Attaching agate slices to my projects with beads has become one of my favorite techniques.
I misjudged the spacing on the beginning rounds of beadwork.....assuming it could be pulled tight when the last rounds were added (decreasing the number of beads to allow the 'bead cage' to encase the stone.)
The problem was actually apparent early on but I sort of liked the wavy affect along the edge, esp. since the background was marbled cotton. However, since these items are for sale, I couldn't risk that the agate would be held snugly enough in place.......
THINKING AHEAD TO TOMORROW......GO PACKERS!!!!!!!!
3 comments:
Ack.. all that work! I've done a bead "cage" only once, and it, too, was to encase a flat stone. The irregular edges on this one.. hmmm. Good luck. It's an interesting piece with the center hole. Look forward to how you problem solve and complete the project.
I do love this piece...colors are great!!! And we all know you'll figure it out and create a beautiful piece of work!
I've had several that have been re-done many times before I found a secure fix. But I find these stones so beautiful that it's worth all the extra effort required to use them. The wavy edge did look good, but securing the stone is more important!
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