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Ellygator β€” Shoowa VIII

Published: 2010-02-20 19:00:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 6363; Favourites: 74; Downloads: 141
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Description (2010), 7" x 4", size 11 Delica beads (matte black, wine-red lined iris, snow leopard satin), nylon thread

A very bold, broad shoowa pattern in red and satin, accented with matte black. This is definitely a bracelet to wear when you don't want to put on any other jewelry.

The weave is quite complex, but the large openings give the broad design a sense of airiness and avoid making it feel too heavy.

It was really good fun figuring out this pattern and calculating it, so it would close in upon itself. Stitching the openings also took some figuring out. This is one of those designs that really advances your bead-savvy.
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killercabbit-loki [2020-10-18 03:01:05 +0000 UTC]

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Ellygator In reply to killercabbit-loki [2020-10-18 16:45:39 +0000 UTC]

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Wanda66 [2013-07-30 16:01:15 +0000 UTC]

I absolutely Love this cuff! Β The color! Β The size! gorgeous....... Β Do You sell the pattern?


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Ellygator In reply to Wanda66 [2013-08-19 12:08:03 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for the late reply. I wanted to get back with you with the news that the pattern was now in my Etsy store, but life's been very hectic these past few weeks. I am still planning on making it, but I also don't want it to be half-assed, so it will take me a little longer than expected.

Thanks for your comment and suggestion!

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foureyes [2010-03-04 15:16:30 +0000 UTC]

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Ellygator In reply to foureyes [2010-03-06 20:22:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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horai [2010-02-28 18:47:52 +0000 UTC]

Wicked colour combination.

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Ellygator In reply to horai [2010-03-04 03:36:45 +0000 UTC]

Red's a bit of a stepchild for me, so I'm always pleased when I can get it into a design and it seems to work...

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EssiesJewels [2010-02-27 07:06:34 +0000 UTC]

well i think you certainly described that perfect yourself. my first thought was argh! she worked all those gaps! what a wooooork! what a delight to see. i adore that wih the wideness really it is still "airy" as you put it. a true masterpiece you can only really appreciate if you know the inmense skill in technique and crafting! genuinly one of your technical best yet. and thats saying something! I LOVE IT!

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Ellygator In reply to EssiesJewels [2010-02-27 15:10:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! And you are right, the gaps look like not much of a big deal until you try and realize that you need to plan them fairly carefully and thread them in pieces. I remember my first (much less ambitious piece) a number of years ago drove me nearly nuts!

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EssiesJewels In reply to Ellygator [2010-03-01 11:41:34 +0000 UTC]

totally can relate. i am going to my local craft shop tomorrow so i'll have a peek in the mag as well! i'm thrilled to see your work published!

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ElkStarRanchArtwork [2010-02-23 12:05:07 +0000 UTC]

very lovely - i thought it was pink from the thumb pic but the colors seem to be different in the larger image. very lovely!

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Ellygator In reply to ElkStarRanchArtwork [2010-02-25 14:17:30 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it's a really gorgeous deep ruby red, but the satin beads make it appear a little lighter. I have to do more with that color, though.

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NoBuddy-else [2010-02-22 14:57:38 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work, as ever! very intricate and I like that wine red!

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Ellygator In reply to NoBuddy-else [2010-02-25 14:21:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I think I will do more with this color. Recent discovery and absolutely rich and gorgeous...

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magpiesmiscellany [2010-02-22 04:11:54 +0000 UTC]

That's huge! Stunning too of course The red wine is a nice accent color. Can't imagine it. My eyes start going buggy just studying the pattern too long.

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Ellygator In reply to magpiesmiscellany [2010-02-25 14:37:39 +0000 UTC]

Yup, one of the broadest I have done so far...

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Lady-Almaren [2010-02-21 19:29:24 +0000 UTC]

Oooh! Pretty. That pattern is gorgeous. It looks really challenging.

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Ellygator In reply to Lady-Almaren [2010-02-25 14:47:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! It's probably the broadest I've done so far.

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Kerya-Alexis [2010-02-21 08:25:16 +0000 UTC]

That is what I call a bracelet ... wow! Intricate design and beauty.

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Ellygator In reply to Kerya-Alexis [2010-02-25 14:50:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I really enjoyed this new pattern.

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c4ever [2010-02-21 04:22:31 +0000 UTC]

wow Elly!! a feast for the eyes!

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Ellygator In reply to c4ever [2010-02-25 14:50:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, so glad you like.

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primulatook [2010-02-21 01:42:03 +0000 UTC]

nice work! i love the bold pattern...subtle colours...shady, i think...

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Ellygator In reply to primulatook [2010-02-25 14:53:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I love the deep ruby red shade.

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beadg1rl [2010-02-21 00:13:19 +0000 UTC]

Wow! I love the contrast!!

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Ellygator In reply to beadg1rl [2010-02-25 14:53:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! The pattern definitely pops...

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time2cre8 [2010-02-20 21:15:56 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work, as always! I love the open spaces.

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Ellygator In reply to time2cre8 [2010-02-25 14:53:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It was interesting to figure out how to bead the openings.

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sevenwillow [2010-02-20 21:02:18 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work Elly, I love the pattern!

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Ellygator In reply to sevenwillow [2010-02-25 14:53:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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sevenwillow In reply to Ellygator [2010-02-26 04:05:53 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome, Elly!

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Jhessill [2010-02-20 21:01:40 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh, very pretty.

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Ellygator In reply to Jhessill [2010-02-25 14:53:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, glad you like!

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SandFibers [2010-02-20 20:33:34 +0000 UTC]

You never cease to astonish me with your talents, Elly! This piece is a work of beadweaving art AND technology! Brava!

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Ellygator In reply to SandFibers [2010-02-25 14:54:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! From a master-beader like yourself this is a wonderful compliment!

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SandFibers In reply to Ellygator [2010-02-25 22:52:07 +0000 UTC]

Now you have me blushing

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littlekreen [2010-02-20 20:31:39 +0000 UTC]

mmm pretty. wonder what some of these would look like with depth from translucent colored beads mixed with opaque?

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Ellygator In reply to littlekreen [2010-02-25 14:54:55 +0000 UTC]

That's an interesting suggestion. I haven't worked with transparents in quite a while, but they should make for an interesting mix of textures...

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raulsouza [2010-02-20 19:28:58 +0000 UTC]

Very complex indeed, amazing! I definitively would use one of these!

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Ellygator In reply to raulsouza [2010-02-25 14:55:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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chainedoombaby [2010-02-20 19:07:10 +0000 UTC]

I think this is my favorite one out of all your bracelets so far. Very beautiful.

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Ellygator In reply to chainedoombaby [2010-02-25 14:55:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I am glad you like it.

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