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I make beads that when feel like making them and store them in embroidery floss boxes to use later. I typically have two full boxes at any given time. Then, when I want to make a piece of jewelry I open the boxes and work from what I've already made. If someone requests a specific kind of bead(s) for their jewelry, I may sit down and create the beads, bake them, and put the jewelry together. Odds are, I already have a backstock of beads that would satisfy the order. |
| The picture on the right shows examples of different techniques I use. The best way to create a variety of bead styles is to experiment on your own. Even with the simple and slightly harder techniques found on this page, you could create hundreds of different looking beads. Use your imagination! |
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| I don't hang on to the majority of my jewelry. The best part for me is giving the piece to someone else and watching them enjoy it. I'm also very naughty about documenting what I make with photographs. However, there are still photos in this gallery that can give you an idea of what your completed work will look like |
| This is my favorite necklace. I've worn it almost every day for the past two years and it still looks brand new. |
| I made this necklace and bracelet set for my younger sister. The beads are strung on elastic, which works especially well for younger people who may lose jewelry that has a closure. Notice that many of the beads match the necklace above. Little sisters like that sort of thing. |
| This is another bracelet I made for my sister. The colors are much less... loud... than the necklace I wear. Simple color combinations can work very well. |