Please feel free to contact me, anytime, for questions or comments. I'll probably be working in my studio!! erin@simonetti.com

Unique 3-D Loomed Seed Bead Art! All of my work is completed on a handmade loom, which I was given over 35 years ago, when looms and pattern books were not readily available. I create my beadwork without patterns, free hand, from journel notes kept over the years or 'on a moment's inspiration'. So I am not able to offer any kits or patterns, of my designs. There is one piece of advice, I'd like to share, 'STAY WITH ONE MEDIUM'. If you feel you are getting 'bored', with that medium, realize it, because this is the "stage where you will attempt new and different ideas!" "Picture This" Cuff, 'Frederick the Frog!' I was requested to create a 'loomed cuff' with a 'Frog' as the subject matter. I knew there would be many green beads, and a need to portray 'action' in the pattern, as frogs hop alot! The pattern I sketched is 32 beads wide, then added extra beadwork for the snout and feet. To complete the 3D feel, I embroidered various lines to finish each foot, eyebrow and top of the frog's head. His front leg is not only 'hanging over the fring', but was beaded seperately, in a peyote stitch to follow the loomed pattern, then attched to the top of the looming. The 'action' is shown by the graphic design I created behind the frog. My final detail is the 'tongue' beaded in a 'spiral rope' stitch and ending in a beaded rendition of a fly. Visit my 'WORK IN PROGRESS', as I am completing my latest beadwork. Click on the 'Coffee Shop' tab. I created this as a great place to show and share my stages, as each new piece is completed! The finished work will then be added to my website.   I prefer the 'looming' technique, as opposed to any other type of bead weaving. There is so much more to conquer, with this style of weaving, so I will continue to challenge myself with the 'three dimensional' beaded jewelry, but also include 'graphing' a '3-D' picture, in 2-D! Please contact me, erin@simonetti.com for purchasing information regarding all pieces in my website. I sell my work on a "Commissioned Basis" only. If you have any questions about my beadwork or art, e-mail Me!! erin@simonetti.com Web Design by Dragon