Sunday, March 24, 2013

Weekly Challenge 3: Use Tila Beads

Tila Beads are these square beads with two holes running through them.  When I saw the challenge, my first thought was to skip it.  I know, not very challenging!  Then, I decided to go ahead and give it a try.  I ordered these wonderful Transparent Sea Foam Luster Tila beads and a Size 6 Silver Lined Opal Pastel Yellow Round Seed Bead for an accent.  I ordered smaller yellow beads, but they were too "gold" for the Sea Foam Luster Tila's!



I have never actually "bead weaved" before.  I always try to use wire or something firm and substantial.  With Tila's, they are thin and fragile.  The wire just was not working the way I wanted it to and I was breaking many of the beads.  I had a design in mind.  I have never actually "bead weaved" before, but decided to give it a try.  

It worked, but there is a lot of movement between the beads.  In one way, I like the organic nature the beads hang.  But then, the anal-retentive part of me thinks they should lay perfect at all times.


What do you think?  I love the color the combo!



So, I used a product I have never used before and a technique I have never used before!
How wonderful is that?!?

5 comments:

  1. Fantastic blog, Thanks for sharing. Keep posting like this.
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    1. Thank you! I wish I would have seen this sooner! I just got into a funk this summer! I am back!

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  2. Very informative and interesting post.It is really a big help. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
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    1. Thank you for your encouragement! I will continue to try to provide my honest experiences with products and techniques!

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