I've been sucked in by the beadweaving bug...!
Yep folks, I'm talking about peyote here (the bead technique, not the drug. Just clarifying!). I've been trying to get the hang of peyote, on and off, for a couple of years, but each time I try, I give up in disgust.
And you know what the trick is?
1. A proper, flexible, beading needle (bliss!)
2. Delica beads! They're so uniform, the work just fits together like a jigsaw puzzle - awesome!
Anyway, my new Delica beads have been arriving over the past couple of days. Here's my new collection:
Yep folks, I'm talking about peyote here (the bead technique, not the drug. Just clarifying!). I've been trying to get the hang of peyote, on and off, for a couple of years, but each time I try, I give up in disgust.
And you know what the trick is?
1. A proper, flexible, beading needle (bliss!)
2. Delica beads! They're so uniform, the work just fits together like a jigsaw puzzle - awesome!
Anyway, my new Delica beads have been arriving over the past couple of days. Here's my new collection:
And here's my old collection (now just relegated to filler beads - NOT TO BE USED FOR PEYOTE WORK!):
I had a shuffle about in my studio, and even created a proper space for them! I just need to buy more of the little plastic tubes to store them in, so I can see them more easily at a glance. Here's their new home:
And here's what I've peyoted so far (to be added to the website this weekend-ish):
Ahhhhh...bliss!
~A
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2 comments:
Hi Amanda
Love the look of your new blog and your latest pieces.
Will try in a day or so to start bloging in the other one.Thanks for setting it up.Can now use both hands on the keyboard. YUP..
Hey Edith :) Thanks so much for your feedback, glad you like the blog revamp! And looking forward to seeing all your comments etc on the new BD blog as well - great news that you are now back to being a 2-hand typist - woot woot!
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