sari silk Archives - Candie Cooper

More sari silk love here on the ol’ blog!

This is a project I did on PBS television’s Beads, Baubles and Jewels last December. Time really does fly! It is based off a project in my book, Necklaceology.Basically, you wrap big macrame beads with sari silk and then embellish them with stitchery and tiny seed beads. You’ll need a tapestry needle to thread the silk ribbon through. The needle will run through the center of the bead and around and round. Put a little glue inside the bead to keep the ribbon from unraveling.You can use the tapestry needle for the leather too. I’m using Beadalon’s Indian leather and spacer beads here.Here’s a link the the Beads, Baubles and Jewels page with the project, photos, and instructions.

If you’re curious about Necklaceology, may I invite you to take a peek here?

Let’s here it for the weekend already!!

Wishing you a good one!

Sari Silk Wrapped Leather Bracelet

This is one of my go-to bracelets I made last fall. Hard to believe it’s been a year since I made it! It’s comfy, it’s big, and it’s got a touch of sparkle. I dress it up and dress it down. It’s simply a leather cuff wrapped in different sari silks and embellished with a concho.

Last night I got home from a week of travel. It occurred to me that I worked two weeks without a day off and today I find myself absolutely zonked. Let down. My guest appearance on Jewelry Television for Beadalon went great! Thanks to everyone that tuned in. Bead Fest in Philly was amazing! I loved it all and will fill you in more later. Today I faced the music on chores and taking as many naps as I wanted. Hubs moved all the furniture and tore the carpet out from the library and dining room while I was gone too. Needless to say there is much to be done on work and the ranch, but for now I am putting my feet up and that is all.