beads

Hey there! This is my page o' beaded stuuuuuff. The following is a brief introduction to my beading experience. Scroll down for pictures of projects I've created.

I began beading after I visited the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY. After viewing the museum with my Girl Scout troup at the time, we learned how to make the basic daisy chain, with huge E-beads (we also learned how to make corn husk dolls and real bows and arrows - although we didn't make those and bring them home, don't worry - then again, we were Girl Scouts, we knew how to be responsible! ;)). So I found this opportunity to learn a beading technique absolutely fascinating! I shared it with my friends, including a wonderful art teacher who lives next door. Yay Amy! She taught me further beading skills while my mom let me tag along to the craft store when she went for her arts supplies (she was also an art teacher at the time and continues to integrate her great projects in her everyday special education nursery school classroom; she's awesome!), where I bought tons o' beads, eventually venturing forth into the beautiful, endless world of seed beads. Amy then introduced me to mail orders, from which you may buy any form of.... well, anything. So I've been in trouble ever since.
I've ordered quite a bit from Fire Mountain Gems, and I've always been happy with what I've found there. But to continue with my oh-so-special story, I applied to have a booth at a craft fair, obtained a NYS tax ID so I can sell in the future, and I've been rolling in dough since! ;) But seriously, I really enjoy making beaded items (not necessarily jewelry... you'll see soon, that is, if you want to) for friends and family. Beading is a great hobby of mine, and if I don't lose my vision soon from staring at tiny pieces of glass and threading needles whose eyes are.... umm, let's just say small, I'll be doing this for some time. So if you enjoy it too, or if you are interested in learning more about this art, or if you want me to make you something ;), let me know, k? :)

~pictures of some of my projects~

Amulet Bag #1

Amulet Bag #2

This is a bag for Senta, made of Delica beads. They are a type of Japanese seed bead that comes smaller and more uniform; working well in a loomed or peyote-stitched project. I like them because of the variety or colors, as well as the uniformity and larger holes for projects that require several trips through the same bead. This bag includes a vibrant, irridescent blue alongside a subtle matte lavender, hightlighted with bronze 11/0 seed beads. I changed the original intent of bronze faceted 3 or 4mm or so beads to larger rose shaped beads with an antique gold color, mostly because I didn't have the other kind. This bag closes with a flap, and the necklace does not have a clasp. Design by Beverly Mayfield Sunshine.