Today I am sharing a bracelet that I started making back in March 2013 and which I have finally decided to declare finished! I began it as part of the Art Bead Scene monthly challenge. Since I was expecting to have a baby that month I didn’t really suppose I would finish in time, but seven and a half years is slightly longer than expected.
Here is the inspiration painting.
Marc Franz
Oil on Canvas, 100.97 x 104.78 cm
Philips Collection, Washington DC, USA
(Please note this art is copyrighted and is to be used only as inspiration.)
And <drum roll> here is the bracelet. It’s my first real attempt at freeform beadwork. There was a lot of stop-start (mostly stop) and unpicking and redoing involved.
The focal art bead was made by me and is polymer clay with a foil core for lightness. I tried to balance the weight by using a glass nugget on the giant press stud closure. I haven’t worn the bracelet enough to decide if this has worked successfully.
The most difficult part with this kind of freeform piece is knowing when to stop. So I think it’s finished. Definitely… or at least I don’t think I want to do anymore to it.
What do you think? Was it was worth the wait?
I think it’s beautiful! Definitely hands-off … except to pick it up & put it on your wrist. You’ve really captured the colors & sense of movement from the painting Well worth waiting for.
Thanks for saying so. I wore it yesterday and it actually seemed quite well balanced, so I’m pleased.
This bracelet totally echoes the flow of colors and shapes in the painting! I find freeform beadwork very exciting 🙂
I love freeform beedwork too, but I think I’d better leave to to people who are quicker at finishing projects than me!
Gorgeous colours! How heavy/ chunky is it? (User-friendly?) Looks a really fun item!
It’s actually quite easy to wear. It didn’t enjoy unpacking shopping from the bottom of the bag (came undone), but otherwise it was well behaved.
Not probably, but DEFINITELY nice! Lovely.
Thanks 🙂
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