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Sunday 6 October 2013

Caldera Bracelet

I have long admired the geometric beadwork designed by Jean Power and this design is in a book which she published last year.  This pattern was available to people who pre-ordered her book as a download and a selection of beads was offered in a range of colours chosen by her.  I added about three more colours from my stash and used them randomly with the black being a constant throughout the design.  It feels as if I've been working on this forever and I  dread to think just how many tiny beads were stitched in one at a time but at last it is finished.  I don't really have any way of displaying it nicely but hopefully you will be able to see roughly what it looks like from this photograph.  I worked on this mainly at a weekly craft group meeting and usually managed about one and a half triangles each week, sometimes a bit more if I didn't chat too much and of course I have done some of it at home, particularly the finishing off and joining as concentration was required to ensure that the bead colours matched up on the join.  There is no fastening as it slips over the hand and that was another hurdle to overcome, making sure it would go on without too much difficulty yet not be too loose in wear - hopefully I've got it just right.  I did enjoy making this but won't be making another one in a hurry.  I'm beading a couple more pens next - birthdays and Christmas coming up and I think a couple of family members would like one as a gift.


13 comments:

  1. Val this is such a fabulous work of art...those beads look so tiny and just love the colours and the design...a stunning bracelet..will look forward to seeing it in the flesh..

    Anne

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  2. Wow this is amazing it must have taken many hours to complete you must have loads of patience

    Jackie x

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  3. What a beautiful piece of jewellery Val. The colours are so beautiful. Hugs Rita xxx

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  4. This look stunning Val, I bet it looks even better on a wrist. I love the colours you've used, must have taken months to do.

    Sue x

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  5. Good grief Val! Talk about a labour of love. This is so special. Jenny x

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  6. Beautiful and very unusual Val, you must have the patience of a saint!
    Val x

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  7. Val, this is absolutely gorgeous, well done! You have the patience of a saint to do it, to say nothing of remembering where you were up to each time.......
    xxx

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  8. A very striking creation indeed - I'm not surprised it took a very long time. The trianglular design is very effective in the colours you used.
    Paula (PEP)

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  9. Anyone would love a piece of your jewellery/beadwork Val as they are always so beautiful but this bracelet is truly amazing. Beautiful colours and so intricate. IMO worth a fortune for the hours it must have taken you to create.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  10. It is very beautiful.
    LG Rita

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  11. OMG Val this is stupendous - just can't imagine the hours this took. Absolutely priceless.

    Karen x

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  12. Your bracelet is beautiful and so intricate, not surprised it took you ages. It's such an unusual and striking piece. Gorgeous. Love and hugs x ChrisB

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  13. Wow, I love it Val. it must have taken ages but looks superb.
    Jill

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