Several of the Adventurers on our Freeform Peyote Challenge don't currently have their own blogs, so I'm hosting them here as guest posts. First up is Kay Haynes, talking about her first freeform peyote piece, a bracelet she's named '
Vintage Wine':
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| Vintage Wine, freeform peyote bracelet by Kay Haynes |
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| Vintage buttons from her 88 year old friend |
I used two vintage glass buttons
given to me by my 88 yr old friend. She has collected buttons since she
was a young girl. I drool every time I look thru them. I picked beads
from my favorite color scheme so that was fairly easy to do.
I learned that it is NOT as easy
to do freeform with no pattern and no rules since I am a person who
needs structure and a pattern (or thought I did).
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| front view of Vintage Wine in situ |
I did not do any
embellishing on my bracelet because I loved it the way it is. Our local
craft store has asked if I would teach a class in early April. So, I
will definitely be making more. I'm working on a second one now that
has beach colors and shells. I'm in love with freeform peyote. Wanted
to try it for a long time and now that I have completed one, I'm going
to be making more for sure.
I love the way my bracelet turned out. It was so much fun to just go with the flow. Thank you so much for allowing me to participate in your adventure. - Kay
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| a process photo from the making of |
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I love how this turned out. Love the colors. So this is like potato chips.....can't make just one....Leanne
ReplyDeletewow~this is lovely! beautiful flow and i really like how the colors do the talking, without any extra embellishment. just lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt is a gorgeous piece. I love the openness of the bracelet in the middle.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. This was such a new challenge and exciting to learn something new. Leanne, you are right. Can't make just one. :) Christine, I really had no idea how the color flow was going but am glad you like it. :)
ReplyDeleteI especially like the dual clasp.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you fell in love with freeform :) I love the name Vintage Wine- It's very classy and I think your special buttons add the perfect touch. Awesome job, and I'm looking forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteThe double clasp using vintage buttons is the perfect finishing touch for this lovely bracelet. The design flows beautifully and love the colors you chose. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, the design flow and the colours are lovely as is without further embellishment. Like your clasp
ReplyDeleteI think you've found your creative niche -- this is so pretty and elegant!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, wonderful work - and even more exciting that you're inspired to keep going!! Yayyy!! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone for the positive feedback and encouragement. I have never blogged before either so this is a dual challenge. :) I'm thinking we should keep this group going. ??? I have truly enjoyed seeing all the wonderful challenges posted here.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of both bracelets. I really like the two small button idea for the clasp. Very elegant and makes for a nice fit. Great pieces and the photos are great!!
ReplyDeleteWow you went from 0 - 100 in no time and now teaching too! Awesome that your first piece is so beautiful - love the color variations and flow.
ReplyDeleteI really like they way these three colors play off of each other. Really great job!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, I like it just as is. I like seeing the open spaces, it really shows how the colors flow along the bracelet. Great job!
ReplyDeleteIt is so pretty! Great job!!!
ReplyDeletegreat work. I like the 'open' feel to this bracelet, and the buttons you used to cclose it. A pretty and casual piece, which I would wear often
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Kay, you did an awesome job on your piece I love the colors you chose and the name.
ReplyDeleteTherese
It looks great - I love all the open areas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bracelet, what a great idea using the buttons from your friend!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love the outer edge shape this one achieved, and its airiness.
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