The bigger beads came from my old button tin which I rediscovered Thursday.
They didn't look much in amongst the buttons and junk - but I like how they look now!
The colours change all around each bead and really catch the light.
I am trying to incorporate something of Kath's in everything I make.
There were some small head pins so I used those on the smaller of the beads to attach them to the chain.
I sorted everything out - and there are a collection of little beads.
I have used some from the little packet right in the middle, a mixture of tiny blue beads.
.There's one either side of the magnetic clip at the top of the necklace chain, and ones either end of each of the beads which have a lovely metallic sheen to the glass and really make the 'button tin' beads shine out! (Although you can't see their beauty in these photos - poor light)
The earring hooks have all come from Kath's stash. You can see the little glass beads top and bottom. They are the same colour in real life - but depending on how the light shines on them - they change colour.
I am getting so much neater using the header pins, making a ring loop and attaching them to the chains and earrings. And also at making double ended loops and rings to attach the beads and clasps to the bracelets and necklace.
When I scrutinised the ones I have made in my two lessons - they now look very amateur - ish, so I am debating whether to take them apart - or wear them with pride as my first efforts.
(The bits that look like a beginners efforts, are the wire wound loops - which don't show when the jewellery is being worn, unless you absolutely scrutinise it! So I think I will keep them as a reminder of where I started!)
Have you made jewellery? Do you still? If you have any links to your blogs with you projects on I'd love to see them.
I am finding it a really calming and relaxing process - do you?
