The December theme for Etsy BeadWeavers is "Snow Queen." As luck would have it, I've had several snowy pieces planned for a while, but hadn't worked on them yet, because it wasn't winter. Tonight I decided to pick out the beads for the most appealing one, which has a "Crystal Moonlight" colored rivoli, and some matching briolettes.
If you've been following my jewelry for a while, you probably know that whenever I make an icy necklace, I tend to add light blue to the white, because I like color. But this time I'm forcing myself out of my comfort zone and working only in shades of white. I think it will make for a much icier, snowier necklace. It will probably also be a pretty bridal necklace, something which I am pretty much lacking.
I might need to order some 15s before I proceed, though. The best I could come up with were some plain matte crystal, and I think they're going to look too drab with the white-lined crystal AB Delicas and 11s. Plain white was too stark, and gilt-lined opal white was too yellow... and that exhausted my selection of white beads. I almost never work in white, preferring cream and ivory for neutrals, so I have almost nothing to pick from for this necklace!
Anyway, with any luck, this will work out better than my attempts for the November challenge did!
Oh, AJ, I can't wait to see your finished entry for December. I am also trying to figure out what I can do.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll come up with something great!
ReplyDeleteI have these neat vintage beads that look like icicles, but they're going to be in my other winter-themed project.
I think some might go for crowns, since it's "Snow Queen." Which, btw, is an excellent book by Joan Vinge, but probably out of print. I looked to see if she had an excerpt, but she doesn't. She does, however, want to buy a condo or cottage in Tucson (click on the letter on the right).
ReplyDeleteOh wow! If I happen to see any condos or cottages for sale while I'm out and about, I'll let you know so you can let her know. It really is a very nice place to be during the cold part of the year, and a lot of writers seem to live in and around Tucson.
ReplyDeleteSome beadwoven crowns would be pretty.