New Beginnings

Before the end of 2009 Ray and I had a discussion of what we wanted this year and how we could get there. We definitely want to move and have a large shop for Ray's cars and equipment as well as a studio for my use. So knowing what we wanted we both came up with a game plan to get there. On my end I said I would exhibit at bead shows and crank out beads in mass. I also decided I needed to make some jewelry for the shows and my website.

I had a go at the spiny knot bracelet that Stephanie Sersich teaches. The first bracelet didn't turn out so well. I made mistakes and I learned from the mistakes. So I took it all apart and remade it. I'm very please with the results.

The button and several of the beads in the bracelet are my creations. To my surprise, I actually like making the buttons. I am now making a similar bracelet using my African trade beads I've had for years.

For the past few days I've been all over town trying to find the waxed linen for the bracelets. A big thank you is in order for the staff at Sea of Beads in Austin for helping me find the extras for my bracelets. They are a great group. I also found River Bend Ranch Studio on Etsy. She sells very pretty colors of waxed linen. Now I'm off to finish my second bracelet.