I finally finished my pearl project, I am pleased to report! My challenge was to create something original with this lovely strand of pearls I got from ArtBeads:
I decided to make a pendant piece which I could wear this winter:
The finished pendant necklace just glows with ambient lighting. I used just five of the pearls as my focal point for the pendant. 3 strands of Japanese delica beads surrounding each pearl to add interest, and the peyote stitching adds to the overall piece, as well as functions as a beaded bail. I purchased a strand of smaller olive pearls to use as the necklace.
This is a beginner’s beading project, by the way. All you need is a quick lesson in flat peyote in order to create it. There is an elegence in the simplicity of the pendant, I believe.
Longtime Blog readers have noticed that I support ArtBeads.com the last few months. That is because I am honored to be a part of the ArtBeads.com Blogging Designer’s program for the ArtBeads blog.
My first Project I designed for this program was the quilted and freeform beaded bag with the lovely copper enamel pendant. My next project will feature some Swarovski Crystals that I showed the other day. I love the challenge to create something original using a variety of materials.
Keep watching to see what I make for my next ArtBead challenge! Hugs, Carla
Stunning!!! All of your beading work is gorgeous – but this one is my favorite – at least until I see your next piece.
You have got to be kidding — a beginner project??? I love this one — it’s so beautiful!!! I have beads but have done nothing but simple one-strand necklaces and a few earrings. You are just beyond belief.
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Absolutely beautiful!
Yes, a beginner’s project. Barb, if we sat down together and I showed you, you would see how easy it is to create.
Thank you, Carol, Vicki and Barb!
Oh Carla, that pearl pendant is beautiful!
Wow, that looks great! I never tried beading before but looking at your work and the links in your post I would love to try it. But I am afraid I don’t have the time for another hobby…
Beatrice in Germany
Love the overall shape, and the 3 strands of beads over the pearls are GORGEOUS! They just look so right together.
Just based on my personal aesthetic, a basic ultra long pearl necklace with the 3-strand treatment would be KILLER.
Thanks, Kang! The pearl necklace upper part was just for photography purposes… I have several ideas in my head for the necklace- definitely needs to be special!
Yes, I hold you fully responsible for the huge order of swarovskis I placed the other night! Those cosmic rings are gorgeous, even though I have not the slightest idea what I will do with them yet – other than admire! I expect they’ll eventually end up on a quilt.
LOL Emma! I admit I placed an extra order myself!
Beads + quilts are a good mixture of techniques. I would love to see what you do with them! Carla
The pendant is gorgeous.
Gorgeous Carla.
Carla, The pendant is simply beautiful. I have not done any jewelry making, although my friends have tried to encourage me to try. I was not much interested UNTIL I SAW YOUR PENDANT. Now THAT is something I would wear. Most of what I see around here is not something I would wear. I’m a winter palatte and those colors would go great with rich fall/winter colors. Thanks for inspiring me.
Wow, that is stunning. You are amazing.
What an eye for design you have! I think we need to plan a retreat soon! *wink* *wink*
Yes, I miss working with metal and hanging out with you! Hope your dad is feeling better and that you are getting some rest.
You are simply AMAZING….. If I could find better words for your creativity I would use them LOL….. Love it Carla, hope all is well…. Hugs Ronda
WOW!! That is wonderful and there is no way on God’s green Earth that I could do that as a beginner….nope, wouldn’t happen.
Karen A.
This looks so beautifully crafted. It’s wonderful, Carla.