Category: Necklaces

  • A small gift

    I made this beaded bead for a gift — it should have been received by its recipient by now! I picture it strung on a leather cord. Earlier this week, I went to four galleries, all worthy of a blog post. I also have my hand jewelry piece progressed enough to need another photo. Time…

  • Beaded gifts three….

    I had three people for whom I wanted to make beaded gifts. The center beads are Swarovski in various configurations. I like them all, but I’m rather partial to the green, I think.

  • Beading for a Cure 2012 possible components

    I think these may be part of the necklace I’m making for Beading for a Cure. I see a larger center component with fringe, and some of the larger beads to connect everything. I’m having some issues with uploading images. Something to add to my list of things to do! I didn’t change anything in…

  • Beading for a Cure 2012 beads

    I’ve begun experimenting with my Beading for a Cure beads, which will be auctioned for charity next spring. The rules are simple — at least one of each of the kit beads must be used, and only one non-kit bead may be added. Here are this kit’s beads — 2 8s, 3 11s, 3 15s,…

  • Bead around the world necklace

    I love this necklace! I used gray Chinese crystals and blue India glass as spacers, strung on Soft Flex. A long sterling headpin is the core of the pendant, and the clasp is sterling. I really received a well-balanced collection; it was easy to string. Thank you, Bead around the world beaders!