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Another rug palette
I took another picture of a rug (see another rug palette entry here). There was a coffee table in the center, and furniture on the edges, but these pictures give you an idea. There is a medallion of the two blues in the center of this large square area run, and then geometric designs around it. Isn’t this a great rug?
So I took the colors, and with a few (4?) false starts, made a bracelet, a quick project to see how I like the colors. I like them better in the rug; I do like the colors together, but think it would be better in a larger piece where the blocks of color are more substantial — probably not jewelry.
Also, this is a variant on a spiral rope (my own, as far as I know), but making the core/base out of cube beads doesn’t work. It needs the curves of a rounded bead for the beads to move smoothly against each other and curve around a wrist. It looks much better flat than curved. To some extent, I can smooth the curve by running a firm finger on the inside, but jewelry should just be worn, not constantly adjusted. I didn’t try curving it until I was half done — sure, it felt a little stiff. Lesson learned, shape the piece as if wearing it earlier in the process!
4 responses to “Another rug palette”
I can see why you liked this carpet. I, too, have run into probems using cubes as a base. I was able to solve mine by alternating the cubes with rounder beads. Sometimes you just don’t know until you try.
Arline
That’s a good idea! I think for the curve of the wrist, all rounder beads might be even better. I’ll try it sometime, both ways – thanks!
Hi Dulcey,
How do they say? To each its own? I like the bracelet much better than the carpet! It’s a pity that the cubes are not laying in the right way ’cause I like the way they look. I don’t know how comfortable would be to have to adjust it the all time, but looks beautiful to me.
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Thanks, Saby! I should try a short length with “regular” 8s or 6s to see if it works – I like the way the cubes look too, and the cubes are a nice contrast to the round seeds on top. I made it fairly snug so that the angles caused by the stiffness just can’t be too big.