Amber Dream Ebellished Bracelet

I am nearly finished with the embellished bracelet that originally came from
Sooz, but I received the instructions from Margie, and got the inspiration
from Peggy! LOL I have had a great time makeing this bracelet. It is for a
client that ordered wanted a natural, earth tones bracelet. I cannot decide
on a toggle. I think it needs gold with the colors I have choosen.

This bracelet is designed with 4mm Firepolish Topaz, 4mm Citrine & Amber
Druks, 6mm Topaz Druks, 8mm Amber and Topaz Druks, and 2mm Czech Crystals
for a little more sparkle. And a mix of Amber, Topaz and dark Topaz seed
beads. The base is made from 6(o) matte yellow gold beads.

Here is the link to veiw the piece:
http://www.empressbeads.com/bracelets.htm

Any other ideas on how to finish this piece would be great. That is one of
my weakness as a designer. One of my other weaknesses that I think I am
overcoming is color. I went all out on this piece. I will be making more of
these as Christmas gifts this year for all of the women in my family. Money
is tight and me and my husband have decided we are making many of our gifts
for our families this year. I will be making beaded Christmas ornaments too
for everyone! And possibly some necklaces for everyone. That is three
gifts right there. I just hope I can cram all of this in!

I am still here. I have just been super busy. I will talk more after the
holidays are over.

Thanks
AMY
http://www.empressbeads.com

My suggestion would be to branch out the colors a bit...something contrasting,
like some metallics in gold or bronze, ...hm...what other colors?...just
something to "deepen" the pallet....

The Blessed Fiddy, Patroness Saint of the Disorganized
LC in Sunny So Cal
Personality Development Specialist (Full-Time Mom!)

Oh, I like it! Especially the way you finished the edge. Smooth, subtle,
and sophisticated!! I'm flattered that you mentioned my name in the same
message with this bracelet.

How about finding a nice piece of amber and using it like a button, with a
loop of seed beads around it for a clasp? 'Course it might be hard to match
the color, at least if you have to order on-line.

I'm sure you'll find the perfect clasp. I'd love to see the finished
bracelet when you do!


"Empress Beads" wrote in message
...
I am nearly finished with the embellished bracelet that originally came
from Sooz, but I received the instructions from Margie, and got the
inspiration from Peggy! LOL I have had a great time makeing this bracelet.
It is for a client that ordered wanted a natural, earth tones bracelet. I
cannot decide on a toggle. I think it needs gold with the colors I have
choosen.

This bracelet is designed with 4mm Firepolish Topaz, 4mm Citrine & Amber
Druks, 6mm Topaz Druks, 8mm Amber and Topaz Druks, and 2mm Czech Crystals
for a little more sparkle. And a mix of Amber, Topaz and dark Topaz seed
beads. The base is made from 6(o) matte yellow gold beads.

Here is the link to veiw the piece:
http://www.empressbeads.com/bracelets.htm

Any other ideas on how to finish this piece would be great. That is one
of my weakness as a designer. One of my other weaknesses that I think I
am overcoming is color. I went all out on this piece. I will be making
more of these as Christmas gifts this year for all of the women in my
family. Money is tight and me and my husband have decided we are making
many of our gifts for our families this year. I will be making beaded
Christmas ornaments too for everyone! And possibly some necklaces for
everyone. That is three gifts right there. I just hope I can cram all of
this in!

I am still here. I have just been super busy. I will talk more after the
holidays are over.

Thanks
AMY
http://www.empressbeads.com

Amy, thats a real beauty. I don't love bracelets as far as to wear them but I
do adore the color and how everything goes together there! As a finish/clasp,
I'd use an antique button and loop.
Sarajane

Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery
http://www.polyclay.com

It's hard to work in a monochromatic colour scheme and still achieve depth,
but you have done a good job. Perhaps you could try a multi coloured
bracelet by indtroducing purples to the amber and citrine. Have you thought
of using a beautiful button as your closure?

--
Marisa (AU/NZ)
www.galleryvittoria.com
"She who dies with the biggest stash, wins."

I really like the button idea. I have something in mind. I hope I can find
it. In general how large should the button be? As large as the bracelet or
slightly smaller?

Thanks for everyone's feedback!

Thanks
Amy
http://www.empressbeads.com
"Empress Beads" wrote in message
...
I am nearly finished with the embellished bracelet that originally came
from Sooz, but I received the instructions from Margie, and got the
inspiration from Peggy! LOL I have had a great time makeing this bracelet.
It is for a client that ordered wanted a natural, earth tones bracelet. I
cannot decide on a toggle. I think it needs gold with the colors I have
choosen.

This bracelet is designed with 4mm Firepolish Topaz, 4mm Citrine & Amber
Druks, 6mm Topaz Druks, 8mm Amber and Topaz Druks, and 2mm Czech Crystals
for a little more sparkle. And a mix of Amber, Topaz and dark Topaz seed
beads. The base is made from 6(o) matte yellow gold beads.

Here is the link to veiw the piece:
http://www.empressbeads.com/bracelets.htm

Any other ideas on how to finish this piece would be great. That is one
of my weakness as a designer. One of my other weaknesses that I think I
am overcoming is color. I went all out on this piece. I will be making
more of these as Christmas gifts this year for all of the women in my
family. Money is tight and me and my husband have decided we are making
many of our gifts for our families this year. I will be making beaded
Christmas ornaments too for everyone! And possibly some necklaces for
everyone. That is three gifts right there. I just hope I can cram all of
this in!

I am still here. I have just been super busy. I will talk more after the
holidays are over.

Thanks
AMY
http://www.empressbeads.com

Marisa wrote:

"Perhaps you could try a multi coloured
bracelet by indtroducing purples to the amber and citrine"


That is one part that I am not great at yet. Thanks for the advice. I can
work monochromatically, but that extra color I can't seem to incorrporate
into my designs and feel confident about it. I am hoping to get the bead
color book for Christmas this year. I am registered at Amazon for it. I
have heard it is really great.

Thanks for the advice Marisa. My next two color schemes are Blue and Red to
Pink. Any ideas for these would be much appreciated. Maybe add a little
purple to the blue? Would there be another better color? I have the base
beads I will begin sewing soon.

Thanks
AMY
http://www.empressbeads.com

I really like the button idea. I have something in mind. I hope I can find
it. In general how large should the button be? As large as the bracelet or
slightly smaller?

both those answers could be right, so could slightly larger----IF its the right
button. I see something goldtones/antique brassy and ornate, maybe with a
center inclusion even....buttons are wonderful things.
Sarajane

Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery
http://www.polyclay.com

OOooooo - very pretty! I think I would finish it off with a brass button for a
clasp!

Carol in SLC
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In general how large should the button be? As large as the bracelet or
slightly smaller?

Large enough to be secure when holding the bracelet together. Aside from that,
it's purely aesthetic, and up to you.
~~
Sooz
The things that will destroy us a politics without principle; pleasure
without conscience; wealth without work; knowledge without character; business
without morality; science without humanity, and worship without sacrifice. - M.
Ghandi