15/o seeds along the center and each edge, which gave it more structure and body.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSXbVDZ7Ve1DpOATyPJHcIMfOgKd7EZwzzYFBkkIZpJE8AMxjSb2zDIDWE2hW-61r6OYKlOf0QdTiTZ2bmR2W42UOQSh1Vw8Ivt_zjpij8Vs6dHkdP2UNRWDOkcA4x5_VkivGcmqXsXao/s1600-h/rt+angle+pearl+finish-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSXbVDZ7Ve1DpOATyPJHcIMfOgKd7EZwzzYFBkkIZpJE8AMxjSb2zDIDWE2hW-61r6OYKlOf0QdTiTZ2bmR2W42UOQSh1Vw8Ivt_zjpij8Vs6dHkdP2UNRWDOkcA4x5_VkivGcmqXsXao/s400/rt+angle+pearl+finish-be.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373568150952683458" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">I also added a third faceted glass bead between the other two in each of those rows, for a little more interest. It has an antique copper-finish pewter heart clasp. Hearts aren't my fave, but the color works great, and I had it laying around, so why not?</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_xHTEI24fJWZi43ELWf11RfD1sj6RjOH2cRl3-4ZzfK0SSznVwIj7q97bi4VPIC2jVCCXWUBlegLCay3grd7yGkJUhJRhjGrDrHRH8oK7JviyIaxs5hJUYEBQa7g9jE5vZOv_fXA2AoQ/s1600-h/rt+angle+pearl+finish+zoom-be.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 116px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_xHTEI24fJWZi43ELWf11RfD1sj6RjOH2cRl3-4ZzfK0SSznVwIj7q97bi4VPIC2jVCCXWUBlegLCay3grd7yGkJUhJRhjGrDrHRH8oK7JviyIaxs5hJUYEBQa7g9jE5vZOv_fXA2AoQ/s400/rt+angle+pearl+finish+zoom-be.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373569391777643394" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Overall, I am pleased with this bracelet, especially how comfortable it is on the wrist. I wanted a simple project, something I could just design as I went along without too much forethought, and that's what I did. Fun and relaxing can be rejuvenating, organizing can be rejuvenating, too. Maybe tonight I'll feel more up to a big bead challenge!</span>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901387763631112061.post-26013985678524869132009-08-20T14:12:00.003-04:002009-08-20T14:27:03.814-04:00Getting Started<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanJK3QeXg9WYqSqj1ETPXUmvPOUJNK3h9MSxnKGYNPaA2J7fifAw74zxWljMkWznGb93ysm4jlY920Z93kmJhyvIos4uDwzjucZuPqoJug9MVM_NuMfNd7xFxYB5uIvxWeDPeCEVnhdJ6/s1600-h/empress+brclt+detail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanJK3QeXg9WYqSqj1ETPXUmvPOUJNK3h9MSxnKGYNPaA2J7fifAw74zxWljMkWznGb93ysm4jlY920Z93kmJhyvIos4uDwzjucZuPqoJug9MVM_NuMfNd7xFxYB5uIvxWeDPeCEVnhdJ6/s320/empress+brclt+detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372110987195337394" /></a>This is my "Empress Bracelet". It is made from 15/0, 11/0, and 8/0 hex cut japanese seed beads, as well as very pale blue topaz rondelles and grey freshwater pearls with a Bali sterling silver clasp. I sewed it using C-Lon thread and size 13 needles.<div><br /></div><div>I used several different stitches, including chevron, right angle weave, and picot. The surface embellishment was the last step, and the most difficult, but very satisfying.</div><div><br /></div><div>I wear this bracelet anytime I want to be identified as a beader... because people always notice it! I think of this as my signature piece.</div><div><br /></div><div>I started this blog as a way to share my art and the process I use to make it. I hope to share my inspirations, mistakes, and finished pieces. I am without a camera currently :( so any jewelry pictures will be from my HP scanner, which is truly an HP and VERY cranky.</div>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178364630178110328noreply@blogger.com0