Another One In Purples

The Thursday Night Project - 17 June

This is a design that I thought up today, based on a 'loop-di-loop' pattern that was in a very early issue of Bead Magazine. Instead of just doing loops of beads, I have done one row of strands with facets on, one row of leaves and the obligatory row of loops. It all blends in nicely and is actually fairly substantial to hold. As you can see from the bottom picture, I have not finished the toggle fastener, so that is what I intend to do tonight.

And Another...

This time it is made in 8° beads. I decided to use a bead instead of a toggle for the closure.

Finished Bracelet

I think it is pretty.

Ogalala Bracelet

The whole thing













The tail end

The toggle and closure loop

Another Necklace

This is another version of the cube and loop necklace. I have made this for a friend, and am now worrying that she will think 'When the hell am I going to be able to wear this?!' Her partner will just have to take her out somewhere glitzy!

Bracelet Commission

Another 'loop-di-loop' bracelet made with size 8 and 11 seed beads. It has silver-lined clear core beads and three shades of silver/grey looping around it. I am very pleased with it and hope that the recipient likes it too.

Giveaway

Well, the giveaway prize is being sent today, with a little extra in it. Cod requested a loop-di-loop bracelet, so I gave her the one she liked on my blog. I have also sent a card - hope you like it Cod!

The Best Bracelet I Have Ever Made!

I am so pleased with this bracelet. It is a bit 'bling' but I love it! It is from a pattern from the new book and was very simple, if a little time-consuming. I think the colours are slightly Egyptian and the finished thing is a bit like a cuff. It is also very substantial to wear. I love it!

Although the pattern looks complicated, it is actually just two ladder-stitched 4mm cube strings joined together with loops.

Ear-rings

I decided to make some ear-rings using the chain-maille format again. This time I hung the individual loops from a piece of chain, rather than interlinking them. They should hopefully be stronger that way. I also hung a pearl drop from the bottom link, which I think gives a nice, dangly effect.

An aqua version of the last bracelet...and it is in focus!

I really love these two bracelets. I made the aqua one tonight and aim to make a root beer coloured one tomorrow. Mixing the accent beads and making the loops flow is so rewarding. I also love catching a glimpse of a sparkly bead when I am moving my hand.

The aqua bracelet was originally meant to be pure turquoise but I spotted some lime beads that I bought a couple of weeks ago, so I added them. I think the two colours go perfectly.