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Steel-cut button necklace - part three


I finished this piece by first adding the needed hardware (two hammered silver loops) and then stitching on the backing fabric.  I used the edging brick stitch that you'll find in the free first chapter of my e-book, Every Bead Has a Story









I alternated jet-colored glass beads with picots around the outside.  At first I thought the black beads might be real jet, but alas, they are glass.  Still nice, though, and vintage!






Finally, I salvaged the chain from the falling-apart purse that Jean gave me, the same one that the steel seed beads came from.  I added a Bali silver clasp set to either end.







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Comments

Wow!!!!!!! fabulous!!!!!!!!!
Cyndi L said…
Thank you! I'm relieved that it's finished ;-)
I bet this is even more gorgeous in person. I think the camera probably doesn't do it justice.
Cyndi L said…
Thank you Carol...it's very very sparkly, which doesn't translate well :-)
Unknown said…
I love the chain & the way you used it!
Cyndi L said…
Thank you Boot~C! The chain was the handle of the antique purse that I reused in this piece :-)
WindyRiver said…
Another fantastic work of art - well done! Thank you for sharing your ideas and techniques.
Cyndi L said…
Thanks for your support xoxo
Absolutely amazing... but everything you create is... this is gorgeous!
Eden said…
I love the detail with the beads in this!! Not an easy task!!
Cyndi L said…
You are so nice to me! :-)
Unknown said…
Wow - this is amazing Cyndi!
Cyndi L said…
Thank you, Sara...I'm hoping to wear it tonight to a gallery opening :-)
Unknown said…
Fab!!!! I just found your site and every project is better than the next!!!!
Cyndi L said…
Aren't you sweet! Thanks for visiting, Marion :-)