Please feel free to contact me, anytime, for questions or comments.
I'll probably be working in my studio!!
erin@simonetti.com
BEAD Magazine Issue 36, Feb/Mar 2012
For the first time, I am offering patterns and bead looming techniques for publication, which will be available Feb/Mar 2012 on larger news stands, through subscription at Ashdown.Inc or www.hobbyworld.tv and/or i-mag subscription.
My work will be exclusive to BEAD. Be sure to consider adding this magazine to your monthly reading. There are a few more bead looming articles you won't want to miss!
"Warping with C-Lon Tex 400 Cord"
I am using more creative ideas to warp my looms. This cuff was loomed over thick cords, Green and Turquoise color C-Lon Tex 400.
Unique 3-D Loomed Seed Bead Art!
"I prefer the 'Looming' Technique as opposed to any other type of beading."
-Erin Simonetti
There were extensions added, by hand weaving off the outside warp, of the loomed base. Then additional accents were attached on top of the looming to create the 3D look. The color cords are not as noticeable in this cuff, but it does help to add to the over all design.
This next cuff was also loomed using C-Lon Tex 400 cords.
After the loom was warped, spacing the Tex 400 so two or three beads would be loomed between two warps, I loomed each row. By looming the rows separately, one at a time, I was able to loom the larger Swarovski Pearls into the rows. I would have have been able to include them, had I loomed the entire width of the cuff at one time.
Visit my Blog, to follow my detailed steps in completing much of what you see here in my Web Site! "A Bead Looming Intervention"
The right 'Intervention' can help, so commenting, on my blog posts, will help us all learn more about bead looming!
I create the patterns using various methods, free-hand, bead pattern programs or graphed directly on top of a design idea, so I am not able to offer any kits or patterns, of my designs.
One suggestion I'd like to share is to consider,
'STAYING WITH ONE MEDIUM'. If you feel you are getting 'bored', with that medium, realize it, because this is the "stage where you will attempt new and different ideas!"
I prefer the 'looming' technique, as opposed to any other type of bead weaving. There is so much more to conquer, with this style of weaving, so I will continue to challenge myself with the 'three dimensional' beaded jewelry, but also include 'graphing' a '3-D' picture, in 2-D!
Please contact me,
erin@simonetti.com
for purchasing information
regarding all pieces in my website. I sell my work on a "Commissioned
Basis" only.
If you have any questions about my beadwork
or art, e-mail Me!!
erin@simonetti.com
