Duct tape gives a new twist to beads

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Who would of thought that something as simple as duct tape could become a fashion item. Well over in Kansas duct tape gives a new twist to beads. Beads actually made from duck tape. It appears very simple to do as is reported here by Stephanie Bergmann at ksn.com.

Duct tape gives a new twist to beads


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I think Ellen Baldridge is on to something here. The possibilities are really endless, designs, colours, shapes, you can just about make whatever you like to suit your own very unique designs. And it appears Ellen proved this by making “more complicated designs that at first glance look like beads”.

Its fantastac to hear such new ideas. Duct tape gives a new twist to beads but it took Ellen to do it. What other original ideas are out there that we can come up with. Be great to hear of other inspiring ideas from readers.

This Beadwork VW Vochol is amazing

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Stuck for beadwork ideas. Then check this out. This beadwork Vochol VW is amazing.

In Huichol culture this is classified as visual art. I tend to think of it more as dedication. The final result is the combined effort of eight indigenous artisans. A total of 9000 hours and over 2 million glass beads covering almost every surface of the car to complete its transformation to the Vochol.

The Beadwork VW Vochol is amazing

If you think the Beadwork VW Vochol is amazing and want more information

then you can get a bit more information about the Vochol creation at Wikipedia or view the slide show at the Washington Post.

I don’t think there is any doubt whether you call it artwork or beadwork, the beadwork VW Vochol is amazing and a credit to its artists. Leave a comment and let us know what you think about it.

Glass beads and driftwood a winner

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Glass beads and driftwood? Often its the simple things in life that turn out the best. For Suzanne Decambre after being made redundant, playing around with glass beads and driftwood turned out a real winner for her. Suzanne explains she did have to have a shift in her thinking and take look at things from [...] Read more »

Beaded earrings simple to make

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This short video sets out beaded earrings simple to make. Don’t let the simple or basic bit put you off though as the resulting earrings are quite effective. Whats more these beaded earrings simple to make can be custom designed to whatever you want. Your color, your type of beads, the design of your choice. [...] Read more »

Excavated copper beads could change history

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Just when we thought they had the history book all sorted someone excavates some ruins and finds copper beads that could change history. The reason being is that copper beads were supposedly not around till after the iron age. The find, as well as indicating that copper was around longer than believed was also interesting [...] Read more »

Altered bling dummies possible threat

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Another warning as to the miss use of altering original beaded items and those containing small beads. Altered bling dummies possible threat to toddles and small children if they have been altered. There appears to be a growing trend to alter bling dummies and similar items by adding various beads to make the items appear [...] Read more »

Trollbeads design competiton wants your design

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Yes really, Trollbeads wants your design entered in the Trollbeads design competition. For the fourth year Trollbeads are running the Peoples Bead Competition. Open to anyone, your design theme needs to be along the lines of  ‘Share your spirituality’. Winners of the Trollbeads design competition designs will be featured by Trollbeads with privileges and royalties [...] Read more »