Please feel free to contact me, anytime, for questions or comments.
I'll probably be working in my studio!!
erin@simonetti.com
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"Multiplicity"
This is my submission to Bead Dreams 2006. I have turned out some of my other talents into a piece which includes, not only looming, but peyote, bead crochet, bead embroidery, wire work,
lamp work (not my own, but adore!), creating a cabochon and jewelry finishes.
To complete my idea, I cut and shaped the wooden core beads for the 3-D Beaded Beads. This was necessary so I could add a winding tendril to insert and exit which allows the 3-D beaded bead not to turn, being top heavy. It worked 'fantastic'. I also created the core for the cabochon, so I could acquire the proper depth which would
accommodate the depth for the 3-D beaded beads. The slide show will take you through some of my obstacles in completing this piece.
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"Multiplicity Wrist Corsage"
I also found a challenge with completing a 'wrist corsage' to match the necklace. I have never tried to secure a 'beaded bead' to a cuff, but this was my outcome! The tendrils also add to the flavor of the necklace. Notice the silver findings I was able to include on this piece. I believe this may be a new world opening up for me! Please be sure to stop back and look for other 'wire and looming' pieces I have in mind to create!
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"A Fluterby Garden"
Here is a picture of my 2005 submission to Bead Dreams. I made the same pattern,
I created for the necklace, bottom of this page, using different color
combinations, with a newer technique, here and there. I also made a matching 3-D
Butterfly Pin to wear on the shoulder, with the necklace, to complete the
"wearable art scene", 'Butterfly Pin/Necklace'.
This three dimensional pin of a Butterfly, can also be worn as a necklace when the beaded chain, highlighting lampwork beads, is attached to the hooks on the back
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"Purple Flowers on a Square Arrangement"
This necklace was loomed with one of the 'longest' needles I could purchase, (or find)! The Square background was a wonderful 'canvas' for any flower I chose to add. I decided on Purple Flowers and Buds, surrounded by green leaves. |
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"Violets ART Blue
Necklace"
This particular necklace is highlighted in the '2005 Bead
Dreams', Collector's Issue, dated April 2005! |
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"Fluttering Butterfly Necklace"
Originally, this was a challenging necklace to complete. I attempted and created many new techniques. My object was to make the 'fluttering' butterfly stay in a 3-D position, as well as being durable. I have made this necklace a number of times now, it being my most requested 'Commissioned' Artwork. |
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"Daises All Around"
This has to be one of my favorite necklaces. I use the center flower, on
this necklace, as my logo, for all my business stationary. The photo
doesn't seem to show the piece as it looks in person. The pattern is
loomed with beads that highlight to create a "photographic" look, of a
daisy. Many who have seen this, in person, ask if it is fabric! |
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"Pink Flower with Blue Lamp Work Bead Fringe". This necklaces was another attempt to create even yet another 3-D technique. The neck bands were loomed. I then wove a fringe in gold beads, finishing with lamp work beads that match my color
combinations. The outline of the flowers, on the neck back, are actually "embroidered" with 13/0 petite beads. I wanted to mimic the outline of these flowers to the wire look of the larger pink flower. Even with the lamp work beads as fringe, this necklace is very light weight.
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"Loomed Hummingbird Necklace"
The bird on the right is
hand loomed, from a pattern by 'Dragon', at Unique Beaded Jewelry
using 'petite' beads, size 14. I admire her work and chose this bird
pattern to include in one of my pieces. Thus was my inspiration, for
this particular necklace.
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I followed the pattern
precisely for the body, slightly changed the colors on the wings, from
her pattern, arched the wings outward to show flight, and used extra
small dagger beads for the tail feathers. I have made the bird to the
exact pattern, in the past, but these changes helped to create my
thoughts. You can see that her patterns are very versatile and can not
only be made to wear alone, but can be added to other creations!
The bird on the left is part of the pattern I graphed for this necklace.
The flower is created by separate loomed petals, as well as the leaves.
In the center of the flower, is a 'beaded bead' with additional beads
sewn on top.
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If you have any questions about my beadwork
or art, e-mail Me!!
erin@simonetti.com
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