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Colors Of The Stone Winter
Skill Level: Intermediate
Description:
The central focal is a similar shape to a handheld mirror. The surreal cab of a woman with a castle on her head was selected in anticipation of European travel. Since castle pastures frequently have sheep, I took that thought and literally turned it on its head by adding a sheep to the bezel. Bead embroidery pairs well with freeform beading, it gives a more organic look that might not be achieved with other forms of beading. If you have some bead embroidery experience but haven't yet combined it with freeform, try this beginner-friendly project. Focal elements will be bezeled at home in advance (preferably) and then assembled in class via freeform peyote and a spiral peyote neckband.
Duration: 5 hours with break.
Techniques: Peyote bezels, flat peyote, and spiral peyote, brick stitch edging for bead embroidered components.
Kits are not required but will be available. Green Castle Kits include the entire central surreal focal element as shown, two cabochons for star-shaped bead woven auxiliary focals, a seed bead mix pack and lobster claw closure. Bead mix packs contain 15-11-10-8/0 seed beads, chips and miscellaneous bits for interest. Kits will be sent prior to class, US shipping $7. For you to make the best use of class time, it is highly recommended focals be bezeled prior to class with bead embroidery, bead weaving or a combination of both. For Green Castle, students should also select and prepare at least two auxiliary focals of size 18-22mm in the color theme and four of a recurring element to be used between focals to create a rhythm. I used 12x12mm leaves that came to a point, you may find/think of something different. For those preferring to work from their stash and own vision, I will support your creativity. Run your focal selection/color palette by me for a sanity check before starting, if you wish.
The central focal is a similar shape to a handheld mirror. The surreal cab of a woman with a castle on her head was selected in anticipation of European travel. Since castle pastures frequently have sheep, I took that thought and literally turned it on its head by adding a sheep to the bezel. Bead embroidery pairs well with freeform beading, it gives a more organic look that might not be achieved with other forms of beading. If you have some bead embroidery experience but haven't yet combined it with freeform, try this beginner-friendly project. Focal elements will be bezeled at home in advance (preferably) and then assembled in class via freeform peyote and a spiral peyote neckband.
Duration: 5 hours with break.
Techniques: Peyote bezels, flat peyote, and spiral peyote, brick stitch edging for bead embroidered components.
Kits are not required but will be available. Green Castle Kits include the entire central surreal focal element as shown, two cabochons for star-shaped bead woven auxiliary focals, a seed bead mix pack and lobster claw closure. Bead mix packs contain 15-11-10-8/0 seed beads, chips and miscellaneous bits for interest. Kits will be sent prior to class, US shipping $7. For you to make the best use of class time, it is highly recommended focals be bezeled prior to class with bead embroidery, bead weaving or a combination of both. For Green Castle, students should also select and prepare at least two auxiliary focals of size 18-22mm in the color theme and four of a recurring element to be used between focals to create a rhythm. I used 12x12mm leaves that came to a point, you may find/think of something different. For those preferring to work from their stash and own vision, I will support your creativity. Run your focal selection/color palette by me for a sanity check before starting, if you wish.
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