Mission "I beadder do this"

[wh..sh]

Ok, I started by making a small 2 row bracelet (nothing fancy and it's not perfect at all). I am going to do more multi strand projects before I venture into the big one.

The best thing is, I wore it to work this morning and this lady in my department loved it and loved the colors. So, I gave it to her.
She is SOOOO happy, she is been showing it around to few people and even modelled for me She is so cute! This is TOTALLY worth the effort.

[junglesmacks]

Look at youuuuuuuuuu, Whooshy! Nice work

[wh..sh]

Look at youuuuuuuuuu, Whooshy! Nice work

Thanks JS. I swear I will make you proud I feel like a 5 yr old Martha Stewart.

[junglesmacks]

Look at youuuuuuuuuu, Whooshy! Nice work

Thanks JS. I swear I will make you proud I feel like a 5 yr old Martha Stewart.

Aww, you already have. I remember someone not that long ago lamenting about the system, people, not having a creative outlet, etc... ..and nowwwwww just look 'atcha.

[wh..sh]

Aww, you already have. I remember someone not that long ago lamenting about the system, people, not having a creative outlet, etc... ..and nowwwwww just look 'atcha.

Evolving I say...

And remind me to give you a BIG hug when I see you on playa

[junglesmacks]

And remind me to give you a BIG hug when I see you on playa

I won't need to 'cause I'll tackle you first..

[wh..sh]

Tried a smaller version of what I eventually want to achieve.



Ultimately, I am going to follow this pattern to sort of make a cover up, close to this shawl thing but nothing like it if that makes any sense...

I am sort of hunting for shoulder clasps to make the design I want. So far no luck. Anyone ever used shoulder clasp for jewelry?

[junglesmacks]

Beautiful!!!! Look at youuuuuuuuuuuuu, Whooshy..

[wh..sh]

Beautiful!!!! Look at youuuuuuuuuuuuu, Whooshy..

I can't wait to finish making what's in my head, but finding proper tools is proving difficult.

[junglesmacks]

Beautiful!!!! Look at youuuuuuuuuuuuu, Whooshy..

I can't wait to finish making what's in my head, but finding proper tools is proving difficult.

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Like how? I assume you're utilizing your full Google-fu powers at this point?

[wh..sh]

Baring the risk of exposing my drawing skills in public, here's what my design sort of looks like... **cough** If we are done laughing lets move on...
The pattern will follow both front and back. I need a shoulder clasp or some kind of hold that would open/close. I have googled to my knowledge of where I could find such a clasp.
Not knowing technical names for things doesn't help either.

[ygmir]

Baring the risk of exposing my drawing skills in public, here's what my design sort of looks like... **cough** If we are done laughing lets move on...
The pattern will follow both front and back. I need a shoulder clasp or some kind of hold that would open/close. I have googled to my knowledge of where I could find such a clasp.
Not knowing technical names for things doesn't help either.

seems some things are missing in that drawing.

[junglesmacks]

I need a shoulder clasp or some kind of hold that would open/close. I have googled to my knowledge of where I could find such a clasp.

I've googled "shoulder clasp" myself but didn't find anything..

Although, I searched for "beading forums" and found sites such as this one that seem pretty active. I would bet that making the same type of post there would yield better/great results..

[DanusLight]

wh..sh, can you explain, what is in your head for the dark shoulder area where you want the clasp to be? Please try to put into words if you can .. thanks !!

[wh..sh]

I need a shoulder clasp or some kind of hold that would open/close. I have googled to my knowledge of where I could find such a clasp.

I've googled "shoulder clasp" myself but didn't find anything..

Although, I searched for "beading forums" and found sites such as this one that seem pretty active. I would bet that making the same type of post there would yield better/great results..

Registering there right now... let me see what I can find out from that forum. Thanks!

[delle]

Go, YOU!!!

It's fun isn't it?



Now. Get over to FireMountain, as Eric already suggested, and check out their wares. Under clasps, you have a thing called a slidelock which, although not identical to the clasp you've shown, is just what you might need!

http://www.firemountaingems.com/clasps.asp?navsrc=2

And they do ship. I've bought loads from them.


Do you have a good fishingtackle box yet? If not, get yourself a good one. A big one.

You're going to need it before too long. (just trust me on that one)

[wh..sh]

wh..sh, can you explain, what is in your head for the dark shoulder area where you want the clasp to be? Please try to put into words if you can .. thanks !!

It's hard to explain because I am not yet sure what I have in mind will work. I want something that will hold jewelry in place on the shoulder and at the same time act as end bars.
I know this information is not sufficient... but that's all I know myself.

[wh..sh]

Go, YOU!!!

It's fun isn't it?



Now. Get over to FireMountain, as Eric already suggested, and check out their wares. Under clasps, you have a thing called a slidelock which, although not identical to the clasp you've shown, is just what you might need!

http://www.firemountaingems.com/clasps.asp?navsrc=2

And they do ship. I've bought loads from them.


Do you have a good fishingtackle box yet? If not, get yourself a good one. A big one.

You're going to need it before too long. (just trust me on that one)

YES!! Slide lock clasp is what I think I need... technical words I say I think that would work with my design of having the same pattern front and back.
Thanks a ton! Now I have to find one that would be as wide as my shoulder. Not sure what's the maximum number of strands I can find.

I do have a small fishingtackle box handed to me down by this generous leather artist I guess I will need one if I get into it full fledged.
I also spoke to a jewelry maker and she pointed me another website called riogrande.com.

[delle]

I didn't catch the drift of your shoulder thing until now..... The earlier clasps were more for attaching. THIS might be interesting:

http://www.firemountaingems.com/Shop/Sp ... atch&T=T1B

It would allow you to continue the beading thru around the back of the neck (or not), but tapering in to the slidelock (2 threads per loop at the finish?)

[wh..sh]

I didn't catch the drift of your shoulder thing until now..... The earlier clasps were more for attaching. THIS might be interesting:

http://www.firemountaingems.com/Shop/Sp ... atch&T=T1B

It would allow you to continue the beading thru around the back of the neck (or not), but tapering in to the slidelock (2 threads per loop at the finish?)

Interesting! That's a great idea! I was looking at the strand separators but was unsure because it wouldn't unlock. Joining it with slide lock is a great idea.
I might have to make a test version with fewer strands to see how that would work.

Basically I was thinking of making the front and back piece as two exclusive multi-strand necklaces (strands that would cover the width of shoulder) with slide locks at each end.
The idea is, to wear as a cover up (both front and back) I just need to attach the two exclusive pieces on both shoulder.
This also gives me an option to wear it just as front piece when needed. See what I am saying?

Thanks Delle!! You have no idea how helpful you are

[wh..sh]

seems some things are missing in that drawing.

By missing you mean my drawing skills (which is clearly non-existent)?

[ygmir]

seems some things are missing in that drawing.

By missing you mean my drawing skills (which is clearly non-existent)?

well, no, you draw fine.

I was thinking the model being more anatomically correct.........so we can tell just how that lays out........

[wh..sh]

Ahh, I didnt draw the diddeys...

[Drawingablank]

What if you terminate both ends in strand separators. Affix the outer edge together and use just a simple clasp on the inner edge. That should allow the neck to open enough to fit over your head, yet retain the appearance of the original design (the reddish orange radial lines in the original pic appear to be separators).

[wh..sh]

What if you terminate both ends in strand separators. Affix the outer edge together and use just a simple clasp on the inner edge. That should allow the neck to open enough to fit over your head, yet retain the appearance of the original design (the reddish orange radial lines in the original pic appear to be separators).

That certainly is one of the ideas on the list. Thanks
I would also need to consider the weight of the whole look.

[wh..sh]

So, last week while browing tv channels I came across the movie Avatar and this character Mo'at.
And to my shock, her jewelry!!!

I am not sure if I should be happy or bummed out that she is wearing the bead project I had in mind... (with little difference in design)
Now I know mine will not look THAT good

[trilobyte]

Yours will look great… and it will be real (as opposed to only existing as rendered images). I loved the costume design on avatar, even if it was just done virtually.

[wh..sh]

Yours will look great… and it will be real (as opposed to only existing as rendered images). I loved the costume design on avatar, even if it was just done virtually.

The costume is very well designed in the movie with special attention to detail, texture and so on.

[trilobyte]

Absolutely - I'd seen some featurette about the film that discussed the costume design, they spent over a year working out all the details and essentially designing and making each of the pieces 'worn' in the film.

[wh..sh]

So, this is what I have been upto.

I learnt peyote bead weaving and have been doing that (don't ask me why ).
I think I might use this as shoulder piece (make 2 shoulder pieces) and start stringing beads from/to this. Even attach this to some fabric.
That's just one of the ideas.

I have been visiting bead shops and talking to experts about the project. Unfortunately, there is no readymade accessories I could use for this (like slide locks, separators).
Figuring out the right shoulder piece is the key and the most important thing.

Amateur work (took me forever!)... I guess I can use bead loom to get a better looking weave.