This is Sean’s favourite view of my latest project, but I think that’s because he’s a nerd and he likes the blueprint-y sort of math-esque aesthetic.
Personally, I prefer the front.
I don’t know if I can put into words how excited I am to be able to do this. I’ve wanted to bead my entire life, but I was sure it was the kind of thing I would never be able to learn from a book/find someone to teach me/maintain the patience to complete.
Turns out it’s actually really simple…well the steps are simple. I have a lot of practice ahead of me to get the straight and seamless rows (not to mention speed – this flower took me a little over four hours) of far more skilled beaders. But the steps! Figuring them out is way easier than I thought. I bought a book and watched a bunch of YouTube videos, but the best explanation I found was here. The sketch on page six is all you need.
Uh-oh, obsession alarm. IT”S THE ONLY THING I WANT TO DO NOW.
Fortunately I finished the rigging for yesterday’s handlebar bag so maybe I can spend the rest of the day dreaming up bead designs!
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“Uh-oh, obsession alarm. IT”S THE ONLY THING I WANT TO DO NOW.”
Oh no…creative disease coming into play here! This is exactly what we have talked about. Stay focused. On the other side of things though…I LOVE this beaded flower and totally think you should add this to your repertoire!
Haha thanks! Maybe we could add an 8th day to the week. I really don’t think anyone would complain about one more weekend day.