by Barbara | Oct 16, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Earrings, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Techniques, Tutorials
This may be the start of a beautiful friendship…with the warped square! Inspired by Kate McKinnon’s book, “Contemporary Geometric Beadwork” and Jean Power’s “Geometric Beadwork”, I started beading geometrically several years ago,...
by Barbara | Sep 27, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Bracelets, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Earrings, Gemstones, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver
The project I take on my next vacation will consist of Delica, seed, and Charlotte beads and a collection of beautiful Swarovski crystal cabochons. These beauties just arrived and they are absolutely breathtaking! I’m ordering more in other colors, shapes, and...
by Barbara | Jun 19, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Bead Embroidery, Beading, Beads and Materials, Bracelets, Bronze, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Patina, Polymer Clay, Resin, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Techniques, Tutorials
It’s been a long time since I’ve worked with resin, but I have a renewed interest in playing with this medium after taking a class from Susan Lenart Kazmer at the 2016 Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee. I have my workspace all set up and I’m ready to make more...
by Barbara | May 25, 2016 | An Aside, Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Earrings, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Techniques
I seldom take commissions. If I’m granted carte blanche to design whatever my heart desires, I may, but that is seldom the case. I’ve just completed these beaded earrings and they are not at all “my style”, but they are perfect for the...
by Barbara | May 20, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Techniques
It’s been months in the making and many of you have been watching the progress and updates of my mixed-media “Tibetan Inspired Beaded Rope Necklace” project. Well, I’m happy to report that not only is the tutorial finished, but the beading kit...
by Barbara | May 17, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Cabochons and Gemstones, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Gemstones, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Tutorials
The “Tibetan Inspired Beaded Rope Necklace” tutorial is finally finished! I have literally been working on this mixed-media project for months and it’s lovely to see it come to fruition! Had it just involved beading a rope, it would have gone more quickly,...
by Barbara | May 3, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Embellishments, Gemstones, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Tutorials
I’m still not over whatever bug has gotten me, but I did have enough energy today to complete directions for the Triangle Charm portion of my “Tibetan Inspired Beaded Rope” tutorial and the only thing left to do is the portion of the tutorial that entails...
by Barbara | Apr 16, 2016 | An Aside, Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beads and Materials, Components, Designer Patterns, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, Polymer Clay, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Tutorials
I’m in beaded charm mode at the moment and adding several to my Tibetan Inspired Rope Necklace! I may also add a few more silver charms as well! Next, I’ll be creating polymer clay faux coral, amber, and turquoise beads for that portion of the necklace...
by Barbara | Apr 13, 2016 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Embellishments, Handmade, Materials and Supplies, Polymer Clay, Sterling Silver, Techniques, Tutorials
My “Tibetan Inspired Beaded Rope” may appear finished, but it isn’t quite yet! I’m in the process of beading several geometric charms to add to it and I’ve been writing a tutorial for every step along the way that will show how to create...
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...
