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Masters: Beadweaving (I couldn’t wait)
I had originally planned on putting Masters: Beadweaving by Carol Wilcox Wells on my Christmas list for someone in my family to buy for me, but I had a gift card burning a hole in my pocket, so I used it towards this book. Carol Wilcox Wells curated this book, and chose the artists included.…
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A carpet sample
These are Czech 10s, about a half-inch square. Think a 6×6″ square will look like a pile carpet? I’m using the darker thread to add a little depth of color. I haven’t had much beading time lately, trying to finish up on outside projects. Hopefully, this will be the last week.
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New Beadin’ Path challenge
The last one was the beaded mask — this year is The Ugly Bug Ball. Bead something based on the Burl Ives song of the same name, recorded for the 1964 Disney film “Summer Magic.” Bead a bug! Here’s Fred, for inspiration.
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Another blog or two
Some more…. Kerrie Slade Chris Beads
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Let’s play the Color Game!
Designed by Ted Naos, professor at the School of Architecture at the Catholic University of America, this is subtitled, “Discover beauty in the ever-changing world of color.” I was first introduced to this at a Split Rock Arts program that I attended, taught by David Chatt. A fellow student brought this, and we all played…