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Post by sarahsequins on Nov 22, 2011 15:00:54 GMT -5
I've been making jewelry for over 20 years, ever since I fell in love with a pair of sequin earrings at the mall when I was just nine years old... and decided to make my own. I'm fond of chain maille. I made my Honeycomb necklace with aluminum and rubber rings. It took a lot of work, but I was so excited to see the finished project, I swear I finished it in less than a week.  Attachments:
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Post by sarahsequins on Nov 22, 2011 15:05:24 GMT -5
Here's another chain maille necklace, Atoms. It's made with aluminum and rubber jump rings, paillette sequins, and handmade silver head pins. This is one of my favorite pieces! -- Sarah SaturdaySequins.comAttachments:
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Post by sarahsequins on Nov 22, 2011 15:09:09 GMT -5
I've recently learned wire weaving. Here's a ring I made out of copper wire and pink sequin flowers. Attachments:
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Post by sarahsequins on Nov 22, 2011 15:10:21 GMT -5
Here's one of my first ever beaded cabochon projects! Many, many more to come, I promise. Attachments:
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Post by Tela on Nov 23, 2011 7:32:29 GMT -5
Hi Sarah- Thank you for sharing your work, it's lovely! The chain maille is amazing!! If that only took a week, I have to ask, did you sleep??  You are very versatile and your eye for color is so well developed. |
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Post by laura on Nov 23, 2011 7:39:40 GMT -5
Wow, the honeycomb is Stunning!
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Post by sarahsequins on Nov 24, 2011 12:10:51 GMT -5
Tela and Laura, Thank you for your kind words! Tela, I slept a little bit, but I'm sure I missed a few meals. That happens to me when I get into my jewelry making frenzies. |
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Post by sarahsequins on Nov 26, 2011 23:03:10 GMT -5
My obsession with bead embroidery continues! This is my favorite piece so far. I was happy to find a home for the button! Attachments:
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Post by glenda on Nov 28, 2011 1:42:35 GMT -5
 I love this!! The colours, the design - everything!! I so wish I could bead!!
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Post by sarahsequins on Nov 28, 2011 17:23:11 GMT -5
Glenda, Thank you so much!!! I spent about 10 years wanting to do bead embroidery and not knowing how to start. I've decided to do a tutorial on my blog at some point, and when I do, I'll make a forum post about it, in case you want to give it a try. |
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Post by glenda on Nov 29, 2011 1:35:58 GMT -5
Thanks Sarah,
That would be fantastic!! ;D
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Post by sarahsequins on Dec 5, 2011 17:55:46 GMT -5
Here's another beaded cabochon! This is the heaviest stone I've used so far, and also the most colorful. I love how this turned out! Attachments:
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Post by Tela on Dec 5, 2011 18:40:24 GMT -5
That is stunning!!!!! I LOVE everything about it. The colors are fabulous!! Drool, drool, drool!!!! I, too, look forward to your tute
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Post by sarahsequins on Dec 9, 2011 13:22:16 GMT -5
Thank you, Tela! What a wonderful compliment. I'm looking forward to doing the tutorial! I expect to have plenty of time when Mr. Sequin is done for the semester and is available to man the camera. |
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Post by sarahsequins on Dec 9, 2011 13:26:05 GMT -5
Here's a project I finished just yesterday. The most complicated one I've done so far. The only thing I planned in advance was the placement of the buttons and wire squiggles on the heart. Everything else is improvised. Not only is this my most complicated piece of bead embroidery, but it's also the first time I've tried using wire shapes. I'll definitely do it again! Attachments:
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Post by marytucker on Dec 9, 2011 14:16:58 GMT -5
Sarah, the chain mail was to die for! So sleek and colors were lovely, The little wire ring with sequins really shows your creative mind:)
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Post by marytucker on Dec 9, 2011 14:18:46 GMT -5
The heart truly is complex, Such a beautifully finished design!!
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Post by kay on Dec 9, 2011 16:25:50 GMT -5
LOVE that beaded heart. I don't think I would have the patience for that kind of work, and I admire those who do...
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Post by sarahsequins on Dec 12, 2011 12:06:11 GMT -5
Thanks, Mary and Kay! You guys are awesome. |
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Post by Tela on Dec 12, 2011 14:30:43 GMT -5
Sarah, I saw the heart on your blog and have been so busy, I haven't gotten to commenting on it. It is lovely!! I can't believe that you didn't plan ahead. It really looks like you did. I like the way it hangs, too. But, what I really like is the color!! You have a way with using stand out, eye popping color without being garish or tacky. The heart piece is really a delight. |
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Post by susan on Dec 14, 2011 10:40:45 GMT -5
Sarah, what beautiful pieces. Your eye for color is apparent in everything that you have posted. There is a calm that goes right to the brain when viewing your work. The heart and the colors of the heart appealed to me. It is fascinating how you included wire with the beads and buttons on this. And little flowers sequins to make a ring!! Pretty!!
~Susan
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Post by christine on Dec 14, 2011 23:00:33 GMT -5
Sarah, your pieces are very beautiful! You have an eye for color and design and a creative talent!
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Post by sarahsequins on Dec 17, 2011 15:09:40 GMT -5
Tela, Susan and Christine, Wow!! Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean a lot to me, especially during such a stressful time of year. I can't wait to show you all what I'm working on next. I'll have to bribe Mr. Sequin to take photos. |
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Post by glenda on Dec 18, 2011 17:52:53 GMT -5
Hi Sarah!!
I love the red cab one - reminds me of native american indians for some reason!!!
...and the heart is just fantastic!!
I think it's aready been said, but Im going to repeat ;)your ability to choose just the right colours is spot on and combined with your awesome ability you are creating a tiny little masterpiece every time!!
Can't wait to see what's next!
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Post by sarahsequins on Dec 24, 2011 10:53:17 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Glenda! I'll have to resize the next pictures, but when I do, I'll be excited to post them. |
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Post by sarahsequins on Jan 29, 2012 17:12:09 GMT -5
Here's one of my latest pieces. I like to think of it as a tale of bead embroidery and chain maille meeting... and knowing they were meant for each other. Because I'm sappy. Attachments:
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Post by sarahsequins on Jan 29, 2012 17:13:37 GMT -5
Here's a photo of the chain. I used an awesome button I found at my local creative reuse center for the clasp. Attachments:
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Post by glenda on Jan 30, 2012 4:23:07 GMT -5
Beautiful!! How does the button clasp work? Is it a rubber ring that goes over it? It must have taken so long!!! I have had a go at creating something similar (I use the word similar very loosely! ha ha) but I always get stuck with the backs. I was told to stick fabric on but my glue always shows through!!  I bet your heart doesn't stick around for long!! Love seeing your work and hope you are keeping well x
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Post by Tela on Jan 30, 2012 12:00:55 GMT -5
Another mind boggling, stunning creation!! The chain goes so perfectly, too. I can't even imagine doing anything like this- makes my brain hurt thinking of it. But, you seem to have no problem, at all. And the colors...!!!!!!
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Post by sarahsequins on Jan 31, 2012 21:57:55 GMT -5
Tela, Thanks so much! I'm similarly awestruck by your wire wrapping. Especially when you combine wire and seed beads!!! Glenda, Yup, that's a rubber ring, and it stretches right over the top of the button. Gluing can be a tricky thing -- somehow, I always manage to get it all over my hands. And clothes. And face. The trick to the glue not showing through is to spread the glue across the piece with a toothpick or paint brush so it's thinner towards the edges, and to avoid gluing the very, very edge -- which will make it easier to sew the beaded edging on, too. I hope this helps! I use GemTac glue, which dries clear, can be wiped away with a damp paper towel, and which isn't terribly strong, so if I cut too much of the backing off, I can always pull it away. |
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