Beads! (Oh, yeah...there's a little neck there, too. heh)
I love beading and it's recently occurred to me that it's something I haven't really talked about much here. The ones in the picture above are some of my favorites, which I happen to be wearing today.
They're faceted fire-polished amethyst disc beads, spaced with amethyst rounds and silver seed beads. It's sad because I had a horrible time getting a clear pic of them that shows their true beauty. They have a finish on them that reflects the facets as the light hits them. This pic here to the right shows kind of what I mean. Beading is a great hobby. You can make all kinds of jewelry for yourself, custom tailored to match whatever outfit you have in mind. You can also make cool gifts for your friends. I have made countless necklaces and bracelets for friends and family over the years. It's a dangerous hobby though - it can become very expensive very quickly and it's addictive. lol
Inanna and I share a love of beads, as well as El Sid (she works in a bead shop, lucky girl). Beads such as the ones seen above can cost you anywhere from 5 cents each to 40-50 cents each. Yeah...imagine how much this necklace would cost at 50 cents each. Yikes! I, thankfully, got these on eBay and got a great deal.
Well, I would love to talk more about beads, but work is calling. ug. For more skin-revealing fun, click on the HNT icon above, or go see Inanna if you want to see some of her fabulous bead-work. She's more of a freak about it than I am. ;)
HHNT, everyone!
You do some *fabulous* beadwork, darling! In fact, I just wore my beautiful necklace yesterday. Smooch!
ReplyDeleteVery nice necklace. You're quite the crafty one. The Wife loves the barette I got from you, though she doesn't wear it as much witht he new hairdo.
ReplyDeleteReally nice necklace. Beading is fun, creative and great therapy!
ReplyDeleteVery nice work with the beads. My wife's a beading hobbyist, too. The photo makes the amethyst round beads look like garnets--a neat combination as well.
ReplyDeleteHappy HNT! As soon as I can drum up my camera, I'll post a late HNT meself.
I LOVE AMETHYST!!! It's beautiful Celti! Beading is dangerous, as we well know! I'll holla at ya this weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love beads too. I haven't had much time lately to play with any (obviously), but I love doing beadwork and I love PMC even more. I like working with big chunky beads. My sis has a bead/jewelry business and everything they do, from the beads to the silver is handcrafted and it's SO COOL.
ReplyDeleteI looooove it.
Why hasn't anyone done the obvious half NECK-id Thursday line? Well, I've done it now. :)
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