These were commissioned by a fellow designer. Maryann is a talented beadmaker and all around lovely person. It was a treat to work with beads she created especially for these necklaces and an honor to be asked.
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You might remember how I feel about patterns, and it surprises me how much I enjoy making these necklaces. With such a limited design canvas, it's all about the balance of color. Each one is a wonderful challenge to create something unique, and each bead is stitched at random with no patterns or preconceived definition of the finished piece. I dig that about them, and the process is definitely one of my happy places.
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They look fantastic Juls. I am yet to try patterns in my peyote tubes - do you just bead as you go along or have you been following a pattern for the designs?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work!
Karyn
Juls, that is a gorgeous stash of beaded goodness! I'm impressed that you just make up the pattern as you go along...loving the randomness! Keep up the great work ;-)
ReplyDeleteAwww...that's so nice. You're a lovely person too! I can't wait to get those necklaces. I'll be excited to give them to their future owners ... my grown children...You are INCREDIBLY talented Juls!!!
ReplyDeleteThey're fabulous! So glad you've found a happy place. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic. Love every one of them, Juls. regards Stefanie
ReplyDeleteOhhh doh I just re-read your post and nope... no patterns... you clever chicky you!
ReplyDeleteKaryn