18 July 2007

More Earrings

I made another pair of these earrings yesterday. Using a number 80 thread and size 11 beads (same size as delica ones). I keep making (and wearing) this style as they never 'bend' or change shape. If you use an 80 thread then the beads really do help it keep shape. Sometimes I double the thread but this time I didn't. However much you stiffen some 'fancier' styles they still tend to 'bend in the middle' after a few wearings. These stay as 'fresh as a daisy' forever. I'm still wearing some I made years ago. Oh, the pattern is the one on my site (click the title!). Next project is to try and work these with invisible thread. I do like a challenge!!!
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2 comments:

Tattycat said...

These are very pretty Jane. I will have to try them when I finish gecko #2!

Ridgewoman said...

HiJane! I love the colors. Be glad when I can tat things this advanced.
Question? How does one "double the thread" to tat.
hugs, Beverly in NM, USA

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