Beadwork
Magazine: February/March 2007Knotted Treasures
In the
February/March 2007 issue of Beadwork Magazine, I have a fun knotted project
using one of my favorite color schemes: blues/greens. This rich lariat is
meant to be worn wrapped twice around the neck with a tiered effect as shown
above. The double strands of the lariat design create a more substantial
lariat with added texture. The design is great for using leftover beads in
a complementary palette. Mesh ribbons from my friends, Janell and Gary
Botto of Specialty Beads, add
a fiber influence to the design. You will find the project from pages 78
to 80. Add a dot of G-S Hypo Cement to the ends of each of the wire mesh
after twisting to avoid fraying. I hope you enjoy making this luscious
piece.
In this same issue, some of my favorite bead instructors and friends have
projects. Don't forget to check out the wonderful projects from Marcia
Decoster (pgs 40-42), Leslee Frumin
(pgs 86-87) and Liz Smith (pgs
68-69). My talented friend Jean Yates, of Pretty
Kitty Dog Moon Jewelry, has also incorporated some lavender Victoria
beads into a fun bracelet and earring ensemble called "Keys
to My Heart". This is a free web project from Beadwork.