~Gypsy Wrap Bracelet On Line Workshop~
WELCOME to my NEW online workshop "Gypsy Wrap Bracelets"! In this workshop you will create these beautiful one of a kind wraps and adding your own touch to make them yours! We will be using hand dyed Sari Silk , Chiffon Silk and reclaimed Sari Silk for the main component in our designs. Adding layers of glass seed beads, crystals, silver plated or pewter beads / charms and many other fun adornments! I will offer you a handful of variations on the main design as well! I will be offering Sari Silk on my website also at www.indigoearth.artfire.com
These lovely bracelets are wonderfully light to wear, very Bohemian and very fun!! I will be posting the links for the workshops here and will e-mail you each the password on April 1st.
This workshop will be open until Oct 1st so have fun and enjoy!!
~Supply List~ ( per bracelet)
Sari Silk ( 3 ribbons at 3 yd lengths each per bracelet)
2-2 1/2 yds of 1mm leather string
6mm Glass seed beads- several colors
Glass roundell beads or other large hole beads -2
Large hole metal beads- 2
Crystals beads- 6mm-6-8
Small spacer beads-4 mm- 12- 20
Metal focal beads- 6-8 mm- 6
Hypo Cement
I now have Sari and Chiffon Silk available on my website ~ you have a choice between 2 ribbon Cards ( 3 yds each) and 3 ribbon Cards ( 3 yds each) These are the same ribbons that I use and each card is color coordinated . Each card will make one bracelet~ depending on if you want 2 or 3 ribbons for your bracelet~ that is the card you would choose.
Reclaimed Sari and Chiffon Silk 2 Ribbons
Reclaimed Sari and Chiffon Silk Ribbon- 3 Ribbons
~Resources~
I do have a handful of companies that I enjoy working with but also do an ongoing search always looking for new and unique charms, beads and focals!
www.auntiesbeads.com -Beads, focals,seed beads,crystals,charms
www.limabeads.com- Beads, focals, charms,seed beads, leather, crystals, Sari Silk, lots of goodies!
www.beadaholique.com- beads, charms. focals,seed beads,crystals,leather,inspirational metal tag charms,Sari Silk
www.artbeads.com- Beads, seed beads,leather,inspirational metal tags,focals,charms
www.firemountaingems.com- LOTS of goodies.. everything you could ever imagine for jewelry making!
These handful of links should give you a great start to finding wonderful jewelry findings!
****ARE YOU READY GIRLS??!****
Have fun and ENJOY!!
