Bead Lunch
March 27, 2007 by Tammy Powley
Filed under Bead Weaving, Beading
I had lunch with one of my best bead buddies today. It is always a treat to hang with bead lovers because we all have to wear some of best bead bling. This is what I chose: African stitch bracelet with tigers-eye toggle clasp; a pair of bead and wire earrings from my bead and wire book (Making Designer Bead and Wire Jewelry: Techniques for Unique Designs and Handmade Findings
Love the necklace!
Thanks, Anne. I still wear it a lot after all these years.
funny how fnd we can be of our early projects, just today I wore my first beading item…… a pair of earrings. I made them about 3 years ago and then took them apart and remade them about six months after that because I had learned so much that I knew they could be better. I wear them about every six weeks, since they were made of favorite colors and go with so many of my outfits in those colors they will probably be part of my fashion choice for years to come.
This is one reason I usually suggest even beginners be careful of using low-end beads and findings. For many basic designs, it doesn’t take a huge skill level and you’d be surprised how well a piece will hold up and can be worn for years if you start out with quality materials. Many beginners are under the misconception that because they are “practicing” they don’t deserve to use quality materials, but unless we are talking about 14kt gold, I don’t necessarily agree with that.