Jennifer VanBenschten who writes Beading Daily announced a kumihimo challenge and I decided to participate. I have had the bobbins loaded for this project for about a year so this was the push I needed to finish this project. I made the strap and focal wrap for the necklace with kumihimo and beads. The enameled flower center was a pin that the mechanism was broken on. I could not find bead caps that I liked for this project so I made my own using polymer clay (first time I did that). I had planned on pushing the beads into the clay for some texture but this did not work out well so I attached the seed beads on wire and wound them around the caps. I used more of the wire to make the bail. A lucite flower completes the focal. I used brass wire to make my clasp. The link to post this for the challenge doesn't work so I am just posting it on my blog. I am glad that I finally finished this project.
This is a great disguise, Becky :) I love it when all the elements cooperate. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanx Monique, I am glad that you like my necklace.
ReplyDeletewonderful necklace! I've been meaning to give kumihimo a try ... I think I too have it loaded and waiting! ha!
ReplyDeleteThanx Cynthia. You will like kumihimo. It works up fast and is very flexible.
DeleteBeautiful kumihimo work. That's something I want to learn.
ReplyDeleteThanx Eileen. It is easy and works up fast. I think that you will like kumihimo.
DeleteOne of these days I'd love to try kumihimo! My oldest son learned it in a class in school last year and enjoyed it. Your necklace is stunning with so many great elements from my favorite colors to the beautiful focal! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanx Cindy. I'm glad that you like my design. I think that you will like kumihimo. It works up fast and is easy to do. It would look great with some of your wirework.
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