I love her so much that when I see her tutorials, I have to do what she's doing, even though I don't have the same beads. I know my results won't be the same, but it's my own piece, made from the things that strike me or from my own needs, like reducing the f-ing bead stash. That's the beauty of art, it's a freeform thing with only as many rules as you see fit. Take an idea and run with it!So, here's the inspiration, Wiseman's Plush Pearls bracelet for Jewel School. Hers, you'll notice, are beautiful and oh, so precise. Mine is larger, more organic, and wilder. Both are awesome. This has everything to do with the beads used. Smaller beads will yield a more delicate result while larger beads will give you a larger statement piece.
Supplies:
- silver glass seed beads, 3mm, I think.
- Blue glass beads, round-ish and 4-6mm
- mercerized cotton thread*
- Beading needle
- scissors
*I am using cotton thread because I have it on hand. If I had my druthers and a smidge of patience, I'd use FireLine or even thin fishing line. It's sturdier and less likely to break. If you use cotton thread, remember to reinforce all of your stitches.
