Wednesday 23 January 2013

Winter Blues bracelet

My latest bracelet was for a friend whose birthday was way back last September. I did give her a present at the time, but then said (as I find myself doing quite often) "I'll make you a bracelet with your birthstone in it!".  I tried to make a bracelet incorporating lots of blues and greens and using a silver toggle clasp but wasn't happy with it and having taken it to pieces twice, I decided to give up and make a macramé one instead.  It was so much easier and I was happy with it straightaway!  It has Lapis Lazuli (one of September's birthstones) and Sodalite (the blue and white stone) and two small quartzite or agate (I'm not sure which) on the knot ends.  I think my friend liked it, even though she had to wait several months to receive it!
I have been busy working on some blue polymer clay beads and some royal blue glitter beads which I am going to use in several macramé bracelets, alongside gemstones too.  I am also busy making all sorts of exciting things for one of the three blog swaps I have signed up for.  I will post photos eventually, when the recipients have received their parcels. 

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  1. Very pretty. I have something vaguely similar but it was mass produced, not handmade like this. I like the way it is joined.

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    1. Dear Toffeeapple
      Thank you. I really enjoy making macrame bracelets and like the way I can incorporate gemstones with polymer clay beads too. The possibilitites are endless! I also have a macrame dvd with lots more techniques on it which I haven't watched yet so that should give me more ideas as well.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Bet your friend will love it.

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    1. Dear Cookie
      Thank you - my friend did put it straight on, so I hope she liked it!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. I am sure your friend was delighted with the bracelet as it is absolutely beautiful.

    You are a talented lady!

    Hope that you are well. I am late as always catching up with you.

    Take care

    x Fiona

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    1. Dear Fiona
      Thank you. I am planning on making one incorporating polymer clay beads, as well as blue gemstones, in lots of different shades of blue - I'll post about it when it is done. I have also just discoved that polymer clay can be drawn on with pens once it is baked, so am excited about the possibilities there too.
      I am very well thank you - I hope you are too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Its a very pretty bracelet Ellie, gorgeous colours.

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    1. Dear Anne
      Thank you. My favourite colour is blue, so it was a pleasure to make it (once I had finally decided to get on with it!)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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