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Nobody Tag Pendant
After the successful Shadow Portrait experiment, I wanted to try something a little simpler... and what better than a classic symbol of both magnificence and hilarity?
Made up of 213 glass beads individually woven together by hand, then backed in such a way as to make the panel itself sturdy but still flexible (so there are no hard edges).
(For Sale)
Date: 12 June 2012
Shadow Portrait
Well, I've been wanting to bead this particular thing for a long time now. Unfortunately the "extreme light and shadow" colors I chose only work at certain angles... but I still like it, so yay.
Made up of 766 glass beads individually woven together by hand, then backed in such a way as to make the panel itself sturdy but still flexible (so there are no hard edges). I am proud. Let me have my moment.
(For Sale)
Date: 12 June 2012
Heartless Tag Pendant
I couldn't make a Nobody symbol without making a Heartless symbol. That's just not done.
Made up of 213 glass beads individually woven together by hand, then backed in such a way as to make the panel itself sturdy but still flexible (so there are no hard edges).
(For Sale)
Date: 12 June 2012
Nobody Tag Pendant
After the successful Shadow Portrait experiment, I wanted to try something a little simpler... and what better than a classic symbol of both magnificence and hilarity?
Made up of 213 glass beads individually woven together by hand, then backed in such a way as to make the panel itself sturdy but still flexible (so there are no hard edges).
(For Sale)
Date: 12 June 2012
Shadow Portrait
Well, I've been wanting to bead this particular thing for a long time now. Unfortunately the "extreme light and shadow" colors I chose only work at certain angles... but I still like it, so yay.
Made up of 766 glass beads individually woven together by hand, then backed in such a way as to make the panel itself sturdy but still flexible (so there are no hard edges). I am proud. Let me have my moment.
(For Sale)
Date: 12 June 2012
Ramum Olivae
Long ago, there was a place I visited that was like a dream. It was endlessly beautiful, inhabited by magnificent giants--that I was tasked with killing. Many times I questioned the slaughter, but still I pressed on, eager to see what would become of me and the world around me, and it was when I saw the giants all laying motionless that I felt the weight of what I'd done. From that day on I left the realm, swearing a self-imposed exile; I no longer deserved to see such beauty. Maybe one day I can return to the Forbidden Land, to witness the landscape again... but there will be no more killing.
Shadow of the Colossus left a lasting impact on me that I'm not sure was intended by Team ICO. I cannot do the epic right with words, but maybe in a beaded peace offering? I'd been wanting to do something with the Eye of the Colossus (an item that doesn't actually appear in the finished game, but the model and function code still exist in preview builds; yes, this is how much of a geek I am) for quite a long time now, and it all just sort of crashed down around me with a large, round fiber optic cabochon. Then came paint. And beads. Lots and lots of bead and many days of weaving beads to more beads.
I'm so happy with this. Not only did the Eye of the Colossus come out beautifully, but the dark gray beads frame it perfectly, and the "serpent creature" astounds me. Of course those are Swarovski crystals for the eyes. The clasp is one of those hook attachments that I normally use for dragon bracelets, but in this case it was the best choice. There are also sixteen "spines", one to represent each Colossus. They're not actually spiny in any way, as they're held together with thread and flexible. Just thought I'd say so.
("Ramum olivae" is Latin for "branch of olive"; an olive branch. A peace offering.)
(Sold.)
Date: 23 May 2012
Ramum Olivae
Long ago, there was a place I visited that was like a dream. It was endlessly beautiful, inhabited by magnificent giants--that I was tasked with killing. Many times I questioned the slaughter, but still I pressed on, eager to see what would become of me and the world around me, and it was when I saw the giants all laying motionless that I felt the weight of what I'd done. From that day on I left the realm, swearing a self-imposed exile; I no longer deserved to see such beauty. Maybe one day I can return to the Forbidden Land, to witness the landscape again... but there will be no more killing.
Shadow of the Colossus left a lasting impact on me that I'm not sure was intended by Team ICO. I cannot do the epic right with words, but maybe in a beaded peace offering? I'd been wanting to do something with the Eye of the Colossus (an item that doesn't actually appear in the finished game, but the model and function code still exist in preview builds; yes, this is how much of a geek I am) for quite a long time now, and it all just sort of crashed down around me with a large, round fiber optic cabochon. Then came paint. And beads. Lots and lots of bead and many days of weaving beads to more beads.
I'm so happy with this. Not only did the Eye of the Colossus come out beautifully, but the dark gray beads frame it perfectly, and the "serpent creature" astounds me. Of course those are Swarovski crystals for the eyes. The clasp is one of those hook attachments that I normally use for dragon bracelets, but in this case it was the best choice. There are also sixteen "spines", one to represent each Colossus. They're not actually spiny in any way, as they're held together with thread and flexible. Just thought I'd say so.
("Ramum olivae" is Latin for "branch of olive"; an olive branch. A peace offering.)
(Sold)
Date: 23 May 2012
Grid Tron Bracelet
Well, what with TRON: UPRISING miniseries happening and all, it seemed like a decent choice. I've been meaning to do "the blue version" forever. Finally just saw these beads on my desk one day and decided, "You know, I really should get to this." Hoorah and so on.
Now this particular bracelet was made with Miyuki cube beads; different than the Rinzler bracelets and their use of Toho cube beads. Miyuki is generally more expensive, sure, but the quality is definitely better. Not to mention I wasn't having to deal with a bunch of sharp sides and shattered beads. Still, I elected for a simpler, asymmetrical strap because... well, I just did. I like it! And of course there is that delicious Swarovski square crystal. For once I actually got a good picture of it!
(For Sale)
Date: 11 May 2012