Old Beaded Lady

Components: Easy to make...trust me. Euro 5mm round leather about 7 inches in length. One silver silver clasp. Two very tiny black rubber O rings 5mm in size. The focal is this very unique silver filigree tube. Just like Emeril would shout..."BAM" !!! I've just purchase the last two of these tubes as now I own three and counting the one on the bracelet. I'm going to make more of the same in the colors of the leather which goes with my wardrobe. Green, navy, and maybe white.

Components: Polymer clay designer bead about 20mm in size. I used the Czech designer Picasso beads if memory serves me...8mm in the patina / copper bought here at Lima beads. I used 8mm Czech fire-polished turqoise 8mm beads. I accented with antiqued copper spacers. Tierra Cast brand copper toggle / clasp. The bracelet looks antqued with the contemporary focal. Very nice I have to admit !!! Oh, the very last two beads on both sides are cathedral copper color beads. The photos show yellow.

Components: Two strands of beads held together with silver spacer tubes. Since black is shown on the saucer beads; I used large black faceted ones giving it some character. Tiny silver heishi spacers also used. The clasp is a double strand slider which is magnetic.

Components: Regaliz navy blue distressed leather with the focal slider bead from Desert Bug Design. These sliders are custom made to fit the Regaliz leather. I followed up with the silver Regaliz findings in silver. The clasp is magnetic. The rubber O rings are made for this type of bracelet to serve two functions. First and foremost, to hold everything in its place. Second, is to add color to your design. For my very first piece...not bad.

Components: Regaliz brand leather in the dark brown distressed color. I found these beautiful porcelain sliders that were created by Clay River Designs made for the Regaliz leather. The metal findings are Regaliz findings in brass. The clasp is magnetic. The rubber O rings are very popular and very important as they keep everything in its place. Also adds to the design. The ring colors are olive and chocolate brown.

Components: Antique gold filigree cross and centerpiece. The centerpiece was enhanced by me placing a tiny rhinestone in the center of it. I found these stunning Czech designer fire polished beads in a dazzling lilac purple to complete the look. Tiny 3mm gold metal beads along with antiqued ornate gold beads also used. 4mm purple lilac rondelles and gold spacers also used.

Components: Antiqued bronze filigree cross and centerpiece. The bronzed metal beads and ornate bead caps are complement of Blue Moon Beads. These gorgeous Czech designer beads where purchased from Lima. They emote what I was trying to achieve. Perfect !!! Tiny 3mm bronze beads and 4mm deep red crystals complete the design.

Components: I found this beautiful ornate crucifix set in copper. I purchased these so wonderful Czech Pisacco fire polished beads from Lima (thank you so much) as they complement 100% what I had in my thoughts. I found these beautiful open metal crosses to add to the rosary. It's truly beautiful reflecting my devotion to God.

Components: I love lampworked beads. I had found this unusual contemporary bead which I purchased on the Internet. I believe it was on Ebay. Anyway, I decided to make myself a choker. I purchased some black leather with those crimps to fasten my clasp. I have a huge array of beads, findings, spacers, etc. I put whatever I had together making this nice attractive and stylish choker. I just love wearing it.

Components: This bracelet has 9 two-holed lapis denim beads accented with 4mm light blue cyrstals and silver spacer beads. The two ornate silver spacers give the bracelet some expression finish off by a decorative silver magnetic clasp.

Components: I made this bracelet using the green spacers as my focals. I had these beautiful square howlite beads that complimented the deep green of the spacers. Since the medal base was bronze I decided to incorporate these small potato pearls that made this bracelet pop. I have lots of findings which these antique gold finished the look. The toggle and clasp is Tierra Cast in a hammered bronze. WOW !!! What a terrific looking dainty antiqued looking bracelet. It's a keeper !!!

Components: These beautiful spacer beads are two-holed for bracelets. I had a string of Arizona turquoise which had greenish blueish with brown inclusions. Perfect for what I was wanting to create. Added tiny three holed spacer bars to give the bracelet more silver keeping with the design of the spacer beads. WOW !! I just love wearing this and have gotten compliments.

Components: I found these beautiful clay beads on the Internet...JoAnne's to be more exact by accident. I went to my local bead store finding these lucious soft peachy beads that matched perfectly. I had white seed beads and black beads to finish my design. Gunmetal chains and findings give it that antique touch. I'm happy as to how it turned out.

Components: I found by accident this fantastic estore where spacer beads are their primary merchandise. What a collection for making bracelets !!! Found these little silver two rhinestone beauties that called for my 4mm beads. Perfect !! A mixture of browns, and these beautiful creamy little round 4mm beads to work with. I love earthy colors and this little bracelet will go with just about most of my wardrobe. Neutral with a dash of silver. I've made the same bracelet using tiny 4mm dark blue pearls and tiny Montana AB rondelles that I can wear with my jeans. Just love those space beads !!!

Components: The bracelet is dainty. The silver word spacer bars are beautifully detailed with a scroll design on top and bottom. I chose Chinese black crystal 4mm beads along with smokey greys to accent with two beautiful spacer beads on both ends of the bracelet. Each spacer has an etched scroll design that sort of matches the word spacer bars. Wow..who would have thunk that ? I am so happy as this bracelet turned out pretty good. I decided to add the cross to give the bracelet a finished look.

Components: If you look at my Turquois Illusion; this necklace and bracelet are pretty close to the same design. I found these fantastic blingy moss green round Chinese crystals that matched the focals perfect. I just followed my heart to create whatever I had availabe in my bead supplies. Round black crystals and purple bicones to pick up the colors of the focal beads.

Components: Originally made this illusion for myself. I was complemented by a close friend. I decided it was for her to have. My greatest joy is in the giving. I found beads of the colors within the focals to work around with. When worn it is very unique as the beads float.

Components: Beautiful green ceramic Asian design beads to enhance the panda lampwork beads. I also found these fantastic silver beads that fit perfect. The necklace is chunky; but, it works well.

Components: All three ladies have the major part of their bodies with a large rectangle focal bead. I used whatever I found in my beading supplies to create their persona. I have yet to attach pins in the back of them with E6000 glue. Once the pins are secured I'm ready to show off my ladies in bead style !!

Components: This necklace is a combination of different sized magnesite beads connected with Vintaj natural brass chain. The glass beads are champagne colored Chinese crystal which add to the vintage look. Also used are tiny 3mm dark bronze glass beads.