Friday 9 August 2013

Finished Bracelet... and more

I've carried on playing with Jane's pattern and completed the first bracelet in autumn colours.  I ended up adding a flat back pearl in the centre as I wasn't completely convinced I liked the look of the brass findings on their own... they seemed a bit unfinished to me.  I do like it with the pearls though.


I think they really finish the look.
I found some bronze pearls which I ordered today
and they would probably look even better
with this colour scheme.



I like this design so much I started another bracelet straight away.  All the beads give this lace jewellery a nice weight and it's a lovely piece to wear.

The bracelet is called "Starry Button Bracelet" but I think I will stick with my buttonless version of it.  I like working with the metal findings and I like the look.


Here's a blue one:



The first two were made with variegated threads so I decided to use a plain colour for the next one.

Here's the last one... and my favourite so far.  I have a slightly different arrangement for the beads and the way they are placed around the centre finding.  

This is plain green thread with five different colours of beads,
plus a centre pearl.

I'm pleased with the idea for an alternative centre I've come up with and plan on using it for a future design.  The pearl in the centre makes it look like little flowers...


Best wishes,
Frivole

14 comments:

  1. They are gorgeous ! I really like your version best too, as I just don't care that much for buttons (personal preference). I don't like to wear jewelry and can't stand to have something on my wrists... Not even long shirts! Or I would be making a bunch of these! Simply stunning Ü

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  2. Really beautiful bracelets! I'm putting the pattern on my to-do list.

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  3. they're really outstanding! The green one is my favourite as well! Jane's pattern is amazing!

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  5. I like your bracelets, not fond of buttons in jewellery but the idea of doodads and beads appeal to me.
    Lovely olouts I love the blue one
    Margaret

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  6. All of your bracelets are beautiful, but I am rather partial to the blue one. ;-)

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  7. Super pretty. I'm not fond of buttons, but I like the "doo dad" idea. Earrings? Pendant? Full necklace? I'd love to see a pattern with your modifications if it were OK with Jane.

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  8. Lovely bracelets! I can't wait to see what you come up with next :)

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  9. They're beautiful! I really like the pearls in the center.

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  10. The pearls in the center are perfect! The green bracelet is my favorite but it's certainly hard to choose. These are wonderful!

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  11. Those are so very beautiful!!!! :)

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  12. These are so gorgeous! Each one is a perfect blend of color and beads! I find it neat that they are tatted 'around the horn' so to speak, rather than as individual motifs. Brilliant design. Wish I felt confident about bead work! Beautiful tatting, and nice alternative to the buttons.

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  13. These variations are absolutely GORGEOUS!

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