Sunday, July 31, 2011

My first bead embroidered cuff


This is my very first bead embroidered cuff, which you may have already seen in a few of my recent My Creative Space posts...
...but this time...finally finished!

Please click on images for more detailed view of the beadwork

I have used an Eagle Eye Agate cabochon as the centre piece and then some gorgeous 
Desert Picture Jasper tear drop and oval cabs adorned with a mixture of seed beads, cube beads, delicas, Czech glass beads and wooden beads.


I wore it on the weekend and it was so comfy to wear... the deer leather I backed it with is super soft.

I can't wait to make another cuff and as mentioned in a previous post, I've already purchased the cabs!

If you love bead embroidery haven't already treated yourself to a copy of Sherry Serafini's new book "Sensational Bead Embroidery" then I suggest you do so.
This book is full of bead embroidered eye candy and definitely an inspiration.
Thanks Sherry!
I hope I have done your book justice...



 

19 comments:

Amy S. said...

Wow! That cuff is spectacular!! I picked up that book a few months ago and you have inspired me to dive in!

Karyn said...

Thanks Amy - it's an honour to be inspiring you as Sherry has inspired me. I can't wait to see what you create ♥

Marcie Abney Carroll said...

Congratulations on a job well done! You're going to love wearing it as much as you enjoyed creating it! Well done!!

Perlenzauberin said...

Genial!!!!

Almost Precious said...

It leaves me speechless! Just absolutely stunning, such a lot of detail and work, a true piece of art.

Marian Hertzog said...

Beautiful!

Abracadebra Designs said...

Wow, Great job. I hope my first cuff comes out half as gorgeous as that. I've been trying to work up the courage to do one for about 2 years now. Thanks for the inspiration.-Debbie

Bobbie said...

Gorgeous! The combination of the stones is just yummy, and your embroidery makes them spectacular. Congratulations on a great job.

DVArtist said...

Karen the cuff turned out perfectly. Great job
Nicole/Beadwright

Las Cositas de Lyra said...

It's wonderful ... I love it!!!

mywifesstudio said...

I'm drooling!! WOW!! Beautiful, stunning cuff.

Belinda Saville said...

Wow, what a sensational cuff! It looks absolutely gorgeous on your wrist...nice and weighty :-)

Your work just gets better and better, Karyn! I cannot wait to see your next cuff :-D

B.
-xxx-

TesoriTrovati said...

That is a first attempt? Amazing! Enjoy the day!
Erin

Elizabeth said...

I have just found your blog and I love your work!! If that is your first bead embroidereed cuff I must say that you are off to a fabulous start!! I also love Sherri's book!!! I make found object beaded cuffs and I teach the technique as well. I use a brass form and then encase it in suede and the beaded portion covers the top. It is always such fun to see what my students create. they often amaze themselves!!!
I saw the cabs that you have recently purchased and I would love to know the name of the shop. I am having alot of trouble finding unusual good quality work to use as focal points!!
I would love to have you visit my blog when you get a chance and I am also on Face Book!
Best!
Elizabeth
http://elizabethcreates.blogspot.com

Karyn said...

Thank you everyone for the lovely and encouraging comments.
I have to admit I was surprised at how well the cuff came together but more importantly how easy it was.
I had put off creating a cuff for years and finally worked up the courage to try one and now I have no idea what I was afraid of!

Karyn said...

Elizabeth - here is a link to the Etsy store for the cabs I have recently bought... can't wait to get them!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mygemgarden2

Unknown said...

That is FABULOUS!!!! What a gorgeous piece and from the looks of it on it does wear beautifully!

BeadsMagic FREE PATTERNS said...

Thats amazinG!

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