My first attempt. I don't enjoy making necklaces, there's this fuss over balance and symmetry that gets in the way of my quick fix. I guess I'm not that patient with necklaces, except for this one I really enjoyed the process.
I had my eye on the red murano glass bead bundle since Day 1 at Wellmansons, Quiapo. It cost me P80 ($1.80) for 6-8 pieces of glass. The earth stone came from Kuya Tim's store (the DIY Beads Shop) at P300 for 4 strings (8-10 pieces in each string) from their earth and stone collection. The metals I got from deconstructing an old Cindy Carol bracelet I got for P50 ($1.10) at Glorietta.
I'm thinking of making the necklace longer instead of a choker. It would make a great multi-layer or 3-tier necklace that reaches the chest area.
I still have no idea where I would wear this though :)
This is pretty! I'd love to make my very first vintage bead necklace too. Still have to go to Quiapo though. Thanks for all the info here by the way.
ReplyDeleteHi there...Did you study beaded bracelet making? I am also from the Philippines...do you think I can make one even if I did not take a beginner's course in beads..bracelet ?
ReplyDeleteHi Romina,
ReplyDeleteMy friend Chee http://mommychee.blogspot.com taught me how. She learned through tutorial videos on youtube :) ~ BeadSnob