Well, here it is - and it looks much better than the bits and pieces in my last post! I estimate that it took me 7-8 hours to make it (not including the time to learn the techniques, rip out and re-do mistakes, and interpret the pattern!) I purchased this kit with it in mind to make and give to a friend of mine. But, now I must decide if I will take apart and re-do the clasp because I know it is too big - or start all over and make another one. Hmm. I am sure the next one I make will not take nearly as long!
This project is great to take along for those times when you have a few minutes to fill here and there. It is made in several different components that are put together towards the end so you don't have to carry "everything" with you. It fits nicely in a little plastic travel soap box.
I'm glad I took the challenge as I am not nearly so fearful of seed beads anymore!
This is the first set I made to go with the outfit mentioned below. It is black Mother of Pearl and Freshwater Pearls that have a little bit of irridescent purple. Earrings, necklace, and ankle bracelet. Click on the photos to see the detail better.
I LOVE being able to go to my studio and make something new to wear when I get a new outfit. Of course, this is the second set I've made to try out with a black and white skirt outfit I recently purchased! I was fighting boredom last night (the kind where you just don't WANT to do anything - I had plenty to do!) - guess I just needed to create. It wasn't boring at all! The small oval stones are Zebra Jasper, the large ovals are Picasso Jasper, and the white is Howlite.
The top photo is an ankle bracelet that is adjustable in size. The second photo is of a necklace, bracelet, and earrings that compliment the ankle bracelet. I'm still battling photo software (gotta love change - can't get it to edit without locking up now) - so I may change the photos once I figure out what I am doing with the software! The detail of the photos is much better if you click on them to enlarge.
Well, here it is - and it looks much better than the bits and pieces in my last post! I estimate that it took me 7-8 hours to make it (not including the time to learn the techniques, rip out and re-do mistakes, and interpret the pattern!) I purchased this kit with it in mind to make and give to a friend of mine. But, now I must decide if I will take apart and re-do the clasp because I know it is too big - or start all over and make another one. Hmm. I am sure the next one I make will not take nearly as long!
