Cellini Bead Crochet

I used Alicja Kosarzewska's pattern (click HERE) of 1 size 8/0 round, 3 size 11/0 rounds, 1 size 8/0 round and 3 size 6/0 rounds.  

 Like I said in my previous post, this was my 7th attempt.  The size 11/0's must be consistent in size and have a large enough hole to accommodate the Tuff Cord #2.  I used a size 7 crochet hook.  The start of the rope was the most difficult and then keeping the 11/0's and 8/0's from disappearing to the inside of the core was challenging.  Because of the tight twist, the beads at each curve's tension point wanted to slide to the inside of the rope.  So, every few rows, I had to go back and pop them back in position.  

Wearing Bead Crochet

 All knotted up.  Magnetic closures on two bead crochet necklaces.  One necklace knotted makes a bracelet, two knotted makes a statement.

Polymer, Beads & Sequins…Oh My!

Polymer clay cabochon and bead embroidery.

I had fun making a bunch of scrap polymer cabochons.  I have enough to hold me for a while.

Rugged Bangles

Rustic and lots of fun.  Polymer clay bangles I textured and layered with acrylic paints to create the dark and bright pops of color.

Beaded Spiderweb Bracelet

 I've had this spider pin for 20 years.  And now it has a new home on the beaded netted bracelet I made from the free tutorial Fusion Beads has on its website.  You can find it HERE.

 I made a loop and button closure and sewed the spider on.   Now, I'm in the Halloween mood.

Watermelon Pattern

To download the pattern, right click on the above photo and choose "download".

It took me four times to see the rhythm of the zig zag pattern.  I feel funny saying that because it is probably apparent to anyone else, but for me it was trial and error.  Anyway, it is a fun pattern for summer and I hope you enjoy it.

Wearing Bead Crochet

I intertwined one of my bead crochet bracelets with another and slipped them on to a 19" cable choker. I gently pulled upward to create the "circle" (above).  A nice, big, bold  statement. 

 I pulled the knot widthwise to create a wide focal (above).  Quick, easy, fun and fresh.

Yarn Bangles

Paper Twine Bracelets

 They are lightweight, textural and fun to wear.  Linda Thalmann's PaperPhine on Etsy (click HERE) is where I purchased the kit to make these three bracelets.  I made them in a few hours on a 5" round knitting loom that comes in the kit.  Love them.

Upcycle An Old Bracelet

I started with an old metal cuff bracelet and slathered (technical term) liquid clay on the back of my baked Mandala.  Then, I applied raw clay and smoothed it over the metal and back of the mandala.

I baked it, cooled it and wore it.   It's dramatic.  If I make another, it will be smaller because my wrist is too large.

Hama Bead Bracelets

Plastic Hama beads work up quickly in bead crochet (click HERE).  An invisible join (click HERE) is a nice finish to these roll-on bead crochet bangles.  I used a crochet hook #7 and Tuff Cord #2.

Mandala Polymer Cuff

When I saw Badgley Mischka's large oval Navajo Deco Cuff (below), I was inspired to make one from polymer clay.  I used Barb Fajardo's Mandala Madness technique to create my large round polymer clay cuff bracelet.  

[As Seen in Shape Magazine]

Double Your Fun

 I added rubber rings to the dagger bracelet.  The rings help it to "stand up" rather than fall over.  The Circus Bangles string-along is coming along. (hehe)

Circus Bangle #2

 Add some rings of polymer clay to some 10/0 Delicas and opaque drops and you have more fun than a three-ring circus.

 The Cartwheel Bangle pattern is from Judith Bertoglio-Giffin's Circus Bangles string-along (click HERE).

Bangles & Earrings

I'm on a black and white kick.  I made some simple black and white canes.  Combined, reduced, cut, regrouped; just played.  Then I made a couple of simple bangles and a pair of earrings.  Then I played some more.

Russian Spiral Bracelet

 As seen on the web, by sliding a short crimp tube on a jump ring and securing my beading thread through the crimp tube, it provides a cleaner/neater, stronger finish.

Polymer Cuff

If I do say so myself, I love how this cuff turned out.  

It's flexible and very comfortable and I love the cracked texture.

Freeform Polymer & Wire Bracelet

Spiral wire and woodland polymer clay accents. This was really fun to put together.  I will be making more the first chance I get.

Polymer Coral & Beaded Bracelet

Polymer clay faux coral necklace.  Free form embellished peyote bracelet.

Polymer Hollow Pendant and

Matching Bangles.

I've always wanted to try a hollow pendant so when I found Cate van Alphen's tutorial (click HERE), I went for it.  For a first attempt, I'm pleased.  I went to Goodwill today and found two bangles that had large resin beads on them.  I covered the resin beads with some of the leftover striped polymer clay and baked them.  I liked the way it all turned out, so I made some earrings too.  How do you get inspired? What makes you want to try a new technique?