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Chatter
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“No coiled wire here. Just wrapped it around the yarn in various places.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“Is that one more of your coiled wire bead creations on there, too?
Love it…” read »- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Perfect! Not too little, not too much!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Definitely rock-your-socks blue!
…” read » - on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Lovely necklace! I think it looks perfect! and you are a sweetie to take in fosters!…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Absolutely adorable! There is nothing I would ever touch on this design!! Did you rearrange it…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“These are so frickin' cool!!!! I really really like the flat wire you wrapped into the…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“All just groovy, baby! These put me back into flower child mode!
…” read » - on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely and elegant! You can wear it with anything!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wanda, your comment had me in stitches!!! (they cost HOW muuch, dear? ) OMG I…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Great job! I love the kyanite and I can totally see why those pearls are your…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love this, Susie!! I do think after seeing the redo that I like the turquoise better…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I love it, Cindy! I agree with Kate!
…” read » - on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love this!! Between you and Deb and like she said, Asia, I have enough inspiration to…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“I thought the same thing as Deb.
Love the design!…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Oh my gosh again at your dogs!!! Eli has such an adorable smile.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Thank you all for your kind words. I am working on the greenish yellow dragonfly pendant…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“TY you all, I am glad you like it.…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“The new design is shown in the first two pictures and the old is the second…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is very pretty. I like how you used the lucite flowers.…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Thank you Laud. I fell in love with the pendant. I bought a bunch…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“If you haven't please post the new design. Would love to see it.…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Very pretty pearls! I made a necklace like this one a couple years ago and had…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thank you all for the wonderful comments. No the feathers were already on him. I have…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Fantastic design! I agree when you're working on a stitching and weaving piece, take your time!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Such a fabulous necklace! My daughter knows better than to throw away anything that could remotely…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“The owl is so awesome! Did you add the feathers? Such a novel idea! My granddaughter…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I just love the dragonfly theme! Gorgeous necklace!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Ahhhhhhhhhh Red!!! Red is my favorite color! Everything about this design is wonderful! 1…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Very pretty and feminine. It does have a vintage theme to it and I love the…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Peggy, your starfish prendant is so pretty. The whole necklace is a beautiful tribute to your…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Great design! love the flowers. CUTE!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Too cute for words - - in my wierd head it would make a real conversation-piece…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“The owl is so so cute!!! Cute necklace altogether.…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is so very clever, Cindy ! You have a definite creative talent for seeing…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is so sweetly Retro, can't help but love it!…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“Those copper tubes are pretty fabulous, Cindy, Great designs and you have such amazing wire-wrapping…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Very pretty! That little bit of green just seems to make it all pop. Love it!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
Origami Beauty
About this design:
Another Handmade Origami Bead Necklace.
Components:
Handmade Origami Beads, Brown Crystals, Red Jasper Stone, Gold Bead Caps, Gold Spacer Beads and Gold Toggle Clasp.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Oct 22, 2010 at 9:45 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:OMG this is beautiful! Are you making these beads the same way as the others? I really love this paper!
On Oct 22, 2010 at 10:29 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Very lovely! these almost look like clossine beads I really love them!!!
On Oct 23, 2010 at 3:15 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:so pretty!!
On Oct 23, 2010 at 8:26 am #
Linda Talbott says:Gorgeous … love the paper beads, in fact, they amaze me. You are definitely on a roll (pun intended).
On Oct 23, 2010 at 11:21 am #
NY Bella says:Love this! very pretty!
On Oct 23, 2010 at 11:44 am #
Lynn g says:So colorful, what a beauty.
On Oct 23, 2010 at 12:28 pm #
The Dud says:Thanks, everyone. These are necklaces that I am making for my first show in December. The beads are easy to make, but very time consuming.
Amanda for the Origami beads, I cit 1″ wide by 24″ long gold wrapping paper and roll it into a barrel. Then, I take my Origami paper and cut it to fit the barrel and glue it on. I then put a sealant on it, varnish it and then glue the bead caps to the barrels for a more finished look. The pictures I posted here were before I had glued the bead caps on and finished off the necklace.
Here is a picture of some Japanese Washi paper that I just bought for my next project!
On Oct 23, 2010 at 3:16 pm #
sunny chick says:Beautiful! Your beads are amazing!
On Oct 23, 2010 at 7:07 pm #
Anita QoG Funny Chick says:Beautiful beads! & GREAT necklace!!
On Oct 23, 2010 at 7:35 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:Reminds me of venetain beads, beautiful!
On Oct 23, 2010 at 9:51 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:Wow, the paper you have for the next project is pretty too. Thank you for the instructions. I wish I could have you sit and teach me how to do this (I learn so much better hands on, must be the teacher part of my personality). I am going to buy ModPodge tomorrow and prepare to try this.
By the way, do you sell your beads?
On Oct 23, 2010 at 9:57 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:WOW..yeah you could definitely make a ton of money selling the beads. They are awesome! I am sure they take forever to make. Do you find the paper then look for beads to match or the other way around. They remind me of those projects we used to make when we were little. We would wrap the magazine paper around a pencil and then put the tubes on a soup can…remember?? didn’t we all make one of those for our parents when we were little?
On Oct 24, 2010 at 11:23 am #
Harmony on Strings says:These are lovely
On Oct 24, 2010 at 9:28 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Fabulous!!! This sounds like fun to do, so many possibilities, your paper (next and here) is so gorgeous, it adds a whole new dimension to beading!!