Seed Bead Compulsion

Several years ago I journeyed into the realm of seed beads. Thought they would nicely complement my polymer clay work.
Many days they (those little bits of glass with minuscule holes) overshadow the blocks of clay.
(Don’t even get me started with my current fascination with knitting lace…argh.)
Rachel Nelson Smith has some wonderful designs I have long admired. She has graciously authored a book to share those designs with all of us!

“Seed Bead Fusion
18 Projects to Stitch, Wire, & String
By Rachel Nelson-Smith

This fresh design approach to seed bead jewelry teaches readers how to fuse, merge, and mix materials, techniques, colors, inspiration, and design ideas for seed bead jewelry with a contemporary edge. “
This is the beginning of the press release, Contemporary AND timeless! I find these designs absolutely stunning. The best part? I can play and experiment to me heart’s content now that I have the secrets…Thank You Rachel.

And on the same note…I went this week to IKEA and bought  two of these lovelies to slip under my studio desk. Yes, on wheels and accommodates maybe 20% of my beads. (she who dies with the most beads WINS!)


Valerie