Monday, September 30, 2013

Herringbone Weave Cuff with Brick Stitch Earrings

Finally, a use for those hex cut beads! I didn't realize that hex beads made the herringbone stitch stick out so well. I created a cuff using black hex cut beads, and it looks as though it's shimmering as the light dances off the multifaceted beads.  I have to say, I am so proud of this piece  

I also made my first brick stitch component, and did a brick stitch around a bead. I used one as a sort of closure for the cuff, and I decided to make more components for the earrings. No pattern followed here, just regular brick stitch and herringbone.








 I really wanted to make the earrings using a herringbone stitch, but since I wanted to increase/decrease the rows, I found that I needed to use brick stitch. So, the center of my earrings has 3 rows of herringbone stitch, and the rest tapers off each end using brick stitch, follow by the little component.




Here's the set, although the bracelet had a hard time standing up.




Just laid on a glass jar, to show the components.




I would love to get some feedback on these. I'm actually working on the choker for it right now. I'm thinking of putting a larger component in the center, and maybe have some picots or fringes on the front. I need to buy some ribbon ends/clamps, or whatever those things are called that are used on cuffs and chokers. 

Anyway, are these sellable (yes, I just made up that word)? Would you buy them? 

Ciao for now.

-meowser 

3 comments:

  1. Very beautiful set! I would call it gothic autumn (sorry for my British :)). For some reason when it comes to leaves (are those leaves on the earrings?) I always imagine fall. Although there are leaves in spring and summer as well.
    I think it's sellable. You would probably need better photos for this purpose.

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  2. Thank you! :)

    I love that name! Gothic Autumn :D Yes, they are like leaves.

    Taking photos is so frustrating. Especially when cats want to see what you're doing and always photobomb lol.

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    1. We should meet one day with your camera and I will teach your some photography :) And cats are always good! On any photo lol

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