Yes mam, it is Wednesday again and time for Bead Table Wednesday. I’m trying to organize and consolidate some beads this week. Getting things moved from one work location to hopefully a permanent work location. In the meantime, I’m working on a few challenge ideas and hoping for some cooling temperatures so I can hook […]
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Inspired By Nature Bee Challenge Necklace
The Inspired By Nature Challenge this week: BEES…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Honey Dipped! Of course who could resist adding an image of a bee. The design process for this was lots of fun. I’ve included a bee image and focal bead created from one of Catherine Moore’s Character Constructions rubber stamps. The focal bead is made out of […]
Read the rest of this entry »June ABS Challenge Macrame Necklace
I make this free form style of micro macrame jewelry every once in a while. No pattern in particular. I just let my fingers wander around the cords. This one turned into another micro macrame bezel style pendant with a knotted adjustable length necklace. The pendant measurement is one inch in width by three inches […]
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Not certain what the name of this stone is, but had fun knotting a macrame bezel for it.
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I made this polymer clay pendant two years ago. It finally found a home in this micro macrame bezel pendant. Again, this macrame pendant is double sided with a few coiled wire accents. Happy knotting.
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As promised, a photo of the micro macrame bezel that I have been working on for some time. I finally figured out how to get it to work and look smooth. The fun part of this technique is working on tying in all the loose cords. The stone, (some type of dyed bone or coral […]
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Knotting going on here besides micro macrame bracelets. Working on a micro macrame bezel pendant piece and I’m thrilled to report that I finally wrapped my mind around how to wrap the knots around the anchor wire. I’ve only been trying to figure it out for about half a year. Photo posting to follow at […]
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This isn’t yo mama’s macrame from the 70’s. The updated version consists of using very fine cord for micro macrame knotting. This bracelet features a bright and delicate specialty button for the center piece, with neutral tan cord for the base. I love making these micro macrame bracelets because there are so many options for […]
Read the rest of this entry »Silver Glass Lampwork Focal Beads
Here’s what can be done by sneaking two hours of torch time into a busy day. Note to myself : Make time to play every day.
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