I have been using beads on my quilts for years and I have even dabbled in the jewelry making realm a decade or more ago but the beads and materials that are available today at your local craft store inspired me to check out the beading world again.
My first trip to the local beading center with the plan to break into the jewelry realm left me overwhelmed with inspiration and clueless where to begin. It just so happens that around the same time I was pondering getting into this new hobby I received a beading kit subscription offer in the mail from Simply Beads. I thought about it for a couple of weeks before I decided, why not. I can always change the designs that I don't really like and it will expose me to materials and techniques that I have never worked with.
My first trip to the local beading center with the plan to break into the jewelry realm left me overwhelmed with inspiration and clueless where to begin. It just so happens that around the same time I was pondering getting into this new hobby I received a beading kit subscription offer in the mail from Simply Beads. I thought about it for a couple of weeks before I decided, why not. I can always change the designs that I don't really like and it will expose me to materials and techniques that I have never worked with.
I used three strands like the original design but brought them together on the sides of the necklace instead of in the center with the shell pendant. The color palette is more brown and earthy than the lighter sea colors but I expect either color scheme would look good.
I have to make the bracelet and earrings next, although the earrings are not inspiring me at the moment. Stay tuned.
I think I am getting this one next and I really like the changes you made. Especially with the pendant and the pulling all three strands together on the sides. Well done!
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