I have been working on a bracelet/soft cuff for my friend James, he wanted a keepsake made by me. When I asked what colors he might like he said his favorites were purple, black and burgundy. I found the perfect focal - a purple scarab, when I see cool bugs I think of James - he loves to garden and he appreciates neat looking bugs. I cannot think of a neater bug than a purple glass beetle.
As I began to look through my stash and pull out beads - I gravitated to purple, black and I couldn't resist some gold.
I am beading on stiffened black felt that measures about 1 1/2 inches wide and is currently 8 inches long - that may be cut down though once I get to the finishing part. I just have to see how that all works out. I have not checked my Ultrasuede stash, I am not sure if I have black or purple, but I am hoping for black.
I will post more photos once it is complete. Each photo is clickable for a GIANT view if (like me) you enjoy that sort of thing. Since it is a work in progress, I did not shine anything up (fingerprints on the square black beads) or blow off the random fuzz that tends to accumulate when you bead on felt. With the macro shots - most of that stuff is not visible to the naked eye so I tend to miss it.
Hope you enjoyed your visit!
13 comments:
Looks gorgeous so far!
This is absolutely beautiful! I'm just staring at it in awe. What a lovely piece of work!
Beautiful!
What a stunning piece this is and will be gorgeous once finished! The colors are perfect with the gold accents. Great job. I can't wait to see it as bead embroidery is my favorite beading design.
Sharon
Love this! Lovely colour combination.
Very cool color combination!
Kathy V in NM
Spectacular choice of colors.
its a beauty grace-as always :D
can't wait to see it finished
i have only done one cuff and said i would never do another but i was flying blind on that one
lets see what i can do armed with a little more info ha!
enjoy your day
tammy
Looks wonderful so far but your work always does!
This is a great piece. Love your beading.
Nicole/Beadwright
Love the use of sequins in this cuff. As always, your beading is exquisite. I love making soft cuffs. Like you, I am looking forward to the BFAC kits getting here.
Thanks friends! LaurelMoon - I believe I bought the scarab from you. I can't remember for sure - I do get so many nice things from you.
Hi, this is so beautiful!!! I just love this!!!
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