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Published: 2016-03-22 21:44:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 3090; Favourites: 64; Downloads: 17
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(2016), 9"x1.5", Size 11 Delica beads (dark bronze metallic DB0007, white-lined dark mauve DB1792, white-lined light mauve DB1792, opaque light mauve ab DB1505, opaque off-white ab DB1500) worked in a combination of increasing and decreasing Ndebele and Peyote stitch, connector beads (dyed landscape jasper), fireline, microfiber fillingWhile the triangle construction is based on the Jean Power instructions I used for one of my recent projects, the overall design of this bracelet is my own idea. I basically took a single triangle and stuffed it with microfiber cloth to give it a nice puffy 3D look, then I combined the triangles with little purple-dyed landscape jasper beads into a seamless cuff that will just slide over the wrist for a nicely substantial, but very light-weight feel.
I'm also resolved to include the SKU numbers of the beads I use in my descriptions going forward, as much for my own reference as for the benefit of anyone who wants to use a particular color scheme or gradient from one of my projects, which all of you watching beaders are more than welcome to do!
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Comments: 23
Ellygator In reply to EssiesJewels [2016-08-03 13:18:10 +0000 UTC]
Yep, it wears more easily than the one where the spikes point outwards. It's not a practical thing when heading for the office to type at a computer keyboard. This version you could actually wear and not have to take off...
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princess88alasse [2016-05-01 07:05:21 +0000 UTC]
What great ideas! I love th design and sku numbers being referenced is brilliant for aspiring and hard core beaders alike
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Ellygator In reply to princess88alasse [2016-05-01 13:22:47 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I do have them for delicas because I actually made myself a sample catalog a while ago. For seed beads, I often don't know them, but when I do I will keep adding them...
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Ellygator In reply to ElkStarRanchArtwork [2016-04-30 18:20:45 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I just love this technique. I just did a reversible blue and cream version that I still need to photograph...
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Ellygator In reply to cybelemoon [2016-03-29 14:22:40 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I'm going to do a few more pieces exploring the technique. It's really an ingenious concept of combining peyote and herringbone that's super versatile.
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Ellygator In reply to MystycAngel [2016-03-26 12:53:00 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I am normally not big on pink-related hues, but I do like this one!
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MystycAngel In reply to Ellygator [2016-03-26 15:11:22 +0000 UTC]
I'm not a fan of pink either but this really is awesome
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Ellygator In reply to Rrkra [2016-03-26 12:53:27 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much. Not my go-to colors, but I should give them a try more often. I like this one.
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Fractaldragon [2016-03-23 14:39:32 +0000 UTC]
Well done! Love the color gradations as well as the overall structure!
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Ellygator In reply to Fractaldragon [2016-03-26 12:53:56 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I'll try another one with a slightly different pattern and different colors. They wear just so nicely...
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dragondoodle [2016-03-23 02:18:39 +0000 UTC]
You know . . . you're nearly at a Biscornu design. O.o Loving these!
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Ellygator In reply to dragondoodle [2016-03-26 12:54:49 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much! Huzza for unplanned side-effects. I am already working on another set of triangles, they are really fun!
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