Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Measuring

With a pattern like this one, I can count the number of repeats to make a bracelet or a necklace. I write myself a note on the pattern so that I don't have to go through the same thought process over and over. But with a very short pattern repeat, it's not practical to count repeats. I came up with another way of measuring - comparing the string of beads with the length of my beading tray:
A key ring decoration, with a circumference of 5 beads, requires one and a half trays; a 6 bead bracelet two and a half trays and an 8 bead bracelet three and a half trays. It's not terribly exact, of course, but it gives me some idea.
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8 comments:

  1. God's KidFebruary 20, 2020 at 1:04 AM

    Great bracelet!! :)
    It's neat to see how we all come up with things that work for us!! ;)

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  2. Naki BijouxFebruary 20, 2020 at 2:14 AM

    Very Nice!

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  3. muskaanFebruary 20, 2020 at 3:12 AM

    Another excellent tip!!! I use your tip about counting/guestimating seed beads by the thread length segments.

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  4. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeFebruary 20, 2020 at 3:15 AM

    Clever!

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  5. crafty cat cornerFebruary 20, 2020 at 3:47 AM

    I do admire your beadwork.
    Briony
    x

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  6. picotsnkeysFebruary 20, 2020 at 9:47 AM

    You are resourceful! I look forward to seeing more.

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  7. Madtatter80February 20, 2020 at 1:01 PM

    I too love your designs and processes to create 🦋💐🦋

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  8. Margarets designer cardsFebruary 23, 2020 at 3:51 AM

    Lovely bracelet and good idea how you do it

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