Creative Space update and more

In my last post 'My creative space' I posted a picture of my next adventure into the world of wire. Well I have finished and I am really happy with how it turned out. The first two pics are the process.

Now for the finished product

Up close

The next are a few pictures from my lastest challenges. Firstly was a wire monthly challenge with my qld beading friends. Secondly was my entry for Australian Beaders group on facebook. I loved what I created but sadly I didnt place.

So now onto my next challenge :)

Its been a while

Well it has been a little while since I last posted so this post is going to have alot of pictures. I have been busy playing with beads (just cheapies laying around, with some good ones in the mix), making presents and doing challenges for my bead meets. Oh and a little wire work as well.

My mother asked me to make a necklace for her boss, she loves red so this is what I came up with. Using a tutorial I got from the bead infintium I started with that and then went from there and got this. I was pretty happy with how it turned out. For the necklace I just strung beads as it was the only thing that really seemed to match.

Close up

The back

I made these indian feathers using Iza's tutorial. She does just gorgeous wire work you can find her etsy store on the right.

Close up

This is my first attempt of african helix. I wasnt sure how it would turn out with the colours I picked but I just love it.
I was so glad for this one to be finished it just seemed to go on for ever. The stitch is celini. I think it looks lovely but I think this will be my only one.
Lastly I have spoken in previous posts in relation to our brisbane bead meet challenges. This is number 3 chosen by lavinia, from BEADWORK magazine August/September 2007 called Twilight Entanglement. This is my version.

Close up

I dont think I ever posted the first one. I will add it to my next post.

Thanks for reading.

Deb's lampwork beads

I have been lucky enough to me a wonderful women named deb at the bead meetings that I go to that makes wonderful lampwork beads. I have been slowly building up a stash but thought it was high time I make some jewellery with it.

First is a bracelet with crystals and silver spacers, some charms and a silver and garnet toggle.





Next is a pendant made with a lampwork beads and some swarovski's. I am currently in the process of making a double viking knit necklace to go with it.

FRONT

BACK

I am pretty happy with these ones.

If you are interested in Deb's wonderful beads head to here. At the bottom of this page is here email if you are interested in any and click on photo's to see her work. You wont be disappointed.