I rarely make anything wearable, but occasionally I do for myself or for a family member. Here is the beaded bracelet I made for my mother last week. She requested a black cuff that looked similar to my Cosmic Cuff.
First, I created a brick-stitch beaded band...
First, I created a brick-stitch beaded band...

... then I added a leather button and some larger Czech glass beads...

... and all the rest just sort of happened! :D
(7" x 1") I think I only used 7 or 8 different kinds of seed beads. They are all stitched to the beaded band. You can see the texture this creates below:

I hope my mother likes it! :D
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16 comments:
"Universe" is a suitable name. It looks elegant! Lucky mummy! :)))
beautiful!
she will luuuuuve it ..
I'm sure she will! My wife would definitley like it.
Amazingly decorative.
Can You do this to my Karate belt, as well?
I'm sure she'll love it!
Quite a suitable name too.
I agree, very elegant looking. I can't imagine she couldn't like it :)
Nice cuff. I'm sure your Mom will love it. I really like tosee the way it evolved. Thanks for sharing that.
Thanks for the comments! I just came up with the name when I published this post! And, suppose I could do something like this to a karate belt... with the right beads, anything is possible! :D
This is fabulous! I love the texture. I'm sure your Mom will just love it.
WOW, This is stunning- you are really talented! I can imagine how much you put into it! Good job...
:)
Wow! That is stunning!
How fun, how could she not like it!
Love it -- and so will your Mom -- if not, you have my address, right? :-)
Hugz,
Jackie
It's gorgeous! Your Mom is totally going to love it.
Your mom is going to really like it. We all do!
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