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erin@simonetti.com
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"A 'Matching Set' can consist of any two items!"
Above is a matching set which includes a 'Finger Ring' and a 'Cell Phone Bag'! Each utilize the same 11/0 Delica Bead Colors and include accent beads of Glass Crystal AB finishes. The center, of this Finger Ring, is a 16mm Crystal AB Rivoli and matches the Glass Crystal AB Drops, ending each fringe of the Cell Phone Bag.
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"Golden Shaddow Rivoli Shield Ring"
Cigar Band styling, the Delica colors selected were to highlight the 16mm 'Golden Shaddow' Rivoli. Browns and Fushia with a light copper Permanent Mettalic Finish beaded outline. These rings hug the finger so well, that it is so comfortable to wear. Each are size specific, considering the finger size, knuckle size and bending width.
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"A Sheild Ring"
Almost as substantial as a 'finger ring', this 'sheild ring' is woven using 11/0 Delicas in shades that are found deep inside this 16mm Moonlight Rivoli. It can be worn in either direction. Worn one way, it completely covers the entire lower joint. Turned, it hangs over the upper hand.
I used 11/0 Permanent Silver Glass Beads to ouline the ring. My thoughts were to mimick a sterling silver ring look.
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"Finger Rings"
I once owned a 'finger armor' ring, a Gothic design, created of metal and hinged to accomadate each knuckle. This look gives such a pressence and I loved it!
Enjoying beads, as I do, I decided to make a pattern, of one, for me, to recreate the same design, but wearable. This idea is unique by way of recreating a 'Finger Armor' with 'seed beads'.
Because of this, I have taken steps to secure this 'Pattern Idea', of "...covering the entire digit, to include and not exclude a hingement, with seed beads, sizes defined as 11/0 and 15/0, in [known] seed beading stitch techniques..."
I would also like to include, at this juncture, a link to an article, published in 'Beadwork Magazine'.
'Do The Right Thing'
by Marlene Blessing
Working a pattern, to actually recreate such a design, was a feat at first, but with some further considerations, I found the best way to create the entire ring out of seed beads, including a durable, fully bendable and comfortable 'hinge assembly'!
The montage below depicts a 'Finger Ring' patterned with 'diamond cut outs', on the lower band, filled with 2mm Swarovski Crystals. The entire ring is woven using 11/0 Delica Glass Beads and trimmed with Toho 11/0 Permanent Mettalic Gold Glass Beads.
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Each view, of this 'Finger Ring', above, shows how comfortable it is to wear!
I also included a 3D flower, with a Swarovski Crystal center. I created the pattern, for these petals, which can be used to create other beaded pieces of jewelry, as seen in my 'Coffee Shop'.
"A flower adorned 'Finger Ring'"
Other then this design being surrounded around using a 'Flower', it was also designed to just use 'Purple & Green' Delicas. I selected hues of each, in multiple finishes, so I could create depth and dimension. This picture does not show the 'movement' of this ring, but the 'hinge' I created gives it a comfortable feel and wearability!
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"In Shades of London Blue"
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My next 'finger ring' was highlighted using a 16mm, Brandy Color Rivoli. 11/0 Delicas in colors of Zircon, Aqua, Bronze and Matt Lined Golds. Notice the added trimming, on top of the lowest band and around the center of the top banding, using 15/0 Aqua Japanese Glass Beads.
Trimming was completed using 11/0 ToHo Permanent Silver Mettalic Seed Beads.
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"Lotus Finger Ring"
The colors the Customer requested made a wonderful, soothing finger ring. The inset on the bottom right, of the picture above, shows the samples supplied to help decide the color scheme/theme, for this particular 'Finger Ring'. However, I still try to include matte finishes, opague finishes (gloss), transluscent and AB finishes. If you look closely, you can see the different finishes in the ring. The Lotus Flower was woven using pearl lined beads, but trimmed with the 'Satin' Line, Miyuki sells. The Satin Line are a rough cut glass with an antique feel.
This ring would also be perfect for that 'Special Wedding Ensemble'.
I think I will create some in white and ivory, too!
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I am so happy that 'Finger Rings' are as popular as they are!
Every day I receive emails about a new commission, for one.
Please bare with me, I will respond and "Yes" I do sell them!
After making so many, I am very sure that my 'patented beaded hinge'
will outlast the wear and tear of each 'Finger Ring'!
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Below are selections of pieces, which I include 'custom lampwork glass art'! |
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"Teal & Gold Glass Seed Beads with Crystal Swarovski AB, Beaded Beads, 3-D Beaded Bead in Center above Lampwork Teal Rose Drop finished with Teal Lampwork Pillows, in neckband.
Necklace and Wrist Corsage"
"Monarch Butterfly and Cobalt Lampwork
Necklace and Wrist Corsage"
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"Tulip Necklace"
Tulips can be a very simple flower.
Therefore, I wanted to make the pattern delicate.
The multiple strands, pictured, are small woven beads in a flower pattern. |
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"Pink Dogwood"
This necklace is titled, "Pink Dogwood Necklace".
The necklace base is loomed with 11/0 Delicas, as well as the leaves. The flower petals are also loomed, with Antique Glass 11/0 beads, in a matte, muted pink. The abundant fringe was strung using Swarovski Crystals and glass seed beads, on Fireline, to handle the weight if multiple strands. The gold Japanese beaded bead, was added as the flower's center, hand woven using metallic 'petit' glass beads, 15/0. Bronze glass daggers circle the center 'beaded bead'.
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If you have any questions about my beadwork
or art, e-mail Me!!
erin@simonetti.com
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