Sunday 4 January 2009

Work in Progress






These gorgeous wooden beads which I bought from eandebungalow's etsy shop are waiting to be joined up with some wet-felted beads I made. I wasn't sure what colour roving to use, but plumped in the end for something lighter than the wood, as the rich tones really need to be shown off. When I was felting the beads I squished them a bit flatter on the top, so that they echo the little spacer beads. The wooden beads are so silky soft and they remind me of mussel-shells in their shape. I hope I can do them justice in the necklace I'm making. The finished item will probably go into my etsy shop , if I'm happy with it!

8 comments:

Margaret Garrood said...

Congratulations on your first blog- I love the beads!

Zuda Gay Pease said...

Your blog is looking great, Chrissie!! I can't wait to see the bracelet when you list it, your components are lovely.

Chauncey said...

Chrissie, your blog is lookin' good! Those beads are lovely.

E and E Bungalow said...

I love the title of your blog! Thanks for featuring the beads, and I can't wait to see how you pair them with the felt beads! The wet felted beads you made are so cool looking - love the color.

On a Whimsey said...

Wonderful start to a great blog!! The beads look lovely and I am sure the finished article will fly of the shelf!

Chrissie said...

Oh what a lovely surprise this morning to find all your great welcoming comments! It's very encouraging after all the gnashing of teeth I did to get this blog up and running - 'steep learning curve' doesn't begin to describe it!!

Nuvofelt said...

LOL, blogging is seductive. Now where have I heard that before? Keep it up - and show us the finished necklace as soon as it's done!

Anonymous said...

Good luck with your blog. The necklace looks great.