Mewkittie Creations

I’m starting to work on a few bracelets that I’m going to use brass in. I made some ivory/off white beads a while ago and needed some other beads with a little color in them. I decided to try some enamel powders. Little did I know that I would get an interesting reaction from the different colored enamels I used. It made the beads look more mottled. Me likes.
A few don’t have any enamel on there. I needed a few plain ones with silver dots too.

These are the ivory/off white beads I made a while ago. Not sure if I ever posted a picture.

I was going for something that looked vintage, like old buttons. I’m going to mix these with the enamel beads for the bracelets.

And one kokeshi doll bead. Still trying to figure out how to do these better and quicker.

This is the first kokeshi doll bead that I’ve made all year. I actually made another one but I made it on a bent mandrel and couldn’t get it off. I don’t normally make long beads so being a little bent isn’t usually a problem. I’ll have to remember to check my mandrel before making another one. They have to be straight for long beads.

This week I really don’t have anything to show, I haven’t really completed anything this week. So, these are some practice beads I’ve been working on. It’s not that easy to make round beads. Glass wants to go into a donut shape and not stay round. I got a new tool from Heather Trimlett so I thought I’ve give round beads a try. This tool is amazing. I can actually make round beads!! I’m also practicing thin stringer work which seems to be easier for me than regular stringer work. Obviously, I haven’t made enough smaller dotty round beads yet, hopefully, I will this next weekend. Not sure how I’m going to use them yet, if I ever do.