Designs by Miannda
Roman mosaic cuff and earrings
Inspired by the ancient Roman mosaics.
Components: Labradorite, Lapis, Czech glass ammonite beads, size 11 TOHO seed beads, square seed beads, rice pearls
Emerald Green Malachite Bib Necklace and Earring Set
It all started when krystonejewelry (http://www.krystonejewelry.com/) mentioned that she buys cabochons on ebay. I don't know why it never occurred...
Components: Malachite, TOHO seed beads, brass findings and components
Black Onyx Bead Embroidery Necklace
Beautiful Honey Tiger Eye cabochon is surrounded by bead embroidered black and bronze japanese seed and bugle beads. Each bead is individually sewn...
Components: Honey Tiger Eye, TOHO #11 seed beads, Bronze bugle beads, Black Onyx, Bronze faceted glass crystals
Tibetan Secret bracelet and earrings set
Made with 12mm brown circle agate spaced with brass heishi beads and finished with a beautiful brass toggle.
Bracelet measures 7.5 inches....
Bracelet measures 7.5 inches....
Components: Brown circle agate, brass components
Onyx Flower cuff bracelet tutorial
Happy New Year to all my fellow Limabeaders! Hope you enjoy this tutorial. I tried to make it as simple and clear as possible.
Components: Adirondack Sunset Orange Alcohol Ink 15ml, Adirondack Wild Plum Alcohol Ink 15ml, E-6000 adhesive, Crafter's Pick - The Ultimate! Glue, Lacy's Stiff Stuff beading foundation, Ultra Suede backing, Bronze cuff blank, TOHO Metallic Moss Round 11/0 Seed Bead, TOHO Metallic Moss Round 15/0 Seed Bead, TOHO Montana Blue (with Oxblood Lining) Round 11/0 Seed Bead, TOHO Opaque Oxblood Round 15/0 Seed Bead, TOHO Rainbow Light Sapphire (with Opaque Teal Lining) Round 11/0 Seed Bead, TOHO Higher Metallic Frosted Carnival Round 11/0 Seed Bead, Oxblood Crystal Faceted Rondelle 4mm, TOHO One-G Thread
Bead embroidered cuff
Trying to mix traditional bead embroidery with more modern material for a stylish, up-to-date look.
Components: Malachite, various TOHO seed beads, bronze bugle beads, fresh water pearls, jean and suede backing
Poppy Fields cuff bracelet
My first bead embroidered cuff bracelet. It is not perfect as I made initial template incorrectly and had to redraw after I started the embroidery....
Components: Onyx cabochon and various TOHO seed beads, brass cuff bracelet
Russian Tales earrings
Inspired by all the Russian folk tales that are firmly stuck in my head, thanks to my dear grandmother.
Components: #11 TOHO seed beads, Tiger Eye glass cabochons, gold platted findings.
Poppy Field necklace
As soon as I saw the round onyx cabochon, I had a picture in mind for this necklace. Bead embroidered necklace, bead crochet rope, gun metal clasp...
Components: Onyx beads and cabochons, #11 TOHO seed beads, gun metal findings
Galaxy Gold Set
Wanted to try something different with this one and combine different techniques for a more modern look. Titanium druzy nuggets remind me of...
Components: Seed beads, gold-plated chain and brass findings, titanium druzy nuggets.
Purple Dragonfly necklace
This necklace was made-to-order. The woman wanted something purple and green (that is all she said), everything else was up to me. She did not see...
Components: Japanese seed beads, Czech glass button and glass beads, amethyst cabochon, fresh water pearls, brass findings. All components with the exception of the glass button are from Limabeads.
Northern Seas Mermaid necklace
Another mermaid necklace, this one inspired by the rough and cold seas of the North.
Components: TOHO size 11 seed beads in various colors, large Czech glass button, bronzite, copper chain and components
Marina Azul necklace
Wanted to make something to compliment the large Czech glass button. Tried to use all the colors of the sea, as I see them and create waves with...
Components: Large Czech glass button, size 11 and 8 TOHO seed bead, magatama seed beads
Third Eye druzy necklace
I've had this agate druzy cabochon for a long time before I really knew what to do with it. I had to pull apart two of the initial designs, they...
Components: TOHO size 11 seed beads in different colors, druzy agate cabochon, Czech glass beads, copper chain and components, Lacy's Stiff Stuff foundation, Ultra Suede backing.
Sunflower honey
This design started with this fresh pick, which in its turn was inspired by the large sunflower czech glass button. Bead embroidered pendant on a...
Components: TOHO #11 seed beads, Honey Tiger Eye, Tiger Eye and Czech glass beads, honey bee charm
Indian Summer
Fall is just around the corner and I can feel its fresh breath in the Northern wind.
Components: Large repurposed jasper bead, #11 TOHO seed beads, #8 TOHO seed bead, Czech glass beads, copper components and chain
Winter Sun
Found this white agate cabochon for $1 and just had to make an all white piece.
Components: White agate cabochon, #11 TOHO seed beads, magatama clear crystal bead edge
Coral Reef necklace
One more necklace from a blend of seed beads. This blend is a "happy accident". I spilled some beads into some other beads from another project and...
Components: TOHO #11 seed beads, magatama beads, fossil coral cabochon, pewter cones
Desert Sunrise
This is my first necklace that was inspired by a Fresh Pick (one more is in the works in the same color palette). Bead embroidered bronzite...
Components: Bronzite cabochon, assorted TOHO size 11 seed beads, magatama seed beads
Lilypad necklace
Lilypad inspired necklace. Bead embroidered pendant with a bead crochet rope. All beads and seed beads are from Limabeads. Czech glass button is...
Components: TOHO seed beads, czech glass beads, copper cones, peridots
