Website Update :)

I've added some new galleries to my website, www.izoralee.com! Pics of bead work, bracelets, and costumes. Some photos are courtesy of SLE Photograph.

Almost Done

Nearly done!
I just need to buy some satin cording to finish it off. I'm really happy with the way the moon face turned out. I have a few more of those faces and think I'll do a few more of these in different colorways. I'm so glad I finally got the hang of the Dutch Spiral!

WIP dutch spiral

Dutch spiral is just so cool. I love the way some beaders are able to manipulate the pattern using different size beads. Plus its a fabulous way to either tie together, or inject, color into a project. This is my first time working with dutch spiral so I'm keeping it pretty simple: 39 rows with 4 main color beads, 3 rows of 6 main color beads, 3 rows of 8 main color beads, 6 rows of 10 main color beads, 3 rows of 8 main color beads, 3 rows of 6 main color beads, and finish with 39 rows of 4 main color beads. It's just a gentle increase that creates texture & visual interest. If the bead section isn't long enough for a choker or necklace I'll lengthen with satin cording.

The center focal is a moon face stitched and glued onto a Vintaj brass filigree disk. I'm going to surround the moon face with the same beads, maybe some short fringe :)