Eternal Jeans

Well what can I say - I love this color. I came for a bead store to buy something specific, but bought this one. From the moment I saw it, I wasn't able to put it back. Amazing Miyuki - denim color, spotted, silvery interior illuminated line (is not the same effect as in the Czech beads, but very rich and noble). Well, you know what I mean, I'm in love.

Blue montana lace set

This set was created for the Etsy Beadweavers Team Rising Star challenge. Please visit our team blog, http://www.etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com between the 9th and 15th of January and vote for your favorite entry.

You can find the items on Etsy:

Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet

This set is my best creation for today. I started it from earrings workshop of a very talented designer Guzelle Bakeeva. 

Blue Montana oval Swarovski crystals, best quality Japanese beads, tiniest sterling silver beads, Swarovski bicones and filigreeing 925 sterling silver findings. All those perfect materials were so enjoyable to work with and the result  turned noble and stylish.

I enjoyed those 3D curves so much that I decided to experiment with size and form of the bezeled crystals, and they grew more and more, and turned to be an amazing sparkling bracelet. 

 

The lace with awesome crystals weaves the arm. Every curve was thought-out to be exactly right form, as well as a laced clasp.

I couldn't stop there and leave it uncompleted, and the necklace was born. 
First I wanted to create only a pendant, but Blue Montana pear form Swarovski crystal was so demanding to get into the lace that I couldn't resist. I tried and made various chain patterns and finally got the one I loved - weaved and airy, convex and fit the lace of the center part. 

 Some photos of the whole set:

And the back side: 

The back part of the crystals sewed with a beautiful pattern, to prevent attrition.

And some work on photos: 

   

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Blue star necklace

I made this necklace as a gift for my sister in law. It is as shiny and pretty as she is.

Swarovski rivoli, Swarovski bicones 4mm, Miyuki delica 11, Miyuki 15.

Gala earrings

I made those earrings as a gift for my cousin. They turned out very stately and majestic.

Swarovski crystals, Miyuki Delica Palladium Plated, 925 Sterling Silver findings.

Lucky Andy - Bronze Dragon

Today one of the pleasant orders was shipped. A couple weeks ago a nice lady wrote me that she was interested in the White Dragon bracelet that I made. She asked to make the same, but in different color. The communication was so pleasant, and the color that was chosen was bronze.

I was very thrilled to start, because the orders for beadweaving challenge and inspire me.

Some pictures of the process:

Choosing eye color

The eyes were chosen, but the body turned to be too curvy- the customer wrist was small, and I tightened the thread too much, so it curled for a very tine bracelet. So I weaved it from the beginning.

 Actually it took a few readaptations till it laid on the wrist perfectly. But finally I was completely satisfied with the size.

Maybe because the piece has a head, when I finished, I gave him a name - Lucky Andy, because he reminds me a sweet puppy.
I made the dragon a home, so he will have his own nest:)

Some technical details - Magatama color - Miyuki LMA-457, 45gr. Miyuki 8-9457L light bronze, 12gr, Miyuki 11-9457L light bronze, 2gr. 2 Green Swarovski bicones 4mm. Beige Miyuki delica beads for teeth.Memory wire inside.

I used was peyote stitch the weave the body and herringbone stitch for the head.

UPD: Here is a review I got:

So heartwarming...

Purple necklace with Murano pendant

Nice bead crocheted necklace is very flexible, soft, and shiny. 
Perfect for each day wearing. Purple Murano pendant completes the strand and makes the necklace very attractive.
Clasp is gold color.

Necklace length 47 cm (18.5''), with extra 6 cm (2.36'') chain.
pendant length 6 cm (2.36'').

Argyle necklace

This necklace was created for the Etsy Beadweavers Team February challenge on the theme Warmth. Please visit our team blog, http://www.etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.co.il/2014/02/voting-for-february-warmth-challenge.html between the 9th and 15th of April and vote for your favorite entry.

The argyle pattern is derived from the tartan of Clan Campbell, of Argyll in western Scotland, used for kilts and plaids, and from the patterned socks worn by Scottish Highlanders since at least the 17th century. 
This pattern is always associated with warmth and cosiness of wool sweaters and socks. I chose to knit it in the necklace, in warm pleasant colors. 
The necklace is made with crochet knitting technique. Is flexible and smooth, and will make an classic accent to your each day wearing. Magnet clasp snaps easily.
You can find it in my store.

Black and White - timeless classics

Celtic knots always interested me. How a simple straight piece can be transformed into such beauty. Crocheted ropes as if specially created for realization of this transformation.  Josephine knot is one of my favorites. It is simple in its loveliness.

The necklace turned impressive, solid, but not intrusive. As a symbol of black and white connection, showing that everything entangles, and there is nothing unambiguous.

This necklace was created for the Etsy Beadweavers Team January 2014 "Rising Star" Contest. Please visit our team blog, http://www.etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.co.il/2014/01/voting-for-january-2014-rising-star.html between the 9th and 15th of January and vote for your favorite entry.