This is what I made since Christmas.
I’m really liking using these head pins so I thought I’d make some to sell at the bead show.
These are some beads I made for to sell at the bead show too.
New Beads and Head Pins
Kumihimo Bracelets
My sister was here for the holidays and she brought a kumihimo cording kit. I’ve wanted to make one but didn’t want to get into buying the supplies for another hobby so I’ve been putting it off. Here’s a few that she made. I added the end caps and clasps. These cords make up quickly so she made several in just a few days.
The one on the right is the fibers that came with her kit. The one on the left is from stuff I had already. I had some fringe-like yarn that made the little wisps of fiber stick out all over. I want to make a beaded cord someday.
Round Sterling Silver Charms
These are hollow too. I used sterling silver tubing for these so they are slightly easier to make than the other shaped ones.
Sterling Silver Hollow Charms
These are part of my Modern Talisman Component line which is different pieces that can be mixed and matched.
These are tiny, like less than 1/2 inch at the largest point. Except the last one. Not sure what I’m going to use that one for yet.
Just Beads
I’m getting some bead set ready for a show in April. I don’t have a backlog of a bunch of beads sitting around so I’ll be making several sets in different colors to sell. The ones that don’t I can use them myself. I’m sticking with the beads I usually make, not trying to do anything new. Here’s the first three sets:
One More Japanese Crest Pendant
Here’s the last of the Japanese crest pendants I made.
I’m back to making beads for Beads Of Courage to take to the December glass club meeting.
Tab Bead Necklace and Bracelet
What I started doing was try to figure out how silver glass works but in my lame attempt, I started making these tab beads. They looked cute and not knowing what to do at the time, I just put them into a container. Then I found out I had a gift certificate from Rings and Things from 2011!! Yippee!! I was able to get some silver beads to space the tab beads out. I was able to make a necklace and bracelet.
The beads do turn so they aren’t all lined up when worn. I like them moving around. Makes it more interesting.
More Trees and A Pendant
I thought I was done with trees but decided to make some for presents. Here’s the last two I made.
They are so addicting!! I thought about using different colors but since they are ornaments and trees, using the red and goldstone seems like the only fitting colors except for green.
I was also able to get another Japanese crest pendant assembled.
Just took a picture of the front since the back is the same as the previous ones. I have one more in the works……
Another Asian Crest Pendant
I’m really liking making these. I love to rivet and using escutcheon pins makes it so easy.
I think the next time I etched these crests I’ll use blue Press n’ Peel paper for the resist. It makes the etch so much smoother. I used rubber stamps for these.
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