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Published: 2016-08-16 16:32:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 298; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 0
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I found about a dozen bracelets I had woven on my bead loom about half a year ago, and realized I have never uploaded any of the things I have made on my bead loom. So here is one of them: a bracelet with metallic beads.Do you like my work? How about a fav, comment and/or watch? I really appreciate feedback
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After looking at your other bracelets, one can immediately tell that this follows a more "angular" pattern/design (especially compared to your other pieces like this one ). I quite like the regularity and order, though it conflicts with the shape of the beads themselves.
You would think that the beads would be mass-produced, and thus all similar to one another, but that's not the case here. Some are more squat than others, while others are taller.
The way the strings congregate at the ends reminds me of a hammock, which then makes me think of a relaxed atmosphere. In a way, there is a sense of relaxation here with every bead in its rightful place to form straight patterns.
I would somewhat agree with the other commenters on the background/setting. For my part, I think it's pretty cool how you have the leaf as a "resting mat" for the bracelet, though if the leaf was bigger to encompass the bracelet more, perhaps that would be better...
I like the diagonal direction of the bracelet, but it would support the perspective more if the stripes on the cement (?) were also facing the same diagonal direction.
Awesome piece, either way! Do you remember how long it took you to make?
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Thanks for your feedback! Yes, considering that I buy packages from craft stores, there really isn't a great amount of consistency in the size of the beads. Someone did say that you can buy beads that are more consistently sized although at a higher price, so maybe I'll save up my spare change and try buying some of those.
I think it took between two and three hours. Sometimes they can take more like seven or eight hours altogether, sometimes as little as an hour. It depends on the size. A longer and wider one takes more time to make than a narrow, short one
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I wonder why that is...the lack of consistency, I mean. You would think that if machines made these, there would be more consistency, but perhaps they are a by-product of something else, and so there isn't any.
It's strange that the ones that look most alike one another are the ones that are more expensive. I don't think there is anything wrong with beads of different shapes and sizes. It makes things more interesting, and more personal, rather than something that is mass-produced or whatever.
Two to three hours isn't too bad at all! Seven or eight hours was what I was thinking it would be closer to.
Makes sense!
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I have wondered that myself. I halfway wonder if they cast them into one long little tube then have people cut them, but it seems like they should be able to cast the beads directly into molds or somethingΒ Β
I'm glad you think it makes them look more interesting. A lot of other people seem to be advising me to try to sort out the beads so the sizes are more consistent, but I've been thinking they would look less handmade that way. I'm glad someone else finds the difference in size interesting.
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It seems more like a by-product of something else that is created. If they had people cut them, it would take too long, and be too costly because of that...perhaps people cut them for the beads that look the same?
It's strange because you would think they'd use molds or something.
You could sort out the beads so the sizes are more consistent, but...man, that would be a long task.
The alternative is to sort the sizes and use that to shape the art piece, if that makes sense. If you use huge beads on one side, and smaller beads on the other side, it could create a sense of movement or something.
I don't think difference is necessarily a bad thing, nor is consistency...just depends on what works.
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That's an interesting idea for big and small beads. Maybe I will try that with the right design.
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It would be interesting to see!
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Pretty bracelet!
I think your choice of background is taking away from the presentation of your product.
The leaf doesn't bother me but the cement color does.
Something darker so then your craftsmanship can be better appreciated.
You are selling these afterall and people need to see your work better.
I have no problem with the colors you chose for your bracelet.
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Good to know for future. Thanks for your feedback
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Hello,
I found your work with P rojectComment Β and found myself wanting to comment your work! So here we go!
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First of all: I like it very much.
The simple pattern of the pearls makes a very nice contrast with the irregularity of the leaf underneath. Also the colors are well chosen! Orange (or yellow) and blue (or purple) are complementary colors, which in my opinion, rest the eyes and offers a great effect!
As for the photo itself, the quality of the picture is really nice. I would however suggest something about the structure. The patterns on the wooden table are straight lines, the leaf is put sideways (is that the correct word?) and the bracelet follows the leaf. May I suggest that the bracelet follows the tableβs patterns, while the leaf stays how it is? It could bring regularity; which would be disturbed by the colorful and irregular leaf. (or not? Does that make any sense to you? I hope it does...)
Also, I cannot comment your deviation without saluting your work on the bracelet itself: it must require delicacy and patience to put all these pearls together, in a harmonious way! An amazing work!
I wish you the best and again: good work!
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Thanks a lot for your comment! I will consider this placement in future
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of course!
I hope it help a bit, in a way.
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Thanks! Glad to hear itΒ Β
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I like this one best. Would you want to do another one for a commission?
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Thanks! Yes, I would be willing to do a commission. Just send me a note on what you think you want design wise and I will tell you what I usually sell for and all that
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Very pretty, these colours looks great together
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Thank you! I'm glad you think so
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