Wednesday 24 March 2010

That Looks A Bit Fishy!

Ok first of all - 'blushing face' - apologies for being away so long. I have been experiencing a bit of a crafting drought at the minute but that still doesn't excuse the fact that I havent posted previous pieces - so sorry and here goes...

Very late to post Christmas pressies I know but I have only just sucked these pics off my camera (more to come) but here is the pres I made for my lovely Mama for Christmas.


The reason for the title refers to the name of the wire weave around the red glass beads - it's called Herringbone Weave! It doesnt take long (this necklace took me one evening watching a movie) and you can make the weave as large or as small as you like. So here's a close-up to get a better look at the wire.

I made 5 wire weaves around each side of the bead and I chose red beads as my Mummy has lots of red clothes and accessories. You can use Herringbone to make earrings, rings and bracelets so it's a very versatile technique and one I will definitely use again in the future. So just before I go, here's a pic of my lovely aforemention Mumo modelling said necklace. Love you Mum!

3 comments:

  1. gorgeous!!! and the necklace ain't bad either. Very detailed poogle..well done baby!

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  2. this necklace just LOOKS like mum now. It's so beautiful I can't really work out how you did it even now... after seeing it on mum almost constantly since you gave her it!

    fabulous. where's mine. hehe just kidding :D
    xx

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  3. I put it down to you having magic fingers, Poogle! It's the snazziest piece of jewellery I own!! I love it, thanks a bunch! xox

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