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Beads, beads, beads
Pretty productive weekend until I ran out of black stringer, and discovered, horror of horrors, that the rod of black I have isn't exactly black. When used as a stringer, the results are less than pleasing. Unfortunately, did not discover this until I'd made, cooled, and had a chance to look at 5 or 6 beads - grrrr.
Also discovered that the more design you put on the clear purple, the more white you better have under it if you don't want it to look black. I'm thinking of maybe trying to make a regular-sized lilac bead and covering that with a thin layer of purple to get the desired effect. Worth a shot. Can't try it now though because I ran out of gas on the last bead (not posted, disasterous) and hubby's gone to get me more.
Today I tried to learn the "vinework" effect. No instructions online (that I could find) so I had to wing it. Fobbed up the first bead as a result (not posted, v. ugly) but I think I have the hang of it now. The last two are the blue and white ones and I think I'll try to find a pendant I can wear them with to work on Monday.
The solo bead was the last bead I made for the norse necklace. Got it all strung up in time for the event yesterday, and then decided that sleeping on the couch with my dogs was a lot more attractive than actually getting dressed and leaving the house. I guess I'll have to show it off later. The picture of the finished necklace (shown on the dress, which no, is not on a person but hanging in a doorway, but you get the idea) is at the bottom of the post.
Brooches and pendant by Fettered Cock
The top string is all commercial beads. It will be replaced in time, but it's fine up there for now.
Also discovered that the more design you put on the clear purple, the more white you better have under it if you don't want it to look black. I'm thinking of maybe trying to make a regular-sized lilac bead and covering that with a thin layer of purple to get the desired effect. Worth a shot. Can't try it now though because I ran out of gas on the last bead (not posted, disasterous) and hubby's gone to get me more.
Today I tried to learn the "vinework" effect. No instructions online (that I could find) so I had to wing it. Fobbed up the first bead as a result (not posted, v. ugly) but I think I have the hang of it now. The last two are the blue and white ones and I think I'll try to find a pendant I can wear them with to work on Monday.
The solo bead was the last bead I made for the norse necklace. Got it all strung up in time for the event yesterday, and then decided that sleeping on the couch with my dogs was a lot more attractive than actually getting dressed and leaving the house. I guess I'll have to show it off later. The picture of the finished necklace (shown on the dress, which no, is not on a person but hanging in a doorway, but you get the idea) is at the bottom of the post.
Brooches and pendant by Fettered Cock
The top string is all commercial beads. It will be replaced in time, but it's fine up there for now.