Happy Wednesday, everyone!
Click on any of the photos for a closer look.
Today’s desk shows I’m still working on kumihimo braiding. Yesterday I finished a necklace which I’m quite happy with.
The next project is a bracelet based on directions from the February 2014 issue of Bead and Button Magazine, the Flowercup Bracelet and Necklace set.
The flower shaped beads add a lot of interest…
…but what a pain it was to keep the tension even.
And yes, I MADE those little beaded end caps. Ack. It makes me truly admire the folks who make massive sculpted pieces out of teeny-tiny beads.
Like this amazing piece by Anna Master. No thank you. I did my time with itty-bitty units years ago during my cross stitching phase. 🙂
(If you like the above kind of work this link will take you to a page with loads of similar stunning seed bead pieces.)
Tension problems aside, this is a rather pretty piece. It just needs another three inches in length to make it a bracelet… or maybe I’ll make it the center piece of a necklace. Haven’t decided yet.
So, why did I post a pic of my messy desk along with the jewelry pics? It’s What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday, doncha know? Join us, if you like, in this weekly worldwide blog hop where we take a peek at the creative spaces of creative folks from all over.
Check back tomorrow for day 18 of my Make It In March challenge. I promise I will be doing something other than kumihimo or itty-bitty seed beading. 🙂
Wow, what a beautiful piece, so love the colour!
have a great week! Debxx #9
Thanks, Deb!
Oh my jaw dropped to see such GORGEOUS bead and braiding work.Fabulous!!
Judy #4
Awwwww, you’re too kind, Judy. 🙂
a lovely piece of work in the rosy florals well done happy WOYWW, Shaz in Oz.x #15
Thank you and thanks for stopping by, Shaz.
I don’t have the patience or eyesight for such fiddly crafts like this, lol!! Great makes.. they are gorgeous. Helen 11
It’s funny how we have patience for some things and not for others.
I was sitting doing the braiding whilst hubby was watching a video on a very fiddly woodworking project. I was amazed at the trouble the fellow was going to over millimeters and said, “Wow, I just couldn’t be bothered, I would ‘t have the patience for that.”
Then I looked down at what was in my hands and laughed. 🙂
Beautiful! Gorgeous color, so light and spring-like.
Thanks, Nan, it’s definitely the new favorite.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful pieces. I couldn’t make them, but I can sure appreciate them.
Well, I couldn’t write novels, but I definitely appreciate them, as you well know. 😀
Gorgeous bead work the pinks and pale green are divine. Yes music and crafting who’d have thought eh? Must go do my page.
OOps forgot to say thanks for the visit BJ#70
Hi Sandy, thanks for the visit, love the necklace and the bracelet that you have made..such patience! Cx #21
Thanks for the visit to my blog. Love this work you are doing. I saw two Japanese ladies doing this at a show – amazing. Well done you!
Hugs, Neet xx
The colour is fabulous!
It must be so fiddly you must have great eyesight to
Jacie24
That bracelet is fabulous! Love the colour.
Happy WOYWW!
Tertia #^&
Beautiful beaded work. I’ve done kumihimo cords and braids but not with beads. Thanks for your comment and No! it’s not cathedral window patchwork but it’s Japanese folded patchwork I’m doing. It does make similar shapes but is easier to do. I’ve got a few long journeys coming up so it will keep me occupied and I’ll have something worthwhile to show for the time.
Best Wishes
Jo
It’s a double gasp from me…so impressed that you’re keeping up with your daily craft, and goodness, how beautiful is this bead work! gorgeous colours too. You are waaaay more patient than me, but I get that you’re over the teeny seed beads…that sort of thing is too small for me, eyes, fingers and patience are just not up to it!!
Hi thanks for calling by – your jewellery pieces are lovely ! Ali #30
Oh wow… Happy WOYWW… Love your desk full of craftyness. I would not even begin to know about jewelry making/ It sure looks like fun! See you next week.
hugs,
Kimmer #91… last , but not least AGAIN.. LOL
Just beautiful – well done.
Margaret #85
oh my God I love it. You are a super start would love to know how to do this type of work.
any information that you can supply?
live in cape coral florida
thank you
elisa
Thank you, Elisa, I’m glad you like the project. If you’re interested in this type of work I’d suggest you check out the things I mentioned in the blog post: the February 2014 issue of Bead and Button Magazine, the Flowercup Bracelet and Necklace set, as well as the link I give to similar work. Also, you can find books on Kumihimo at your local library.
Happy creating!