Please feel free to contact me, anytime, for questions or comments.
I'll probably be working in my studio!!
erin@simonetti.com
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"Multiplicity" - 2006 BEAD DREAMS FINALIST
A Loomed 3-D Cabochon, (11/0 Delica beads and 15/0 glass Japanese beads), adorned with 3-D Beaded Beads, Swarovski Crystal Tendril, (strung to hold the 3-D Beaded Beads facing 'top'), sterling silver caps and findings, with a custom created teal-rose lamp work, as the 'necklace weight'.
I cut and shaped the wooden core beads for the 3-D Beaded Beads. This was necessary so I could drill a large hole to handle the addition of a winding tendril, which allows the 3-D Beaded Bead to sit upright, being top heavy. It worked 'fantastic'! I also created the core for the cabochon, so I could acquire the proper depth and accommodate the depth as the 3-D beaded beads. The slide show will take you through some of my obstacles in completing this piece.
I added 'realist' touches, such as the 4mm AB Clear Swarovski Crystals sewn on the center beaded bead of the flower and on each leaf, mimicking 'dew drops'.
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"Multiplicity Wrist Corsage"
The matching 'Multiplicity' cuff has a 'beaded bead' focal, with a five-petal flower, on each side of this bead (a 3-D beaded bead). AB Swarovski Crystal tendril, 8mm Swarovski Bicones and Sterling Silver Findings, all wrapped and secured to the cuff. The outter most side edge of the cuff, is also lined with 4mm AB Swarovski Crystals.
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I share my looming thoughts frequently on my Blog,
"A Bead Looming Intervention"
The right 'Intervention' can help,
so commenting, on my blog posts, will help us all learn more about bead looming!
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"Flutterby" - 2005 BEAD DREAMS FINALIST
A picture, of 'snap dragons', loomed using 11/0 Delica glass seed beads. Each of the focal flower's petal, is loomed with metallic 11/0 Delica colors. The petals are all a different pattern, giving the flower an 'overall' shadow for depth. A copper bead is 'beaded' and set inside of loomed stemins, again using 15/0 Delicas and 11/0 Japanese seed beads. The 'Butterfly', below the flower, is beaded in 'triplicate', wire edged, then each layer stacked and 'fanned' to suggest a 'fluttering butterfly'. The fringe is created using copper twisted bugle beads, 4mm AB Swarovski Crystals, 6mm malachite stones and glass dagger drops.
"Matching 'Fluttering Butterfly' Pin."
Beaded in triplicate, as on the necklace, wire edged, then fanned to mimick a 'fluttering butterfly'. I also strung lampwork and spiral stitched 11/0 Delicas to create a necklace so the pin can double as a 'focal'.
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"Violets ART Blue" - 2004 BEAD DREAMS FINALIST
Pictured in the 'Collector's Issue' dated April 2005, published by Bead & Button Magazine, as one of the Finalists of 2004, 'Seed Bead Wearable' entry.
Loomed matte blue Delicas are adorned with flowers, each petal loomed using 11/0 Delica seed beads. The fringe is completed, with Sterling Silver caps and findings, and the necklace is weighted, with turned stones and glass silver lined cube beads. |
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"Fluttering Butterfly Necklace"
Originally, this was a challenging necklace to complete. I attempted and created many new techniques. My object was to make the 'fluttering' butterfly stay in a 3-D position, as well as being durable. I have made this necklace a number of times now, it being my most requested 'Commissioned' Artwork. |
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"Daises All Around"
This has to be one of my favorite necklaces. I use the center flower, on
this necklace, as my logo, for all my business stationary. The photo
doesn't seem to show the piece as it looks in person. The pattern is
loomed with beads that highlight to create a "photographic" look, of a
daisy. Many who have seen this, in person, ask if it is fabric! |
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"Loomed Hummingbird Necklace"
The bird on the right is
hand loomed, from a pattern by 'Dragon', at Unique Beaded Jewelry
using 'petite' beads, size 14. I admire her work and chose this bird
pattern to include in one of my pieces. Thus was my inspiration, for
this particular necklace.
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I followed the pattern
precisely for the body, slightly changed the colors on the wings, from
her pattern, arched the wings outward to show flight, and used extra
small dagger beads for the tail feathers. I have made the bird to the
exact pattern, in the past, but these changes helped to create my
thoughts. You can see that her patterns are very versatile and can not
only be made to wear alone, but can be added to other creations!
The bird on the left is part of the pattern I graphed for this necklace.
The flower is created by separate loomed petals, as well as the leaves.
In the center of the flower, is a 'beaded bead' with additional beads
sewn on top.
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If you have any questions about my beadwork
or art, e-mail Me!!
erin@simonetti.com
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