The other one is a snowflake by Frivole, "Ice Queen" ( http://etsy.me/1u4BKhJ via Etsy ).
I've got many bugle beads and I've often tried to use them in tatting, but those which I got are very irregular in size. I think that the pattern I've been using for the bracelets in last post is effective, because in some way it hides/alters the irregularity and draws the attention to the shape/geometry.
I've been trying something similar, keeping the pattern similar to the bracelet, where I put segments of 1ds, 1bead, 1ds, while in corners I tatted 1ds, 1picot, 1ds, so that I could use the picots for later joins.
Then the box's just opened, there are more and more possibilities:
I'll play again with the concept, I like the effect and I must empty my beads' stash otherwise I won't let me buying more beads... perhaps, for this year, at least.
Looking for more tatting patterns with bugle beads, I've just found a very inspiring site about beading, beaddiagrams.com, the Christmas Tree Earrings with superduo beads are terrific, I added the link in the sidebar here for you to enjoy.
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Wow, wonderful use of bugle beads! I like the bottom one best. Yes, I've also noticed the beads can be irregular, which can make symmetry difficult to achieve.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Jane
DeleteThey are all very beautiful. Depending on the size of the finished medallion, they might make nice pendants, too.
ReplyDeleteStephanieW
Thank you Stephanie, yes I will try different size and options
DeleteThose are awesome!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe first link I saw with bugle beads in tatting is here:
http://tattingitup.blogspot.com/2012/12/3-d-flower-earring-pattern-and-golden.html
And she has a bracelet too, but she doesn't give the pattern for it: http://tattingitup.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=28
Thank you Sue and also thanks for the link, I had seen that flower but the pattern needs all beads the same length and I've only those very irregular bugle beads
DeleteLove this use of irregular beads. I need to find more time to tat, perhaps if I stop sleeping but then I don't tat well when I'm tired.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bernice, take care of yourself :-)
DeleteI feel bad I just tried your bracelet but the beads cut my thread and must be buying cheap beads or something 😞 I do love the beautiful ornaments you have made just sad my beads are not working out
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, that's annoying :( It also happened yesterday evening to me, there was a broken bead that I hadn't noticed
DeleteSuch fun! What lovely highlights with bugle beads !
ReplyDelete:-f thank you
DeleteI've always loved the way bugle beads add another dimension to tatting, aware that sometimes they can break the thread though. Great to see your creations using them
ReplyDeleteThank you Sally :-f
DeleteI love the new shapes this beads make in tatting. Very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Corina :X
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