It takes forever to
bead a spiral when using tiny beads like these. That needle is an inch
long quilting between and the spiral will be 5 inches across when
complete. These aren't exactly delica beads I don't think but similar. I
got them from my favorite bead shop in Eau Claire, WI and I believe
they were antique Czechoslovakian ones. They are not uniform in size and
I'm struggling with spacing, but basically it is just taking a long
time because they are so small. I spaced them out in a different section
where I was doing small spirals, but with gaps one loses the spiral
altogether. Fortunately, this is the only large motif using these. If it
does not use up all that I have, I'm considering filling in the gaps on those other spirals with more beads.
6 comments:
Those beads look like Czech 3-cuts. I love those things. You likely know the Delicas are Japanese, and yes, they're extremely uniform...which is why I never liked them much!
Don't be so hard on yourself....it looks good to me.
You know, painting is a whole lot faster --snort--
Just teasing 'cause I see that this is a road I'm resigned never to explore, let alone travel:-)
I really like this! Spirals are one of my all-time favorite designs.
Wow that does look time consuming, but it will be so worth it when you are done. And as I always say.."Better you than me."
Hi Sheila!
Wow, the pace can be slow but your effort shows itself: I can see a considerable progress in your newest picture.
I am happy that more people comments your artwork, too.
Thanks so much for sharing your achievements, it is too much inspiring.
A great weekend!
Post a Comment