Beaded Maths

What happens if you cross bead work with mathematics?

You get incredible mathematically inspired bead sculptures and jewellery!

Beaded Dodecahedron

Geometric shape dodecahedron with its 12 flat faces used as base for a beaded bead and represent some challenge to beaders.

But the results are very rewarding:

by Gwen Fisher

Beaded Triangle

Beaded Pyramid

Scheepjes Whirl - yarn to die for

My new favourite - the fingering weight yarn called Sheepjes Whirl.
http://www.scheepjes.com/en

I made a couple of shawls and just love them.

Jhumkas - Traditional Indian Earrings

I love them! The designs are endless, the materials are abundant, they are so feminine and playful.
The ancient design resembles the inverted woven basket, adorned with the hanging parts around the rim.
Love, love, love!
Will try to make a replica using my Japanese seed beads.

Mohair Shawls Frenzy

I haven't posted for a while, but it is only because I was busy on a new venture - diverted from beading to KNITTING this time.
The inspiration came after visiting some Ravelry pages where beautiful, light-weight shawls were described.
Being a keen knitter before I took up with the beading, I immediately decided to try.

My mum has introduced me to knitting when I was about 6 or 7 years old, and I used to make all kinds of knitting projects from clothes and accessories to blankets and throws.

But I have never tried making anything that intricate and complex as mohair shawls.

I studied the subject, researched the topic, looked for the suitable yarn and knitting needles, collected the patterns from the Internet and bought a couple of books on a topic.

As the result, I have finally come up with the following:
- use kidsilk mohair lace wight, preferably 70% Mohair, 30% Silk
- use 3.5 - 4mm size knitting needles, preferably Bamboo as they are very light-weight
- start with the rectangular shawls then advance to triangle shawls
- learn blocking techniques

And the craziness has begun. Gradually my mum got involved too, and we were producing more and more shawls, trying out various yarns, patterns and shapes.
As a result, the pile of the ready shawls was growing.

We have made presents for friends and family, and sold some of them.

Here are some of my favourite pieces for you:

Some of my project are now on www.loveknitting.com

My favourite yarn for these projects is Rowan Kidsilk Haze

Visit my Facebook page to see my recent posts https://www.facebook.com/Julion-Craft-211193038919928/

Knitted Mandala

Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning "circle" or "disk." This circle is a schematic representation of the habitat of deities in Buddhism. The symbolism of the mandala - is a complex structure where the outer circle is interpreted as the universe, and the inner - the habitat of deities.

There are several kinds of needlework mandala, some of which are crocheted mandala.

They partially resemble multicolored knitted cloth or mats. However, in the figure and the selection of colors for the mandala lies deep philosophical meaning.
Location of colors in the mandala:
1. The color in the central part represents the most important at the moment.
2. The dominant color in the mandala is the principal. Even distribution means that our energy is evenly distributed between some objects, types of our lives.
3. The color, which depicted the original terms of the mandala is about the interaction with the outside world. For example, red indicates anger or energy to the world. Green - the ability to educate others.
4. The colors at the top of the mandala are consciously understood processes. At the bottom - it indicates what is happening in our unconscious. In the middle - the threshold between conscious and not conscious content.

How to Reuse Old Perfume Bottles

Every girl has some of them, but somehow hesitant to throw them away - because they are so pretty!
So do look like works of art, and in many cases they are, created by the refined imagination of the best designers in the world.
So... Here are some ideas that I picked up from the web:

Decor - Bud Vase 

To have a great result like that, you will first need to remove the top part and wash the bottle thoroughly. You may need to use some pliers to remove the top part. You can wash it with alcohol or odour remover. Or wash them out with a little soap and water, then with a little alcohol to remove the scent. If you have any residue that is old and difficult to remove, try putting some uncooked rice in the bottle and shaking it up really well. That usually will clean it out. Then rinse well and leave it uncapped long enough for any moisture to evaporate completely. 

Decor - Vanity

Fill it with faux pearls,

Or fill it with glitter. To get this effect you mix water and glue (just a little of each) and put it in the bottle, then funnel the glitter in, close it up, and roll it around to cover the inside with glitter. Let dry.

Spray Bottle

Fill with your favourite essential oil solution and use as a spray for body or to refresh the air, or even as mosquito repellent spray. Fill with water and keep it next to your indoor plant to use a s mister.

Paperweight

Fill it with something heavy and decorate eg, use broken jewellery, ribbons or crystals

Sell on eBay

You may not realise but some of them sold very well, and vintage pieces can fetch pretty good price

Pendants

Use miniature perfume bottles in your jewellery designs. Make it a focal piece of your new necklace, or have it as a pendant on a chain.

Christmas Decorations

Decorate and hang them on the Christmas tree, or turn them into snow globes.

Sun Catchers

Create the design you like and hang them in a sunny window or a sunny spot in the yard and look at them sparkle and make beautiful colours reflect everywhere.

Lamps and Lampshades

I wish I knew how to do it! Looks pretty though.

Candleholders