I took a custom class from The Bead Gallery on how to make better coils. Jamie came up with this design to help me practice my skills.
I don’t do many necklaces, but I had fun doing this one. I also made more bracelets this week and they’re now up in the shop.
My hand is bothering from all the wirework I’ve been doing, so I need to give it a rest. Only I’ve become obsessed. My knitting is boring me. What I have on the wheel isn’t thrilling me. The spindles aggravate the hand so that’s not an option. The only thing that makes me happy is the shiny.
It’s a good thing I ran out of wire. Now I’ll be forced to take a break.
Well, I didn’t quite run out. I just don’t have any 16g Sterling Silver. I could work with something else.
Uh-oh.
Maybe I’ll start another knitting project instead. After all, it’ll be for a good cause. I’ll be saving my hand from heavy wire bending.
Uh-huh.
Happy Friday, everyone! Have a fantabulous weekend. :)
April 24th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
oh man. that is some serious lace.
April 24th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Happy weekend to you, too! Will you be watching the Draft?
The necklace is lovely, by the way.
April 24th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
I am continually amazed at how you make such beautiful jewelry by hand. I hope you return to spindle spinning soon and I look forward to seeing your new knitting project.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:01 am
That’s one of the most gorgeous necklaces I’ve ever seen. Really.
What do you think about 28 gauge wire rings for stitch markers? I need some seriously fine markers for my King Bat shawl. Can’t find jump rings that fine anywhere.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:19 am
Beautiful necklace! I hope your hand gets better and that you can make more beautiful jewelry. The shawl is amazing – did you start it?
Have a great weekend!
April 25th, 2009 at 1:24 am
The metal does do the hands in a bit – rest and you’ll be good to go. I think starting that shawl is the perfect form of rest! As always, the necklace is just lovely!
April 25th, 2009 at 2:00 am
Oh the pretty necklace! Those spirals are lovely. Rest. Just rest. I always find that if I’m immersed in a good book, the knitting falls by the wayside. That lace makes my brain hurt.
April 25th, 2009 at 3:19 am
Lovely work, as always. The silvwe swirls hypnotically and the purple beads are just beauriful.
Well, duh – they’re purple!
I look forward to seeing your work on/with Lyra – it’s such a magnificent piece. Will you do it in thread as a doily or in lace weight as a circular shawl? Inquiring minds, you know…
Happy Saturday!
April 25th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Your necklace is stunning. I love it! Take care of your hands :)
April 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
The stones are SUCH a beautiful color.
April 25th, 2009 at 8:35 am
LOVELY work as usual! Every time I see another piece, I am tempted to snatch it up for myself (which wouldn’t be the most sane thing since I have a metal allergy and couldn’t wear it!)
What are those purple beads?
Good luck w/ Lyra. Its a gorgeous bit o’ lace. Will be looking forward to blog updates as you progress!
April 25th, 2009 at 10:12 am
You already know I adore the necklace. :)
April 25th, 2009 at 10:12 am
First the knee, now the hand? Do we have to tie you down young lady?
April 25th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Love the shiny!
Did you start the lace? :D
xo
April 25th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I think your spirals and curls and swirls are pretty darn good, gal! Love that necklace.
But do take care of yourself!
(((hugs)))
April 26th, 2009 at 7:45 am
Lovely shiny! Are the silvery rounds beads or silver?
I hope you are feeling better!
April 26th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Those are beautiful! Is there anything you can do so that your hands don’t get so beat up while crafting?
April 27th, 2009 at 1:33 am
That is lovely!! I VERY like the doubled swirls… they are my faves in this creation. Happy day!
April 27th, 2009 at 3:23 am
The coils look really good! I also love those purple stones. Beautiful!
April 27th, 2009 at 4:00 am
Those are very pretty.
April 27th, 2009 at 7:54 am
so very pretty!
April 27th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Absolutely beautiful!
April 28th, 2009 at 12:48 am
Beautiful. I especially like the choice of stones used in the necklace.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:49 am
What a gorgeous necklace, Opal! Take care of those hands. What will you use to knit Lyra?
April 28th, 2009 at 9:51 am
By that, I meant yarn/thread. It was not smartass comment about hands.
xo
September 15th, 2011 at 11:50 am
I spot your approaches to apply and it functions for me