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1393 Paper Beads Necklace

JaniceMae — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:23:56 +0000

One thousand three hundred ninety three tiny round paper beads were stitched together using the spiral stitch technique. It is such a long and luxurious necklace that can be worn as is or doubled up. I am very happy with how this came up, and when I am able to afford it, I will make one for myself

I made a button closure for it so you can wind it twice for a more formal look.

It is made of paper beads that’s true but this piece can last and will be enjoyed for years and years to come.

Another extraordinary day!

Five Strand Paper Beads and Gemstones Bracelet

JaniceMae — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:38:10 +0000

Gem stones and paper beads, who would think they would look good together? I look at these tiny round paper beads and they almost look like little shells or wood beads. I love mixing them with crystals, pearls and gem stones because they make a certain piece of jewelry special. I could wear pearls or crystals by themselves but that makes it ordinary, add paper beads with it and it becomes a conversation piece. You can purchase really inexpensive gemstone chips (they are leftovers from cutting the stone), I love just taking “rejects” like that and turn them into something beautiful. My inspiration is this five strand garnet bracelet.

My “ingredients” for the five strand paper bead and gem stone bracelets:

My main “ingredient” is 5-6mm round paper beads

The other materials you need are: 5 strand clasp, medium stringing material and crimps. Then, just string and crimp to desired length.

Here it is on the wrist.

If I were to choose between these two, I would picked out the one with paper beads, how about you? I would certainly love your feed back.

Here it is close-up. If you are interested in making the tiny round beads your self, it is easy to do with the metal roller.

I hope this have inspired you today.

Amigurumi Snowman

JaniceMae — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:26:38 +0000

If you crochet and you have not tried making amigurumi dolls, you’re missing out on something really fun and easy to do. They are done using single crochet in the rounds with no joins, just make sure you use a marker to do this. Sometimes your “creativeness” just need a jump start and a catalog from our local college sparked my interest, I thought it is funny and just appropriate for us living in California.

I found a pattern for my amigurumi snow man at a Michael’s site, I know Lion Brand Yarn has also good amigurumi toy patterns. I made mine with the cover of the catalog as inspiration, to make him even more interesting I made him a paper bead scarf made from 5mm round paper beads.

I had fun with Mr. California Snowman this morning……him on top of my hanging plant which is dead around this time, but usually comes to life in spring. The spot he is sitting on is where I have bird’s nest every year, right now it is empty.

On top of a little Christmas tree.

What is your Snow Man doing this year? I hope this inspires you to make a snow man of your own.

Bead Rope Crochet

JaniceMae — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:45:50 +0000

I have experimented using different kind of beads with bead rope crochet. For those of you who may not be familiar with bead crochet, it is simply crocheting beads in the round by using slip stitch. I have taught this form of crochet using 6o seed beads, but one day I thought I would try and use the 5mm paper beads which I received that day from my sister, and it was easy, light and works up really fast. If I am going to be demonstrating on how to crochet with beads, the small paper beads will be a good beginner project.

I used the 5mm round paper beads, you will need about 216 pieces approximate. If you decide to make the small round beads the metal roller with bamboo handle will be perfect for this.

When you feel you are up to a more advanced project, you can use other kind of beads even gem stones, take note that gem stones usually have small holes and you need to use thinner thread which could make it more challenging. Here’s an example of bead rope crochet using carnelian. When we are at the Pasadena Bead and Design Show, the booth next to us sells gem stones. I picked up 6 strands of carnelian stones which I thought would look nice done in bead rope crochet.

I think it looks very pretty with murano glass that I was keeping for something like this.