4.7.08 My version to Ruby's pattern for the Cecile's wheel bracelet

A circle is closed. I like the shade of these wheels...

Almost 1 1/2 years ago, in my very beginning with beadwork, I tried making Ruby's variation for Cecile's Wheel Free Pattern (also check Sandra D. Halpenny's variation with directions for a continuous method for making Cecile's wheel pattern). It came out a disaster. I didn't knew how to connect the wheels together. However, the motif was so nice that I hoped being able to make it one day properly. This day arrived and I could also proceed to make a continuous Cecile's wheel bracelet in another variation. I thank you Ruby and Cecile for sharing with us this pattern and all its interesting evolution!

I want to share with you my original trial that waited patiently in my D box and now can be cut to pieces with a peaceful decision, unless I keep it as a souvenir ???!

And to fully close the circle, I present you my version as a small contribution to the wonderful beadwork internet community:
[You can click on each image to enlarge its view.
The small dots are size 11 Seed Beads , whether the large ones are size 8].

2-3.7.08 Deliciously Diagonal Beaded Bead Designed by Jessica Beels

The project "Deliciously Diagonal Beaded Bead Designed by Jessica Beels" appears in Beadwork Magazine, June-July 08 issue. However, notice that there are mistakes in the instructions (Fig. 5, you need to pass also through the last bead added in the previous raw and get up into the two diagonal extreme SBs). I succeeded making the croissant with the great help of the French forum , only after my fourth trial :-(

Anyway, I was very satisfied to have overcame it and succeeded getting this croissant shape finally, instead of the burekas ones...

Each earring is 7 cm long and takes between 1.5-2 hrs of work, if you understand well what to do.

Click here to see the corrections.

29.6.08 Fixing Annie's Swarovski Ring

Before:

Before (side view):
After (front view):
After (side view):
This fixing elevated highly my Adrenalin level. I suggested myself to fix this ring and started by reproducing the motif with simple 11 and 8 seed beads (not shown here). To my surprise, it was very easy to figure it out. I then took the scissors, cut all the ring to pieces and made it denovo, with black 11 Japanese SB, after thorough cleaning of the crystals and multicuts (with smoked Fireline thread). I also changed the pattern of the ring sides using the originals materials of the ring. Now, I like the way it shines again ...

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29.6.08 Recent Presents from Mom and Dad

Masada lampwork amphores.

Tiny Japaneese Charlottes from Paris ("Tout A Loisirs") and some delicas.

27.6.08 Filigree flower Ring for Raffaella (Variation 3)

Oggi, era l'ultima lezione d'Italiano di quest'anno e mi sentito di scrivere in Italiano. Ho regalato questo violetto anello a mia cara insegnante d'Italiano, Raffaella. Penso che era felice, perfino se non sono stata sicura se gli piace queste colori. Adesso, fa tre anni che impariamo l'Italiano con lei (Le due primi anni, una volta per settimana e quest'anno una volta ogni due settimane). Spero continuare e mi miglioramentare insieme miei amici.
La schema del fiore apparisce nel libro "The Beader's Floral" pagina 38-40, variazione 3.

Ciao e buon weekend a tutti,
Judith

26.6.08 Filigree Flower Ring for Mom (Variation 1)

The flower was done according to the "Peyote Stitch Filigree flower (Variation 1)" from The Beader's Floral Book (p.38-39). I also added some embellishments to the flower and I think the final result looks quiet good. Hope it will suit mom since I did it a bit large this time, maybe even too large. Let's see...

25.6.08 Orchid Ring

The orchid was done following a scheme from the Beader's floral book by Liz Thornton and Jill Devon (p.74-75).