I said: The reorientation is the only untried part of this bracelet.
I should have known better. I have spent many hours this morning working on a rectangular beaded bead just like the reduction bead I used for the Turquoise Slab Necklace. All to no avail.
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| RAW Not Working |
That beaded bead has a right angle weave (RAW) base. I just cannot
get my 10/0 Delicas to work. I think I need regular seed beads.
This is my third attempt! Nothing was aligned. The sides were not straight.
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| Failed plans, a different approach |
I wanted a rectangular layered beaded bead to place next to the bezeled cinnabar bead. I went back to my favorite stitch- Peyote.
This isn't quite right either. I want to see more of the red showing through the gold. The picture does not show that the ends are curled under.
I actually thought about a quick trip to the craft store to buy a square wooden base. But, that is not the solution I am looking for.
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| Possibilities |
The curled ends did inspire me. Expect something layered and rounded.
Maybe the many hours referenced above is a bit of an exaggeration. It has, however, been hours. Does everyone else go through this or is it just me?
While I was working this morning I did snap some pictures of my bead table and work space. Since I am fascinated with where everyone else works, I thought I would share.
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| Bead table- my actual work space, minus the dirty napkin. I watch shows on my computer as I work on my jewelry. |
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| Bento box tray for the current project |
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| Bead table and work space the overall view |
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| Seed beads |
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| Large colored beads, wire, findings and unsorted seed beads |
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| More large colored beads, a box of perals, and a box of small swarovski crystals |
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| Project boxes |
