by Barbara | Jul 30, 2014 | An Aside, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind
I’ve just replenished my supply of these beautiful handmade Czech 7mm x 17mm Spike Beads in a mix of Silver/Black, Matte, and Glossy Blacks, Hematite Glass, Opal Glass, Silky Matte Gold, Bronze Veined Black, Granite-look, Matte Crystal Frost, and luscious Magic...
by Barbara | Jul 27, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tutorials
This past week has been really busy with far too much going on, but my colorful mixed media “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earring beading kit is finally ready and listed in my Etsy shop! It’s a sweet little kit that comes in a nifty travel tin outfitted with a soft mini...
by Barbara | Jul 24, 2014 | An Aside, Beading, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, One-of-a-Kind, Techniques
No, not the long-awaited CGB Volume II (that’s still in the works), but the next best thing…the “Contemporary Geometric Beadwork” poster, which shows so many fabulous pieces! A plethora of horns, wings, and triangles burst from Fortune Teller, ZigZag, and ZigWinged...
by Barbara | Jul 22, 2014 | An Aside, Beads and Materials, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
Moo is the place to go! Although I didn’t really need to replenish my stock of mini business cards, Moo.com was having a 25% off sale so I couldn’t resist placing an order for cards with newer images from those mini cards I still have on hand. I’d recently...
by Barbara | Jul 19, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tools, Tutorials
I love when I wrap up a project and finish a tutorial! My “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earrings tutorial is now listed in my Etsy shop. A materials list is provided for both colourways…ripe warm tropical tones and cool passionflower inspired shades. Directions for...
by Barbara | Jul 17, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tutorials
To test my “Forbidden Fruit” Drop Earrings tutorial, I made a second pair in a luscious passionflower colourway of lavender and lime with just a touch of luster rust, deep burgundy, and metallic green for contrast. Until now, my geometric beadwork has been solely...
by Barbara | Jul 15, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, One-of-a-Kind
I’m more than pleased with these drop earrings! Because they remind me of ripe, luscious, juicy exotic fruit, I’ve titled this design “Forbidden Fruit”. Comprised of Delica, seed, Magatama and Japanese Drop beads, they are surprisingly light in...
by Barbara | Jul 12, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Designer Patterns, One-of-a-Kind, Techniques, Tools, Tutorials
I am by no means a professional photographer, but I’ve learned a lot since I started photographing my work. I’ll admit I know next to nothing about the workings of a camera, f-stops, or exposure, but through trial and error and taking multiple shots of the same...
by Barbara | Jul 9, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tutorials
I’m working on a second drop earring, writing the tutorial, and taking process photos every step along the way. This photo shows the geometrically beaded drop at row 13. I have seventeen more rows to complete and I’ve already written directions and taken photos of...
by Barbara | Jul 7, 2014 | An Aside, Beading, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tools, Tutorials
It’s finally here…I’m perusing Jean Power’s long-awaited “Geometric Beadwork – Volume 2”! For those who like beading books that contain projects, this offers a plethora of fresh takes on triangular and square-shaped bead woven...
