When I was in Florida I bought these hand-dyed rayon fibers, which I love. These fiber strands look so wonderful with these "Gumball" Bracelets. The ridged bead is my favorite bead to enamel and they have a large hole, which allows for corded and fabric necklaces. I decided to share the love and make some bracelet kits with some of the variegated rayon fibers, five enameled beads, copper chain, a unique clasp and jump rings. The only tools you need for the project are your fingers and a pair of pliers to open and close the jump ring. The kit also comes with a tutorial that walks you through the process of making the bracelet ... but the jewelry kit certainly can be used to make projects other than the bracelet. Please take a look at the
etsy listing for this bracelet kit.
A finished Gumball Bracelet
The Persimmon Delight Bracelet Kit
(the finished bracelet in the back is not included)
A Close-Up of the Fibers
The Beads ... Up Close and Personal
The Persimmon Delight Enamel Collection
There is also an
etsy listing for the five enamels used for the beads. The Enamel Collection is called Persimmon Delight and consists of five 1 oz packets in the colors: Moca, Peacock Blue, Cobalt, Nut, and Pumpkin. If you to enamel your own beads but would like the fiber and other jewelry components from the kit, just get in touch with me.
I swear to God, sometimes I feel like Elaine Bennis working on a J. Peterman Catalog!
