Remember when I said I was occupied with a new obsession? Well I finally have something to show for it.
I finished the main bodies of the bracelets ages ago, but what I needed to do was finish off each end so I could put a clasp on them. Since I was taking a class at TBG yesterday, I had a chance to also learn how to fix these babies up.
I put a button and a simple loop closure on this Spiral Rope Chain bracelet.
Then TBG-Michelle helped me find bead caps to fit onto the ends of this Twisted Herringbone* bracelet. After that we ran a wire through it and added the toggle. The toggle with the fancy bead caps make me really happy.
In case you’re wondering, my class last night was on how to do a Dutch Spiral*. I had a few false starts due to Crappy Bead Syndrome, but that was easy to remedy with a little bit of shopping. Who am I to say no to new beads?
Now I’m swimming along, happy as a clam, thoroughly addicted. Pictures to come when the piece is finished and not one minute before.
Is everyone ready for the long weekend? I know I am. I’m looking forward to getting a makeover at the Bare Escentuals counter with a couple of friends, then lunch at the Nordstram cafe. There’ll also be some shopping. It’ll be a great girl’s day out.
Then I might even get my hair cut. This is a big deal for me, because I haven’t had my hair touched by a stranger in over a year. I’m a little freaked out. :-S
I also plan on tormenting Sammy with snorgles. He’s excited about the prospect. Really excited.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
*These aren’t the exact insturctions for the pieces I’m using, but I thought that perhaps someone might be interested in the links anyway. ;-)
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:58 am
Love love love!
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:08 am
Love it!
And the Sammy.
Maybe a mojito before the haircut will help. ;^)
xo
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:21 am
He looks overjoyed.
Cute bangles!!
Oh, get your hair cut. It’s good to let someone else touch it once in awhile.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:13 am
Exquisite, Opal!!
And how did you get a picture of laptop?
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:26 am
The bracelet with the rose clasp is beautiful!!!!! Love it.
Sammy looks like he does NOT want a snorgle! LOL
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:34 am
Oh, those are totally gorgeous! You have quite the talent.
I don’t have any big plans for the weekend, other than resting and knitting. Maybe laptop shopping, but maybe not.
Have a great weekend!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:55 am
You are the most evilest person this side of, well, Cookie, since EVAR.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Opal, they are just stunning – you have so much talent there!!!
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
They are beautiful, I especially like the green & purple one!
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Gorgeous!!!! You are so amazing with beads. You need to move here and show me how to do it again.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Oh, I have to ask what a snorgle is? Is it like a zerbert that I blow in Milo’s belly? The bracelets are gorgeous.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:41 pm
The definition of snorgle was also on my mind. :D Lovely bracelets! Beads are so addictive.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:13 pm
These are absolutely lovely bracelets. Your jewelry is always so tempting and inspiring.
Enjoy your long weekend. I hope the hair adventure goes well. I think it has now been multiple decades since my hair has been attacked with scissors by anyone other than me. Wow. I think my brain just short-circuited for a moment.
xo
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:24 pm
I love the color combinations of the bracelets.
Also, I’m with you on the hair cut thing. I can’t remember the last time I had my hair cut at an actual salon. Usually, my mom trims it for me.
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Nice work! That Sammy is a charmer:)
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:20 am
Love the bracelets – they are really beautiful!
Sounds like a fun girls day out – enjoy!
And poor Sammy looks a bit stressed…
Have a great weekend!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:00 am
A hair cut????
OMG I’m so shocked, I didn’t even read the rest of your blog!
o.O
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:12 pm
the spiral rope was the first class i ever took at tbg, and has always been a favorite seed bead project of mine – until my eyes started to fail me….isn’t it amazing how the finishing touch of the right findings make all the difference? have a nice weekend. as for me, i’m hoping to get a haircut too!
May 26th, 2009 at 6:55 am
ooh, those are just gorgeous!
May 26th, 2009 at 7:23 am
I honestly don’t know which one I like more. They are both stunning!
May 26th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Wow! Those are beautiful!
May 27th, 2009 at 12:52 am
I am continually amazed with your bead work, it is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. I’m glad to hear your are taking care of yourself this weekend and look forward to hearing all about your hair and make-up.
May 28th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Those are just beautiful. It took me a long time to comment cause I had to open another window to look up bead classes! Thanks a lot!
May 30th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
I love the twisted one. And OMG, you’ve been shawl crazy lately (been behind on my blog lines).
June 1st, 2009 at 1:11 am
They are beautiful. The color choices are wonderful.