Well, they look like that to me in close up shots! How about you - do you like seeing really close up shots of beads. I thoroughly enjoy them. I can pick up so much more in photos that I can't see with the naked eye. Sometimes a good thing, others ... not so much.
I have been playing around with some super close up shots of beads and the lighting, well really not playing with the lighting - just trying to get it right (what a pain). So I thought I'd share some with you for fun.
I just finished this bracelet for a Christmas present. I made one last year for me, using a little bit different colors and on mine I didn't add the picot edge. I think I like this one more than mine.
I found the pattern in the December 2006 issue of Bead & Button, it beads up relatively quickly and just screams Merry Christmas - to me anyway. I used a vintage glass button for the clasp and it has that gold stuff (tech talk) on the back. I realize it may flake off with use, but it will still be pretty, besides it was the perfect button for this bracelet. (Did I just defend myself against myself for using this button? :-)
In the article, it suggests sewing a second layer of beads on top of every other candy cane for additional flair. I did and I like it!
If you're like me and enjoy the super jumbo close ups - make sure you click on each photo for a mouth watering experience.
