Introduction and Welcome

Hello to Old Friends and New Friends!

Welcome to my Bead Designs Log, where I describe bead creations I have made and some backstory and inspirations where applicable.

I am creating this blog to have a place to show pictures of what I have made. At this time, some of these pictures are scans. I explain this because sometimes the colors are not "true"; and I will say so in the accompanying captions. When the time comes to re-photograph these items, I will replace or addend the pictures where I can.

It is also a place to solicit comments on my work. Please be kind. This is the closest I have ever come to having a gallery exhibition!

Enjoy!

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Vintage Valentine



Shiny sparkling vintage Czech sliced cube beads make the base for this simple peyote stitch bracelet that took less than 2 hours to make. These beads are approximately size 6, and their quirky shapes cause the interesting texture. The clear red sparkles in the light. The beads have an indigo blue lining. The button is a red Czech button from Awesome B&B, which is a new button made from an old mold. It has little silver accents. Another marriage of long time, I have had those sliced beads for over 30 years. I used black 6# Fireline for this one because I don't trust that the holes are smooth.
And yes, if I had more of these beads I would have made a necklace. 1/09 >>MPK