Bead Embroidery Cuff Bracelet

In an attempt to experiment a bit more as an artist, I decided to try to make one of the more interesting designs, a bead embroidery cuff.
I've avoided making one as I never really felt like I would have anywhere to wear it.

BUT, should that stop you from trying something new? Naaaaaa =)





Left side












Right side








I used some stiff felt to make the base and a brass blank to give it support. The back is lined with a nice light gray ultrasuede. It is a rather weighty cuff, but it does get a lot of notice.

Beaded Spiraling studies

It started with this pattern in a past Bead and Button...I wish I could remember the dates to give proper credit.... Normally I don't do the "super complex" looking patterns in the magazines, as I usually appreciate the originals too much to spend all that time on a piece that will sit in my box collecting dust. But this one....the "ruffling" on the edges caught my eye and wouldn't let go. I had to try it.

So of course, I swaped up the recommended beads a bit, but still like the overall look. Such a simple but effective design to add interest to a netted piece.

Though, if you click on it, you can pick out the cat fur that found it's way into the picture....*sigh*

This is what I messed around with after learning that spiraliling technique....and some beaded beads thrown in for good measure.....

Also, those were the last 3 glass drops I had gotten several years a go to make a fairy necklace....might see if I can find that picture around here.....