Saturday 22 September 2012

More macramé

 Here are the latest bracelets, made using gemstones and glass beads.  Above is one made for a friend at work because her daughter 'borrowed' the one I had originally made for her birthday.  I did make one for her daughter too.  It is made using botswana agate and grey agate and the small stones on the ends are zebra jasper.  I found it quite tricky to get the cord through the gemstones as the drill holes were quite small, but found enough for this bracelet. 
The other two here are blue sandstone (back left) which is glass with beautiful sparkles inside it, like the night sky. I think it is made by infusing copper into the glass, but am not sure. It is a beautiful thing though. This is just knotted in between each stone, but I am not sure the cord will be very long lasting. (I may end up taking it apart and making it into a bracelet with beading wire). The one in front is aquamarine and amazonite and has a lovely fresh look to it. The turquoise blue cord works well with the stones, I think. I am really enjoying using macrame in jewellery making. I have now received my clay roller too, so will have another try at polymer clay over the weekend. 

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful Ellie! I'm loving the blue sandstone one - gorgeous!
    Victoria xx

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    1. Dear Victoria
      Thank you for your comment. I love blue sandstone too - in fact it was this stone that started the jewellery making in the first place, a year and a half ago!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. These are absolutely beautiful. I like the Botswana agate one the best, the colours are lovely. I am very inspired to have a go at macrame, although quite when I'll find the time I don't know! x

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    1. Dear Gillian
      Thank you for your comment. I am really pleased with the way these turned out and I find macrame is a very relaxing and therapeutic thing to do in the evenings (unless you forget to count the knots and then, if you are me, you have to undo it all and start again!) The other good thing is that you don't need that much equipment to get going - 2 bulldog clips, a piece of board, cord and some beads or gemstones and some PVA glue if you want the ends to be really secure and that's it. I am starting to get quite addicted! Unfortunately for my bank account, jewellery maker are doing a macrame special tomorrow, so I'll be watching that with interest.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Ooh, they're lovely. I really like the agate one :D

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    1. Dear Annie
      Thank you for your comment. The Botswana agate and grey agate one seems to be winning in the popularity stakes - perhaps I should make some more! I watched the macrame special today and saw two new techniques that I need to try. I was very good and didn't buy anything though, so my bank account can rest easy for today.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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