Spiraling

This month's sale at the local bead store is on seed beads and stringing supplies, so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to learn how to do ropes. Spiral ropes can be really versatile, depending on the size and shape of the beads. I put together a few spirals using the same sized beads.


This one is another take on the inspirational bracelet. On each side of the pewter plate, we have 10mm Swarovski crystals on stretchy elastic so you can actually slide the bracelet on/off. The rope is flexible, but not stretchy so it was either add the stretchy part or use a clasp. The engraved plate seems to be more than enough metal, so I don't like to use clasps with them. But anyway, it's an interesting look, that's for sure.


Here's one I'm working on now... the seed beads are smaller and I haven't decided which of the matching lampwork hibiscus to incorporate or how to do it yet. (My original idea was to use one of the beads as a clasp and make a beaded loop at the other end.) Well, time to get some sleep.