2012 Battle of the Beadsmith - my entry revealed!

Now that the first round of the 2012 Battle of the Beadsmith is under way

I can finally reveal my entry.

A Nomad's Journey 

The large metal focal piece as well as the metal charms at the bottom were actually from a necklace I bought specifically to pull apart for this piece.

I had already decided that I was going to use the main cabochon and the metal component underneath it so when I saw the necklace I knew I had to have it to deconstruct!

I've used brass beads, seed beads, lapis and coral beads and the cabochons are made by an Australian clay artist, Natalie Fletcher-Jones, at Peruzi.

Voting is now underway and although I am  not confident I will get past Round 1, I can't wait to see the results.

If you haven't already treated yourself to a visit to the Battle of the Beadsmith Facebook page then be sure to pop on over and take a look at all of the entries... a whopping 80 of them!

Just click here and you will see that the photos are organised into "battles".

Enjoy!

Happy beading!

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2012 Battle of the Beadsmith - DONE!!

I finally managed to get my Battle of the Beadsmith piece finished, photographed and emailed for entry with 2 days remaining!

What a huge relief...I am still trying to figure out how I ended up being so organised getting my entry in with two days to spare!

Unfortunately we aren't allowed to share photos of our pieces yet, I think not until at least all of the 80 or more entries have been received, so to wet your appetite

here's a sneaky peek at my piece.

Don't get too excited though...there isn't a lot I can show you!

What I can share with you is:

1. The piece is called A Nomad's Journey

2. It features 3 handmade clay cabochons

3. It also has some brass components

4. And lots of seed beads!

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A big thanks to Steven Weiss for pulling this competition together.

There is chitter chatter that there will be a competition in 2013 but for now I will reflect back on my groovy badge Steven created for me to promote the competition.

Happy beading!

♥

Beading Babes ~ Project 6 - July/August 2012

Welcome to Project 6 

of

Beading Babes!

This month I have decided to challenge you...which is what this group was aimed at doing!

This Project we have 4 spectacular projects on offer - all to challenge you in techniques you may not have already tackled.

You will note this project I have also included the techniques used in the designs and the project level (i.e. beginner, intermediate etc) to help you when deciding which project/s you might like to tackle.

Just a reminder that you don't have to complete all of the projects listed below. You can do as many or as few as you like... you can even do more than one of the same project...it's up to you!

Also please discuss the projects on our Facebook page or on your blog and feel free to post your progress shots too... the more bead chat the better!

So without further ado here are the projects!

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1. Retro Daisies by Janice Chatham

(Bead and Button -  April 2012 - page 88)

Also available at Kalmbach Online Store for $3.95

Digital copy of this issue can be purchased from Zinio HERE for around $6.00

Techniques: Crossweave/Fringe

Project Level: Beginner

Materials

4 x 4mm round crystals in 2 colours (total of 8 beads)

40 x 3mm round firepolished beads in 2 colours (total of 80 beads)

7-8g size 15/0 seed beads (colour A)

2-3g size 15/0 seed beads (colour B)

Clasp

2 x jump rings

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2. Ripple Effect Cuff by Sherry Serafini

(Beadwork - June/July 2011 - page 31)

Digital copy of this issue can be purchased from Zinio HERE for around $6.00.

Techniques: Backstitch embroidery, peyote, brick-stitch edging

Project Level: Intermediate

Materials

5g size 15/0 seed beads (A)

5g size 15/0 seed beads (B)

5g size 15/0 seed beads (C)

5g size 15/0 seed beads (D)

5g size 11/0 seed beads (E)

10g size 11/0 seed beads (F)

3g size 11/0 cylinder beads (G)

144 x 4mm fringe drop beads (H)

46 x 3mm glass rounds 

68 x 400 pearl rounds 

1 x 25-30mm cabochon

1 x bar clasp

2 x 7 beading foundation

2 x 7 Ultrasuede

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3. Soutastic Soutache Earrings by Amee McNamara

(Bead and Button - June 2012 - page 22)

Digital copy of this issue can be purchased from Zinio HERE for around $6.00

Techniques: Soutache bead embroidery

Project Level: Beginner

Materials 

1ft (30cm) soutache in 3 colours (total of 3ft/60cm)

2 x 6mm hex cut beads

4 x 4mm fire polished beads

2 x size 8/0 seed beads

4 x size 11/0 seed beads (colour A)

1g size 11/0 seed beads (colour B)

4 x size 15/0 seed beads

2 x 6mm jump rings

1 x pair earring findings 

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4. Josephine's Collar by Jill Devon

(Beadwork - June/July 2012 - page 44)

Digital copy of this issue can be purchased at Zinio HERE for around $6.00

Techniques: Flat and tubular peyote and brick stitch

Project Level: Intermediate

Materials

8g size 15/0 seed beads (colour A)

8g size 15/0 seed beads (colour B)

5g size 11/0 cylinder beads (colour C)

5g size 11/0 cylinder beads (colour D)

10g size 11/0 seed beads (colour E)

10g size 10/0 triangle beads (F)

9 x 3mm bicone crystals

2 x 4mm bicone crystals

2 x 5mm bicone crystals

1 x 8mm round crystal

1 x size 22x30mm oval pointed back crystal

16 inces of 4.25 inches wide silk ribbon

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I hope you like what I have chosen for this project.

Many of you had mentioned that you would like to try soutache and bead embroidery so this is your chance!

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The reveal date for Project 6 will be

Sunday 16 September 

Happy Beading!

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Copyright Disclaimer
All patterns used within this group will be purchased by the beader.
All patterns will not be copied.

All credit will be given to the designer.

Beading Babes ~ Project 5 BLOG HOP is here!

As promised here are the links for all of the wonderful pieces created by the ever so talented 

Beadings Babes for Project 5!

Please be sure to visit all of the sites mentioned below, leave a comment and if you aren't already following their blog then please show your support and hit that Follow button!

Here is my Four Leaf Clover Cuff I created using Helena Tang-Lim's beautiful pattern.

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Enjoy hopping!

Chiara Pugioto at Un Mondo Di Miyuki

Heather Goldsmith at As I Bead It

Abbey Wilkins at Abbey Wilkins

Therese Frank at Therese's Treasures  

Shirley Jones Moore at Beads and Bread 

Amy Allworth Severino at Amybeads

Kim Dworak at CianciBlue

Cynthia Newcomer Daniel at Behind the Scenes at Jewelry Tales  

Maryanne Villalba at Maryniki Designs

Tanya Goodwin at A Work in Progress

Maryanne at Zingala's Workshop

Christine Wessling at There and Back Studios

Rossana De Gaspari at My Beading Journey...Rdegas Blog 

Catherine King at Catherine's Musings

Christine Mole at Chris Beads

Ginger Bishop of Lilmummy Likes 

Kristen Stevens at My Bead Journey

Marla Gibson at Spice Box Designs

Shannon Hicks at Falling into the Sky

If I have missed anyone please be sure to let me know!


A big thank you to everyone who took part in Project 5
and also thank you to those who may not have created something
but have still supported our group via Facebook!

Thank you again to Helena Tang-Lim for her contribution and support of Project 5.

♥

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Copyright Disclaimer
All patterns used within this group will be purchased by the beader and will not be copied.

All credit will be given to the designer.