September Craft Along Week Four

Aussie finish his homework yet?

Ok this is looking simple enough so far.... but the beads I selected... not looking so good. Time to dig for more....

If you can't find any, let me know and I'll throw some in an envelope.

No need, I am not using any of the correct supplies anyhow. This is going to be interesting. I am really doing it to learn the technique as I have not done this kind of beading before.

Oh, honey, there is no technique, just slide the beads on and twist. That's it.

I have a lot of beads in autumn color that have the shape of leaves. Would they work well?

Another question is.... how many beads do you add before twisting the wire a few times? One? a few?

What is the purpose of this tree of life? I hadn't seen this. But I like it as it appeals to me and I have beads and wire that I use to make rosaries with.


Sierra

It's just a pattern that I found; there are a lot of varieties but this one is really simple. This can be used as a pendant, or you can make smaller ones into earrings or bookmarks or whatever you want.

I don't know if the beads you have would work, but you could try. I usually use 4 to 6 beads, but it all depends on the ring you're using.

How would it be as a pin I have not see any picture of it yet?

Here is the first one I made.



There should be a way to make it into a pin.

Oh wow I have to find my beads and wire I think it is in the closet here in the computer room. Looks like you use fairly small beads.

I have to get a ring though darn.

If you do it as a pin, make sure it's a lighter ring. If it's too heavy, it will droop and possibly wreck the fabric.

I have seen it done with the larger hoops and big beads and made into a wall hanging.

You do need to use a fairly small hole, so don't use pony beads. But because you're twisting together, the hole doesn't have to be so tight around the wire, if that makes sense.

I've posted new instructions and photos. Sorry about the glare on the last photo; we were working on them at night and then we went onto the next step, so I can't retake the photo.

yeah, I noticed the pony beads were a bad choice, LOL!

Sorry, Dawn. I should have mentioned using small hole beads, but it's hard when you know what to do, you sort of forget what people wouldn't know.

I've posted the last instructions. My hands are too shaky, so I'll have Russ take a picture of Patricia's and mine tonight and I'll post tomorrow.

This is an amazing project! It is so simple yet looks so difficult.. and one little change can make it so unique. Everyone I have seen so far has been beautiful! Everyone is doing a fantastic job!

Thank you for hosting this month and Thank you again for allowing Patricia to host a week!

My little Bryanna saw this over my shoulder and now.. she wants to do it right away! I am going to have to go find those rings tho.. could you possibly use medium key chain rings? Maybe cover them in the self stick foil in a color similar to the beads? I will have to be on the look out...she is my bead queen!

That should work, Katie, even if just for a practice. Honestly, any ring would work, you just have to work for holes and the wire slipping through. Just if it's a larger or smaller ring, adjust the lengths of the wire.