Since my last semi-coherent post, my obsession with the book “Shaped Beadwork” has continued. I’ve been making Oval Links.
I’ve made a Celtic Trefoil.
And I’ve started making Trillium Flowers.
One thing you might have noticed is that the Oval Links and the Celtic Trefoil haven’t been made into anything wearable. I have a good justification for the Trefoil since it’s for my mother and she hasn’t decided what to do with it yet.
I have no good reason for the Oval Links though. The finished design is all laid out. I just have to execute it. Maybe it’s like finishing a sweater? Some people are more interested in the process rather then the product.
There should be hope for the flowers though as I’m very interested in seeing the finished necklace. I just need to make three more flowers.
Ha! “Just need?” Between real life interruptions and resting my eyes, each flower takes me about half a day to make!
I’m also going to run out of supplies and I’m going to need to wait until I can order more then have them shipped to me to finish it all.
Oh well. It’s about the process, right? :)
Here’s Sammy and Scheyer. Sammy is either taking a bite out of Scheyer or he’s giving him a kiss. You decide.
Happy New Year, everyone! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the support you’ve all given me as I make my way through my creative processes. :)
December 30th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Opal, both of those are simply exquisite. I actually have a necklace from my mother that is composed of links like the trefoil, but a bit more rounded. It’s some sort of gold, but hollow, so it’s very light.
Your designs can easily be hair clips or pins. So lovely.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Those pieces are totally amazing.
Ummm… a little of both ;^)
Happy New Year, Opal!
xo
December 30th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I vote for kissing!
Happy New Year to you!
December 30th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Wow. You are totally the Bead Master. Very cool stuff!!
I vote for kiss and then bite. ;)
Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Beautiful work. I especially like the congruity of the trefoil.
Hopefully, the kitties are getting along.
December 30th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Beautiful work – I love the flowers – amazing!
I’m guessing biting – because that’s what my cats would do…
Have a very Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Oooh I really like the flowers and the Celtic Trefoil. Can’t wait to see what they become.
Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I learn so much from reading your blog and watching your creative process. You jewelry, spinning, & knitting are always inspiring for me. My mouth dropped open in awe yet again as I scrolled down through your beautiful bead work, amazing!
I think Sammy is giving Scheyer a kiss, they are very sweet.
December 30th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
the flowers are very pretty in pink!
December 30th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Those are beautiful Opal. Have a Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Very, very nifty! Both are very nice. I couldn’t figure out which one I like better.
December 30th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
What a great shot of your boyz!!
Okay, the seed beads are definitely making my eyes and hands hurt in sympathy for you. They are nice, though. Trilliums are one of my favorite wildflowers.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Amazing beading, Opal.
Kissing would be nice but being owned by four cats makes me think bite. Love bite, of course. :D
Happy New Year, Opal!!!
December 30th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
these are so very lovely opal! i especially love the flowers.
and um…i think it’s a kiss…for the new year and all.
December 31st, 2009 at 3:49 am
Very nice. You also must have the patience of a saint to work with seed beads. :D
December 31st, 2009 at 6:57 am
Love your process! This stuff looks really great! You certainly have a lot of patience with those seed beads! I love the photo of Scheyer and Sammy. So cute! I think they are engaging in a cat embrace!
December 31st, 2009 at 9:12 am
Those are gorgeous!
Totally a New Year’s Kiss!
xo
January 1st, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Very interesting and very pretty :)
happy new year :)
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:54 am
Beautiful! And Happy New Year!
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