This seven strand necklace is a combination of black and silver wire with mixed black and silver seed and bugle beads.
For this necklace I tried a couple of things that I haven't done before. I used a small steel crochet hook which I have shied away from so far! I never had much luck crocheting with tiny crochet thread and a steel hook. It was just too small! The wire was easier than thread, though, probably because it holds its shape. I also made a couple of strands using single crochet which adds a little more texture.
I began experimenting with wire crochet after seeing some pieces online and taught myself by trial and error. Recently I've been wanting to try some more challenging things so I ordered some books for new techniques and inspiration. I tried two new and different things on this necklace and I'm really happy with the results!
~Today's Quote~
If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost;
that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.
~ Henry David Thoreau
For this necklace I tried a couple of things that I haven't done before. I used a small steel crochet hook which I have shied away from so far! I never had much luck crocheting with tiny crochet thread and a steel hook. It was just too small! The wire was easier than thread, though, probably because it holds its shape. I also made a couple of strands using single crochet which adds a little more texture.
I began experimenting with wire crochet after seeing some pieces online and taught myself by trial and error. Recently I've been wanting to try some more challenging things so I ordered some books for new techniques and inspiration. I tried two new and different things on this necklace and I'm really happy with the results!
~Today's Quote~
If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost;
that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.
~ Henry David Thoreau
Jana! That is dynamite! I love the way they all work together. I am not good at things like that and there is certain mystery there. I just think that you could go so many ways with this style in color and length. Great job! Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteBlack & Silver are always classic colors! I like the multi-strand Jana! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific evening!
Dawn
Oh this is so lovely Jana. I just love black and silver and the multi strand is striking.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Jana! Look at the success you've had trying something new! I agree, the combination of silver and black is a classic winner..this is one of my new favorites! :-)
ReplyDeleteJana, this necklace is beautiful! Striking is the word that comes to mind!
ReplyDeleteI don't want you to think I'm too pushy, BUT... You really should submit some of your work to some of the bead magazines, it's so great! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous piece, I can just see it looking amazing with jeans or dressed up :) I agree with Lisa that you should submit it to a magazine!
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