Its reveal day for Bead Peeps Swap N Hop
Today is the Bead Peeps Swap and Hop day! whoo -hoo!!!!
Today is the day that we get to show off what we made with the beads sent to us by our partner. My beads came from Inge von Roos in California USA.
Several months back we signed up to participate, were assigned partners, and sent off our selection of beady goodies to our partner. Once they were received we then ooh-ed and ah-ed , stewed and cogitated, planned and designed, rearranged and then finally started the assembly process .
Some of us got it right on the first go, others had to redesign, reassemble , rework, a few times or many, the planned idea till we were happy with the result.
At last we get to share what we made with our beautiful treasures.
as a refresher , here are he beads I received from my partner Inge von Roos from California, USA.
Inge is a wonderful and prolific glass bead maker and she sent so many lovely choices that I couldn't use them all, so I was very selective with the ones I did use. I sorted them according to the colours of glass she used.
I have a vast array of seed beads in my stash (quelle surprise) and lo and behold I had some that were a good match to the lamp work beads that I had chosen to use.
Read on for why I only made one piece of jewellery.
Because I wanted a random mix I was able to use my bead spinner to string 8 strands of beads in a very short period of time.
and that’s when the trouble started…….
How to combine the lamp work beads and support their weight (they are heavy little puppies) without sacrificing fluidity.
How to secure and hide the cord ends ……..
How to connect the multiple strands with the single strand of lamp work beads.
There were some choice (and very unladylike) words uttered for a period of time till I got it all figured out.
And that was only for the front half of the necklace.
Then I had to decide how to finish the back half.
And that’s when the trouble continued………
I have to confess at one point I was prepared to toss it all in the bin. but sanity prevailed Plus I’m one stubborn woman. Nothing was going to stop me from my appointed task at hand.
So I took a break from it all for a day or two and finally got the idea to go back to the beginning idea and poof , it was so easy - I should have listened to the beads the first time. Lesson learned…….
Well I hope you enjoyed your visit here and please hop on the swap train for the next station.
I’d love for you to visit my partner next and then visit the hostess site to find the other swappers blogs. Or check out the list below.
Today is the day that we get to show off what we made with the beads sent to us by our partner. My beads came from Inge von Roos in California USA.
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I was one of the ones who had to rework my design several times as it just wasn't coming together the way I had envisioned it. I think I was trying way too hard to make something earth-shattering.
When I finally listened to what the beads were saying it all fell into place. So without further ado here is the piece I made.  |
| multi strand lower portion with seed beads twisted and wrapped with silk cord and the bunch all tied with two overhand knots to add texture and stability to the focal dangle. Two long bead cones to hide the |
Read on for why I only made one piece of jewellery.
and that’s when the trouble started…….
How to secure and hide the cord ends ……..
And that was only for the front half of the necklace.
So I took a break from it all for a day or two and finally got the idea to go back to the beginning idea and poof , it was so easy - I should have listened to the beads the first time. Lesson learned…….
Ooh, lots of lovely beads to play with! Your necklace screams spring, and it's very, very pretty. I like the colors, the design and the length - it all came together terrifically, even if there were some "unladylike" words used in the making. Hee Hee.
ReplyDeletethanks Kelly. strangely enough I wasn't even considering if it was spring like or not . but you are correct it does look like spring.
DeleteYour beads spoke well. Beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting. I need to listen to the beads more methinks.
DeleteThe colors remind me of a warm summer night as the sunsets in the midwest. I rethink pieces often as well, and going with your gut after a little bit of hurdle jumping paid off for you. I would totally wear this piece on a trip to Cali for a beach party!
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by and commenting. summer nights in Cali? lucky you.
DeleteWhat a great design! I really like the multiple focals as it allows for so many different looks.
ReplyDeleteand the dangle can easily be removed as it's just attached with two intertwined jump rings. thanks for popping by.
DeleteYour necklace is TO DIE FOR! I LOVE the spiral and the seeds! A very inventive piece! Well done! =)
ReplyDeleteLinda
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thanks for stopping by and for commenting and most of all THANK YOU for organising this whole party. it was a blast
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful necklace. I love all the citrusy colors together. Warm and bright at the same time. I also tend to over think these design challenges. It's probably pretty common. You created a fabulous piece.
ReplyDeletethanks Tammy. I never noticed the citrus aspect of the colours i used. i just went with the colours in the lamp work beads.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour combination and great job with the tiny seed beads!
ReplyDeletelove my bead spinner tool . it's da bomb.
DeleteColor choice = superb, bright and airy!
ReplyDeletecombination of seed beads + lampwork = awesome!
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thanks , but the credit for the colour choice goes to Inge as she made the lamp work beads that i pulled the colours from
DeleteThe multiple strands balance the visual weight of the lampwork really well. Great job!
ReplyDeletethanks Rachel. that's what my intention was so it's good to hear that i was successful .
DeleteWonderful work, the mixed bead and silk cord flow really well with those gorgeous lamp work beads. Its a gorgeous necklace.
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting and commenting . I haven't decided if i'll keep this one for myself as it is so pretty but I don't have any clothes in those colours so I'd have to go shopping *darn*
DeleteThe necklace is well designed and the colors are so pretty. Well done!
ReplyDeleteVery nice color combo.I like how you you used the lampwork beads they are balanced to well. A true art piece.
ReplyDeleteReally nice how the necklace shows off the focal bead. Great job
ReplyDeleteI like how you say you "listen to what the beads are telling you". I will take a lesson from that. I often butt heads with my components. I have an idea and want it to work then finally give in to something totally different. Pretty piece!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I've had Inge for a swap partner before and her beads are divine. You did a wonderful design for her beads!
ReplyDeleteInge's beads are lovely . I dont know if you can see it but the long bead on the right side has a central area that is clear but deep inside there is glittery bits. so cool.
DeleteGreat job..Nice focal bead.. good colour combinations
ReplyDeleteVery interesting the way you have the color combinations weaving back and forth through out the entire necklace !
ReplyDeleteEarth-shattering, ha-ha, aren't we all trying to do exactly this :) Your labor paid off - this is a beautiful, colorful, both asymmetrical & balanced necklace with some eye-catching beads and design details (like the seed beads wrapped around the cord on both sides of the focal, love them)!
ReplyDeleteI love the necklace you made! I have tried several times to make an asymmetrical necklace, but have not been successful. You did it. I hope you have fun with the rest of the beads!. It was great being your partner.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, one must always listen to the beads :) I am glad you did - the piece is a beauty; very charming and sweet, a great necklace to wear! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Deb , You were indeed lucky to receive so many lovely beads. Your necklace is wonderful. It is unique and so full of color and texture. You showed Inge's beads perfectly.
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