Beading Table Wednesday: July 11, 2012

Julie's Table 

My challenge this week was to make something eye-catching using primarily wire (and in this case craft wire). I am a fan of wire wrapping but I tend to do it on a much smaller scale then the necklace you see here. I spent a good deal of time planning out my design only to come to realize that the wire really leads you and it is far easier to go with the flow then stick to a rigid plan. My favorite part of the design is how the SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS in crystal astral pink and fuchsia look against the gold.




Megan's Table

In between other projects, I've continued to work on my large and intricate bead embroidery undertaking this week.  I'm not sure yet what it will turn into...possibly the front of a waist sash?  But I am loving the look of all of those pretty Czech glass seed beads set against the Golem Studio cabochon.  And can you spy the little SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal faux pearl cabochons in there too?  I love the way they add a different texture to the embroidery.  I'm so enjoying watching the final look of my piece develop as I go!