Saturday, February 11, 2012

Inspired by a bead ...

I have a friend who is an amazing lampwork artist  (Bead Up a Storm - Vanessa Hearn) ... she makes the most incredible pieces and I am lucky enough to own some of her work.  I came across one of these pieces the other week and it inspired a new design.

So what do you do with a bead, some leather and a loom ...

... this is what you do, you design a pattern and let your imagination go wild! The pattern has an almost snake skin quality - shimmery and shiny! I used Miyuki Delica's  11/o in all metallics except for the turquoise which is matte.

The width of the looming is 15 beads wide (1 inch)  ... add the leather and voila - a sensational leather cuff for all occasions!

The leather is just under 2 inches wide and bought from a recycling shop, it has a lovely texture and feels wonderful on.  (I really need to find those leather tools!)

So thank you my wonderful friend, I love your work!






















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5 comments:

  1. NessFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    This is a gorgeous piece of work, Caron! I'm feeling so honoured that you chose to use this little bead as a part of your design.

    Thank you, my lovely friend! xx

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful pattern, love the colours and the leather element and on top of that the bead as a dangle, great :)

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  3. HappileervingFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Wow Caron just Wow. I think you have found your passion with the tiny beads. Your color choices and intricate quality of your work remind me of painting. You are finding inspiration everywhere.

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  4. CatFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    It's so gorgeous, Caron! Perfect for Ness' little beauty!!

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  5. Lori AndersonFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Clever, and gorgeous!

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