Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Beaded Crochet, Trees & Wreath

Bead crochet. Crocheted ropes. Crocheted lariats. Whatever you want to call them, they are addictive. It took me a long time and three different teachers before this technique clicked. Once it did, I made 18 lariats non-stop. The lariats are longer than the ropes so you can wear them tied differently. Or as one teeny tiny customer said, "oh look, it makes a great belt!" The black and white series were challenging because if you are off by one bead, the whole pattern is off.
This one is called "Little Chicken Legs."

I donated this one to the Sun City West Beaders Club for their raffle.
A closer view of the flower and leaf fringe.
A variegated lariat with lots of lush loops so it drapes beautifully. I definitely need a new camera.

Yup, I individually glued each bead. If it didn't quite fit, I filed it down to fit perfectly. The trees and beaded wreath were donations to the Sun City West Beaders silent auction. And yes, darn proud they all sold.
I individually glued vintage beads on a styrofoam wreath and tied a big red bow.
The two trees on the left are made from broken chains, the one on the right is all thread with pearls glued on.

2 comments:

rant said...

Marlene I've been on your site. You are an amazing artist. We all try to creat, but you, OMG I am humbeled. You know I am your bigest fan and I love you.
your clay pal & beady buddy
Rose

Anonymous said...

Wow!! I've been following your work for over 15 years and am amazed at your range of talent. Painting, jewelry, sculpture equally in best form. I own several pieces of your jewelry and without fail people stop me on the street to ask where I bought the piece. The best was when I was in Saks Fifth Avenue and a woman dripping in diamonds stopped and wanted to buy the necklace from my neck!!! This is true. Anyway, enough said. I really enjoy looking at all your art so keep posting!
Your biggest fan, C.