by Barbara | Mar 13, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Bracelets, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Techniques, Uncategorized
Almost all the beadwork I’ve done in the past three years has been worked in peyote stitch. It’s been ages since I’ve used Ndebele stitch for bead weaving, but it is so perfect for this project! After making a collection of polymer clay faux...
by Barbara | Jan 8, 2015 | Art to Wear, Bead Embroidery, Beaded Beads, Beads and Materials, Components, Embellishments, Found Objects, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Techniques
There are several Seashell Collections listed in my Etsy shop now with colourways comprised of Gold/Copper, Plum/Mauve, and Blue/Green. I love them all! After making these components, I’ve decided that my next travel project will be a bead embroidered cuff! I...
by Barbara | Sep 27, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tutorials
I ask you…how could I refuse a free mouse pad that has a photo of my colorful geometrically beaded beads? I simply couldn’t! Shutterfly keeps sending me great promotions that I can’t pass up! And they’re offering 40% off everything through September 28. I am sorely...
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 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 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 6, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Found Objects, Handmade, Inspiration, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tutorials
One to go to make a pair, although it’s perfectly fine to wear just one earring. In fact, the July 2014 issue of Vogue magazine has a six page spread in which the only piece of jewelry worn is a single earring. Of course, the earring featured on each page is by...
by Barbara | Jun 30, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay
Ever since I returned from Bead&Button with my new “Now That’s a Jig” tool and the tiny book, “Collaborate” (which is filled with wonderful mixed-media and wire working inspiration!), I’ve wanted to do more exploration with wire. I already had Brenda Schweder’s...
by Barbara | Jun 25, 2014 | Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, 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 just couldn’t resist making earrings that coordinate with my “Fantasy Flora” Cuff. The Rizo and Magatama beads I’m using accent the Delicas beautifully adding textural interest to the geometry. They are integral to the design as they form clusters of seeds on this...
by Barbara | May 15, 2014 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Designer Patterns, Found Objects, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind
Sequins…they’re not just for tutus and costumes.They are great jewelry components as well! As seen in the variation of my “Creative Components Wrap” (inspired by CGB) in the last photo, When stacked together and strung on memory wire, they become delightful spacers!...
