I saw something beaded the old Victorian way once - basically you have half the number of beads needed to go around once - and you have to keep your thread tight else it won't work -then loop each new bead between two of each on that first row of 32 (as was in this bottle, pull tight, and keep going around. It takes a lot of time tho.
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts
Posted - Jan 23 2006 : 4:59:25 PM
So pretty! You did a great job.
I did something similar but on a much smaller scale....beaded votive candle holders. Actually, it was one holder....it took so long that I never made another one. They really do come out pretty. Thought about selling them when I first saw the "how to". But, way too much time for a little bit of money. They'd have to sell for $50 for the time! But, well worth it for yourself or as a gift to a like minded loved one.
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Blessings Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt."
Yes, they do take a lot of time for the money - I doubt anyone wants to pay $50 for these things. I thought I could use them as garden club raffle money raisers and stuff like that. I've made napkin rings by using a toilet paper roll - very pretty - and I can bead chair cushions and hemlines and all sorts of stuff.
beaded rooting bottle
Posted - Jan 23 2006 : 1:16:17 PM
