Snow Princess Lariat

Snow Princess Lariat
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Finally had an overcast day (imagine that, in the Pacific Northwest!) and got some photos of some of my newer beadwork.

This, the Snow Princess Lariat, is all pearly white with accents of 24K gold-plated delica beads scattered randomly along the 71" ndebele rope and sparkling Swarovski AB crystals at the termini of the fringes.

It can be worn as a necklace, a choker, a belt, a headband- the possibilities are nearly endless.

Oh, Domino!

Oh, Domino!
Originally uploaded by satyridae

I woke this morning from dreams of my grandmother. She's been dead a little over a year, and I find myself with her fairly often in dreams. We used to play dominoes by the hour, and last night we played again. So I woke thinking of dominoes, and then I thought of beads. I generally think of things in the context of beads! I sat down with my pencil, and before too long had a basic sketch. I had to bead it right away, so the bulk of today has been spent making this bracelet. I think it's pretty cute. :-)

Lung Outlines

Lung Outlines
Originally uploaded by satyridae

I got the lung outlines done late last night. Early this morning. Whatever. I can stop any time I want to.

Liver & Stomach

Liver & Stomach
Originally uploaded by satyridae

I got started on beading the doll today. The liver is size 11 seed beads, the stomach is size 8. I though the stomach ought to be a little chunkier. I've got the lung color picked out, and will be starting them next.

Next!

Next!
Originally uploaded by satyridae

I found this wonderful plain cotton doll the other day, and the idea for my next bead embroidery project was born.

Here's the initial sketch of the viscera.