Please note that I have NEVER EVER incorporated sequins in my jewelry pieces so this was definitely a challenge for me. With that said, I absolutely had a blast creating this piece.
I started by cutting out my backing (Lacy's Stiff Stuff) - Please don't judge my messy bead mat - I create best in a bit of disorganization.
Then I bezelled the various cabochons to the backing.
I started adding beads but I was uncertain when or where to incorporate the sequins so I just decided to let the sequins fall where they may (hence the name). There is no rhyme or reason to the design, just a lot of beads and some cabs (and let us not forget the sequins).
I trimmed the whole bracelet in matte black seed beads using the picot technique
Then I added an ultra suede backing in a dark purple
And lastly, I added a hook and eye clasp in black tone
View from the far right side
View from the far left
And a view of the middle of the bracelet
It is a perfect, comfortable fit and I love it!
I am thankful to have found this technique of incorporating sequins into my designs and I am excited to use sequins more and more as I continue to design more jewelry pieces.
Please take some time to look at the pieces created by other participants of this blog hop, I am certain you will find the experience fun and inspirational.
Sequintastic Participants!
Mandi, http://www.beadcircle.com
Skylar, http://brisingbeads.blogspot.com
Cyndi, http://beading-arts.com
Eleanor, http://eleanorpigman.blogspot.com
Jasvanti, http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
Mischelle, http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com
Labweorc, http://labweorc.wordpress.com
Wow Dee, your cuff is gorgeous! I love all the different colors and cabs you used and how you filled in the spaces here and there with sequins to give just the right accent and flare.
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Looks like the sequins fell in all the right places! What a beautiful bracelet. I also work best in a bit of a mess. I find I have "happy accidents" when I have beads spread all over, sometimes they gravitate towards eachother in ways I might not have imagined.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely work! I agree with Liz that the sequins fell in the right places.
ReplyDeleteYou did a stunning job, Dee, and I'm so glad you signed up for the blog hop. I hope you keep working with sequins. <3
Very pretty! I like how the sequins form resting places between the lines of beadwork. Little reflecting pools.
ReplyDeleteAnd I had to smile at your bead mat, because you should see my bead table on a good day. I can't seem to create without making a mess - the bigger the better.
Stunning cuff, I just love all the colors you used. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour cuff is simply stunning!! Very well designed
ReplyDeleteLovely cuff! A very good use of the sequins, nestling them between the beads like that. Well done!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Dee! Love the 3D quality and the colors you have used. Really fun ;-)
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