I decided at the last minute not to include any yellow mother of pearl chips, and just put in a few blue ones for a pop of color and texture. The fringe itself sort of took shape as I went. After about 3 strands with chips and bone beads, I decided to add a second layer with just glass beads. The pattern is brand new – the plain strands are slightly longer than those at either side, which gives the fringe a really full shape, but still doesn’t interfere with the tapered look.
As soon as I’m finished with this piece, I’m going to work on a new multistrand necklace with lots of primary colors. I’ve got some white-hearts already set aside, and I’m hoping that the mulistrand design will allow me to be a little less choosy with the red vintage beads, which tend to be pretty wonky.
What are you making right now?
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How great it is to start a new project in your head while finishing the older one! I look forward to your colourful necklace. My project is a necklace made of pieces of a broken plate. I finished one already, but just like you I started anorther one immediately!
ReplyDeleteBroken plate jewelry is so gorgeous! I think it's one of the most intriguing styles of found object beadwork. Best of luck with your projects!
DeleteLove the beads on this one! Nice work.
ReplyDeletelove that fringe Mortira
ReplyDeleteI really like this. It's a different kind of fringe than I have seen. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI really like that design, very unusual!
ReplyDeleteClaire xo
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this is great love the ethic feeling wonderful piece!
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