Cooks Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) Well I used to make them as a teenager, so thought I would give it another whirl an this is my first attempt. They are lampwork beads which are all unique and gorrrrrrrgeous! (I made the chain bracelet from scratch as well) The smaller beads are Czech glass. I would be pleased to know what you think of my very first attempt back at this. If I make enough I might have a tiny stall at my village's 'Feast' this year (if you all think they are good enough? *blush* heres another in deep red and clear I have done Edited April 20, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 That is really good. Very pretty & I love the beads. Well done! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 It's lovely I definitely think you should put them on a stall at your village's feast. Emily xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Ooh thats lovely, very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 You made the lampwork beads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 no no no lolololol sorry I bought the beads! *blush* wasn't I clear? oops thanks for the lovely comments everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Sorry. It's a pretty bracelet. I love messing with beads as well but not had much experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 I keep thinking of adding more then I look at it and think it's lovely as a simple beaded bracelet.... but who knows..lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I think it's lovely . Really pretty colours and you're right, lovely as it is (but you could make another one with much more on it!) I think it's certainly good enough for a stall - I'm sure they'd fly off the shelves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Its beautiiful = you should make them yes and sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 yes I will make others I was short on purple beads (although have more coming) so it could end up with more, LOL the more I add the more expensive they are though..lol I was thinking of asking £5.00 at the feast for a bracelet like this one, that should be ok wouldn't it? more beads higher price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Hi yes £5 sounds absolutely spot on. I wouldn't go much over £10 on any designs you make - as people tend to buy more of a lower priced item. They may buy 3 at £5, tallying up to £15, but they will think they have a lot for their money. Does that make sense? Instead of beads, you could bulk up the braclets with buttons & cheap charms. Look out for pieces of broken jewellery in your stash & also strings of beads in charity shops. I'm loving the bracelet made so far. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks for the tips Emma I have thought about looking out for beads/buttons etc and have my mum scouring carboot sales also she's a love! The lampwork beeds do bump up the price so, if someone wanted a bracelet covered with those it would be a lot more than the £5 but I am aiming to try and price them very reasonable so they sell well, and people are happy with their purchase If it's anything like last year the sun will be beating down!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Its lovely, you have a real eye for this sort of thing and that looks very posh My attempt would end up looking like a cracker gift LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Wow! That's great, am very I don't have an artistic bone in my body *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 your all very kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Ooh, it's lovely Lynsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 thanks Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Where did my post go! It is LOVLEY Lynsey! You were short of beads! I thought you had bought them ALL! lol **tootles off the check out the green one** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 lolol well not short on 'beads' just short on this colour scheme of bead..lololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Keep making them!! They are fabulous . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 thanks so much everyone your all great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Oh I say Cooks - talented or what? Well done you - really lovely and I agree with everyone else, they would most definitely sell. Off to have a peep at the green .................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Absolutely lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Lovely bracelet- I can't see the green one though, only the purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
