new necklace and need help with a necklace

I love the first necklace with the hollow. I can't put my finger on the other one because I suck at design. I know someone here will be able to help though.

I like it. Its kind of organic yet organized. Perhaps a few more stone chips. Other than that I like it a lot. Diana

OMTP!!

I love them both, and I think that braid is perfect. But, I think the wire wrap takes away from it somehow. It adds an element of "harshness" to an otherwise very organic, flowing piece.

Are you sure you've not done this before? You're a natural!

Thanks Margie,

The only thing about that is that I couldn't figure out how to make it multiple strands by doing this. I think I could only get one strand through the holes in the vessel. How would I add more strands?

Jerri

Ok, I'll work on this. I just don't know how to string it without the wire. I can get one strand through the holes, but I'm not sure I could get any more.

Jerri

I think I do want to add more chips. Thanks. It helps when someone else agrees!

Jerri

Thanks Starlia,

With my shoulder problem, I usually can't wear anything to heavy, and sometimes not even something light. I like this a lot.

Jerri

What type of thread or wire are you using?

I should have read your reply to Candace before asking that question. Duh

Why not make a separate loop strung from the same seed beads used in the braid? Make a circle that would go through the handle and the braid similar to your wire wrapped one. I hope that makes sense. It's always easier for me to show someone than to explain it. grrrr

I got what you meant just fine:) Another way to put it is to make a connector ring of seed beads, put that thru the handles, and put the strands thru the connector. That way, you have your connector (that is taking the place of the wire wrap) as big or small as you need it to get as many strands in there as you need.

Ok, I had to read this a couple times, but I think I get you. I was thinking the connector would also make two strands on each side, but if I make a closed connector, I could put on as many strands as I wanted!

I'm using accuflex.

Jerri

That's exactly it, Jerri! Thank you for the assist Candace, you're a dear.

BTW, I taught myself the spiral and it's a lot of fun and opens the door and mind to possibilities. If you have the time you should take the class. I believe our friend Sooz would agree.

Sooz likes to spiral. Counter clockwise I believe. ;-) Diana

I have a liking for threes, and I think I'd add some to the hollow. I would add a couple beads to the focal to frame the hollow, probably including a little more silver. I would also do some threes to the crystals, for two reasons. Swarovski bicones are very sharp and scratchy, and thus irritate my neck. If you put something the same size on either side of them they won't be so scratchy. I think pyrite would be a nice match with the base color of the bead. And besides, I like triples, because they have more substance.

I like the vessel and the braid. The topaz crystals bring out the color of the lip of the vessel, but I think adding citrine would compliment the soft gold on the body of the vessel. I like the amazonite with it but would like to see even more of those blues that the vessel has.

As always, free advise is worth what you pay for it!

Tina

Ok, another dumb question. If I make loops that go through the handle holes, I'm going to have to have a crimp somewhere, or would you use thread and have a knot. I worry about the thread being stong like the accuflex or beadalon. What kind of thread would you use?

None of your questions are dumb, Jerri. I think you just broke one of RCB's sacred rules! Just for that, you have to sit there and contemplate my answer. Ha!

You could use a crimp but I wouldn't. I'd get me some nymo D or silamide in a matching or neutral color, both threads would allow several passes through the beads.

You can connect the vessel and the braid at the same time as making the loop. After threading your needle (I prefer size 12 beading needle) string on one bead and pass through this bead again, leaving a

Run your thread through the handle and the bottom of the braid and start adding enough beads to create a loop. Once you have enough beads strung onto your thread, pass your needle through your stopper bead first and continue through the rest.

Pull your thread to close the loop (no big gaps should show between the beads). Pass through the beads again in the same fashion for reinforcement, always ending at your stopper bead. Knot the tail and the working thread, bury the thread by passing through the beads at least one more time. Yes you could use clear nail polish on the knot. Cut thread, then thread the tail through your needle and bury it by passing through the beads.

Practice the loop first and have fun!

PS - if I left something out, I know someone will fill in the gaps or make corrections where needed.