Obviously, the coming of spring has had an influence on my sporadic beading. I've made another pendant and in colors that are so unlikely for me.
Pink!!! Not a color I use very often and yet it was the color I was drawn to when I looked at beads for this piece. It was a project that a group of us worked on at Bead Soup. Once a month a group gets together to work on a tutorial together. This one came from Nela Kabelova. I go when I can and always come away with a component that I can then make into a necklace or bracelet. Often the projects use some of the new bead shapes that are coming out at a rapid pace right now. This one used two hole Rula beads as the basis of the bezel for the rivoli. I had this rivoli in my stash and decided it was what I wanted to use. Must be Spring Fever! So, the bezel used Rulas, 11s and 15s. Then the outer round used pinch beads. It was a quick project and when I got home I decided to add some chain fringe with a some things from the stash and some leftover pinch beads. I liked that the pattern recommended using a size 8 seed bead to attach the jump ring for the top and so I used that at the bottom to attach the chain. Here are some details.
I love finding new ways to create a bezel and this was so easy that I'm sure I'll use it again. I also like the idea of the chain fringe. It gives the design some movement.
Thank you for taking the time to visiting today! I really appreciate it and I hope you have a wonderful day. I'll be in the garden taking advantage of the wonderful weather!
What a pretty necklace! It's not my usual colours either, but I'd totally wear it! I love the new bead shapes that are coming out and it's great when you can find a class using them, the perfect way to try them out without having to buy a whole load. I've never worked with either Rullas or Pinch beads.
ReplyDeleteThis is a feminine beauty! I am loving the fringe!!! Your fringe is the perfect addition to the pendant ~ motion and something to play with :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring!
yes, Happy Spring! what a fun bezel. I'm not a 'pink' kind of girl, but I forget that it can be an accent too .... the fringe is a wonderful addition to this. I bet it has a nice sway to it when you wear it
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous! I love the colour, yet like you I don't use it a lot - it's a beautiful and delicate piece. So glad you are enjoying your garden, I thought this winter seemed a long one and it's lovely to be out in the sun and getting dirt under the finger nails again!
ReplyDeleteI have been drawn to fringe lately, too. I have seen quite a few necklaces and earrings with added fringe...even tassels! So pretty! Love your selection of chain here, too! It has been a lovely spring so far, in my opinion. Glad you have found the time to be outside!!
ReplyDeleteHi Maryanne! I always love visiting your blog and seeing your gorgeous works of art. This is absolutely beautiful, my friend. I am glad you were drawn to pink this time - it's the perfect color here! And I would love to see photos of your garden. I have not had any time to get out a work in ours, yet this spring. And it is in much need of weeding, etc!!! I want to wish you a very Happy Mother's Day! HUGS!!!!
ReplyDeleteMaryanne! I love what you did with this bezel!!! the chain fringe is brilliant!!
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