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Millefiori Bracelet
About this design:
I was gifted a lot of Millefiori beads so I’ve been trying to use them. These yellow Millefiori’s have a touch of blue in them so I’ve paired them with some blue beads. I’m not really sure if this combination works so I may take this piece apart and remake with yellow beads. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this. Thank you!
Components:
Millefiori beads, blue glass square beads and round beads, faceted gold hematite.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 16, 2023 at 1:11 pm #
JenJouterie says:The blue sets off the beads perfectly — it picks up on the blue centers and draws the eye. If you changed to yellow, the millefiori effect would get lost. Beautiful combo. At first glance I thought it was cloisonné.
On Mar 16, 2023 at 2:14 pm #
Melody F says:I like the combination. All yellow would not stand out like this does.
On Mar 16, 2023 at 3:23 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I agree that the blue brings out the blue in the millefiori! I think the blue would be lost with the all yellow beads. It is perfect just the way it is now.
On Mar 16, 2023 at 5:31 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Works for me Althea. Just lovely. I really like millefiori beads and you used them beautifully.
On Mar 16, 2023 at 9:41 pm #
sweetjane says:I agree with everyone else…blue and yellow are great together regardless. Remember this…all colors of nature go together.
On Mar 16, 2023 at 10:17 pm #
Althea A says:Thanks for the positive feedback, everyone! I’ll keep this bracelet as it is. I really appreciate having such a wonderful group of beaders I can ask for feedback from.
On Mar 17, 2023 at 12:44 am #
MH says:I love it as it is and I’m so glad you’re using the millefiori beads.
On Mar 18, 2023 at 3:14 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Ditto to all of the above… Sunshine and blue sky, perfect!
On Mar 21, 2023 at 2:05 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Perfect combo–definitely leave it as is!