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on “Czech Glass Medley”:“Thank you, nutkitten. This is the bracelet that was featured on the Lima Beads homepage. …” read »
on “Czech Glass Medley”:“Was looking thru and you have some really nice bracelets, this is one of my favorites!…” read »
on “Easter Set”:“Very creative and a unique way to use ribbon clamps.…” read »
on “Easter Set”:“Love these bunnies! The ear folded down makes it really whimsical. It would be fun to…” read »
on “Rosebud Necklace”:“I love this necklace. Can’t wait to make it myself. …” read »
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on “Elephant Refresh”:“Yea Maddie Cat is just a gorgeous girl. Her name is Maddie because her left eye…” read »
on “Very Green Bracelet”:“What an amazing green bracelet with earrings to complete the ensemble. YUM!!! I just…” read »
on “Rustic Copper and Rhyolite”:“Pam, I'll do some ear rings. I still have small triangles and bunches of rhyolite…” read »
on “Very Green Bracelet”:“Oooops! Forgot the ear rings. Your definitely emerald ear rings sure are green! I…” read »
on “Very Green Bracelet”:“Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes and bracelets up to her elbows! …” read »
- on “Singing the Blues”:
“Going into the bracelet business? They are all so fantastic they should sell like hotcakes!…” read »
- on “Elephant Refresh”:
“Your chair runneth over with cats! The little calico is a cutie. I love calicos.…” read »
on “Cathedrals and Pearls”:“I especially like this bracelet Althea...the focal is great, and I love your choice of…” read »
on “Very Green Bracelet”:“This is another of your outstanding bracelets. The stones perfectly blend with each other. The…” read »
on “Singing the Blues”:“Another amazing bracelet! The Lampwork beads send this bracing to the top of amazing!…” read »
- on “Elephant Refresh”:
“Your necklace is beautiful, Deb! It looks a high-end piece from a she-she store.…” read »
- on “Elephant Refresh”:
“We have had 2 different cats suddenly appeared. We have had an orange striped cat…” read »
on “Another Floral Bracelet”:“Thank you, K Ralston, LRC, Stingray and Pam. I really appreciate all the positive feedback.…” read »
- on “Another Floral Bracelet”:
“Althea this is a gorgeous bracelet! I love the beads you chose.…” read »
- on “Another Floral Bracelet”:
“You really are on a roll! I love how your bracelets are almost symmetrical, it gives…” read »
- on “Very Green Bracelet”:
“Wow! Another gorgeous sweetjane bracelet. I really like your combination of beads and charms, specially the…” read »
- on “Crochet, Beads, Cord, Metal Chain”:
“This is so pretty. I love it. Ditto to all the comments.…” read »
on “Elephant Refresh”:“Maddie Cat Chair full of kittens DeManda and Lil' Bear …” read »
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“Maddie Cat Chair full of kittens DeMands and Lil' Bear …” read »
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“Dang it my photos didn't load right in that comment. That's 2 Bootsey photos and no…” read »
on “Elephant Refresh”:“Love the redo, it is fantastic!…” read »
- on “Elephant Refresh”:
“Thank you Althea and LRC. Love that you went right to the important stuff LRC, KITTENS!! So…” read »
- on “Elephant Refresh”:
“The colors in the "do-over" work much better with the pendant. Love all of the…” read »
- on “Elephant Refresh”:
“This is beautiful! The lava stone and carved soapstone beads go so well together and really…” read »
on “Cascade of Charms”:“Ditto to above. It's very pretty and elegant even for a Boho style.…” read »
- on “Another Floral Bracelet”:
“Another gorgeous bracelet with great color and an incredible selection of beads. Love the toggle…” read »
on “Crochet, Beads, Cord, Metal Chain”:“From boredom to beauty. Love the chain.…” read »
- on “A Sign of Spring”:
“I love finding stuff in my stash that I have forgotten about. Beading in the sun…” read »
- on “Butterflies Are Free”:
“Your friend is sure to like it. It has shine and flair.…” read »
on “Another Floral Bracelet”:“You have some gorgeous beads in this one. And you can never make too many bracelets.…” read »
on “Cathedrals and Pearls”:“Love this painted focal bead. The bright gold metal beads really compliment it's beauty. The pearls…” read »
- on “Butterflies Are Free”:
“For being fairly new to bracelets, they are all really pretty.…” read »
on “This and That”:“I love the earrings very statement/elegant. Nice bold cuff bracelet, too. I like to keep the…” read »
- on “Rustic Copper and Rhyolite”:
“With the main triangle point-down and the smaller ones point-up, this necklace is really well balanced.…” read »
Coastal Shores
About this design:
The imperfections in the recycled glass paired so nicely with the hand dyed silk string and natural hemp. There was a raw earthiness exposed by using these materials that I immediately started thinking about a coastal vibe for this piece. This is one of those designs that I started working on to be just a single strand and it evolved into this easygoing double.
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Begin by tying an overhand knot combining both the hemp and silk string. Make sure that you leave a good 3" of tails at the one end for creating a loop closure |
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Step 2: To secure your beads in place, first knot your 2 cords together, then string 1-3 beads onto the hemp, finishing off with another overhand knot, using both cords. Make sure not to pull the silk string tighter that the hemp, if anything it should be a touch looser. |
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Step 3: Once you are happy with the length of your necklace, create a loop at one end using both cords. At the other end, string a larger glass bead onto both cords to fit through the loop. Secure this bead by knotting approximately 3/4" from the end of the necklace. With the 2 tails following this knot, string on a smaller glass bead and knot in place approximately 1/2" down. |
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Step 4: For the inside strand, decide where you want the beaded strand to begin, in my necklace this was 5" down. Once that's decided, begin weaving the remaining long hemp length in and out of the gaps between the silk string and hemp. |
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Step 5: When I was done weaving hemp down, I made several overhand knots to strengthen the image of a rope. I made about 1" worth of knots, then strung on approximately 7" of beads. I knotted in between these beads at points where I thought I would help the necklace flow better. To finish, just repeat the 1" of knotting and weave back up your necklace and secure with knots at the closure bead. |
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On Mar 29, 2012 at 1:45 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Ali…this is just great! The recycled glass is so colorful,but it’s soft as well. Your designs are so unique and fun!
On Mar 30, 2012 at 12:27 pm #
sunny chick says:Love, love, love!
On Jul 24, 2012 at 5:05 pm #
Lyn F says:Love this, have some beach glass laying around, I’ll try it!
On Sep 29, 2012 at 12:03 pm #
Claire C says:Thanks for this clever and economical idea for a necklace. The use of the colored hemp and creative tying means I can continue beading even though I have no metal parts. Also I have shell beads which should combine really well with colored glass. Maybe some feathers in it, or macrame. You open doors of my mind with possibilities. Ali, you rock!
On Jan 31, 2013 at 4:38 pm #
Traci B says:I love the look of the African beads. I may have to play with.it