Loving working with a few bigger beads, stringing wire and crimps to try compositions. I haven’t reached a state of flow with these yet but I’m so enjoying the practice period. Can’t wait to crack it, I love this driven feeling that compels me to keep iterating.
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Beaded Drawings
What comes to me first when I draw are beaded patterns. I’m trying to work out spacing and angles. The irony is that I rarely translate the drawings into beadwork. It’s been years since I did the kind of bead embroidery that would bring the drawing below to life. Maybe it’s time to try itContinue reading “Beaded Drawings”
Crimped Compositions
I’ve been thinking of ways to add a little flourish to my single sea urchin earrings. Usually I would go full “more is more”. I wanted to find a way to add some embellishments without crowding the sea urchin. I’d seen some lovely graphic jewellery made with beading wire, big bold beads and crimps. IContinue reading “Crimped Compositions”