As you all know already, I don’t make just one of anything. So, here’s two more leather bracelets. I think these are some low grade charite gemstone beads. One of them I used Fireline to secure the beads in place and the other one I used C-Lon which ended up not being any easier. I could barely pass the thread through the beads and the thread is so wiry, it gets messed up easily.
The C-Lon thread gives a more decorative edge. I made the buttons to go with them.
These bracelets are all the rage this season and I tried my hardest not to jump on the bandwagon. But since I’ve been making buttons, I had to use them for something. Here’s the first bracelet I made using leather and pearls.
These can be made so the bracelet wraps multiple times around the wrist. I’m going to stick with making single ones until I get more made.
I made these buttons to use for the bracelets but I didn’t make the shank hole big enough to fit the leather through. Guess I’ll have to make more tonight.
This is my attempt at working with Raku glass. It’s one of those silver type glasses that change to some nice colors. I was able to get color on the small cab but the more I work the glass it turns to “baby poop” color. I should just stick with what I know works best for me and it’s not silver glass.
Still trying to get some glass cabs made so I can use them on the copper boxes. Here’s the ones I made this weekend.
The biggest ones are 3/4″ and the smallest one is about…well, I don’t know. They are small.
I’m not happy with this one. It’s 1 1/4″ big. Too big for the stuff I want to use it for and I don’t even like the design.
Then I made the black and white set of beads for my cousin’s quilt show. The other set, I use up all the ends of my glass rods. These beads are small so they work out well for short ends.
I made another set of buttons but decided to try something new. I need to work on my thin stringer control and I also need some small cabochons for my copper box beads. I decided to make a few. I still need more practice on my stringer control and coming up with nice designs but I think these are acceptable.
I purposely put the flower off center. Now I need to make about 10 more of these.
This is the set of buttons I made. I used pink heart murrini in the centers.
Yep, more. I’m getting tired of making them too.
I used raku murrini on the tops of these. I made them myself, that’s why they don’t look that great. I need a lot of practice on making canes out of glass.
Even though I’m not fond of green, someone might be so I made these set.
More frit buttons. I wanted these to be purple but they turned out really pink. Need to look for some purple frit.
A couple of two holed buttons. Still have to make more of these. Might work on something different tonight. Maybe more kitties…..
Still working on buttons for my cousin’s quilt show. I was able to make some sets and do a few experimental ones that I probably won’t be making more of.
Okay, they aren’t all the same size. I do these without any measuring device so I have to eyeball everything.
I made some with the same colored frit before but on these I put a layer of white on the back. Makes the colors really pop.
Another set of frit buttons.
These are the experimental ones. I like the murrini ones but they are too hard to make. The other pod looking one is just hideous.
I finally got this necklace done. It was another learning experience. Some things didn’t turn out the best but I’ll know next time.
It’s all copper except for the beads and the chain. I couldn’t find any all copper snake chain. This was the closest I could find. Fortunately it holds up well for soldering. It’s a long necklace, well, long for me but it wouldn’t have the drapey look if I made it shorter.
Here’s another set of buttons.
Trying to come up with some new designs for the buttons. The ladybug button was a totally disaster. Poor thing got squished. No one wants to see a smashed ladybug. It’s not pretty.
Three more pin cushions. The button on the left one if a new one too. I didn’t want to make a bunch and find out they look terrible. It has a big ball of glass on the top. I’ll be making more of these in different colors.
I’ve been bouncing around finishing up a lot of things this weekend. I’m still working on more beads and buttons for my cousin’s quilt show. Here are a few more.
Shank style buttons with a cherry design on them. They kind of look old-fashion to me.
Kitties!! That one on the end has a flat head. He kind of looks like Iggy with the fat cheeks.
My mom’s quilting teacher gave her a little pin cushion. It’s really cute. She got the pattern and is going to make me some to sell at the craft show. Here’s the first few.
Aren’t they cute? I’m going to make the buttons that go on them and try to match them to the fabric.
Still making things for my cousin’s quilt show. These are a few more buttons I made.
I’m going to try to make a couple more heart buttons and more cherries too.
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