Monday, July 15, 2013

Lashed Wrapped Bracelet Two Dog Pond Style

 I was asked to make some lashed wrap bracelets, so I tried it!
 I found many instructions on-line and they all said use size 12 beading needles and size D cord... I had some needles, but no idea what size cord I had so I guessed it was D and proceeded to try to thread it through the freakingly tiny needle. I bent the head - no big deal, I can straighten that with a pliers, says me. Then realized there was a giant knot on the other end....
...after fighting with needle and thread for an hour, I did figure it out and proceeded to complete the bracelet. I like it, but wanted mine earthier...
 ...so I made some buttons out of deer antlers...
 last year Terry, the big-game hunter from Montana, sent me antlers, bullet casings, and turkey feathers.... I have been having fun with them ever since.
 This lovely skull hangs on my studio wall - a trade with Ed for a necklace for his wife.
I ordered some thinner leather, some size D cord and will attempt this again. If I was Chan Luu I would charge a million dollars for these...
The End.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Getting Back On Track

 A custom necklace...
 There were a few requests: Incorporate an "M", a "2", Travel (1949 Pfennig), a key...
 A few more bug (and an upside down bird) cuffs
 An Eagle Feather Pendant (It's about 3" long)

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Bittersweet

Last week my dear Mother passed away. She was a lovely lady with a quick wit. Because she lived in the same town as me, and my siblings all live far far away, I had the privilege of spending lots of time with her and getting to know her as a person and not just as my Mother. She had dementia, so there were times I wasn't sure she knew me, but she was almost always sweet and funny. It is a bittersweet passing because she was ready to go and it was time, but she made such a difference in her world that she will be greatly missed.