AJE Component of the Month Reveal
Once a month Art Jewelry Elements (AJE) hosts a component giveaway and reveal. November’s components were made by the talented Kristen Stevens of Beadwork By KAS. Members of the Art Jewelry Elements team, plus a lucky guest artist were given gorgeous beaded beads that Kristen made for us. I received awesome green beaded beads, (3rd pair from the left).
Beaded beads by Kristen Stevens
I decided to take sort of a free form approach to designing with Kristen’s beads. I had no plan when I started, so I just started grabbing various beads that were on my work table and that I thought would look good with Kristen’s beaded beads. I supplemented those with other beads from my stash and moved them around until I had a pleasing arrangement.
Autumn Breeze Bracelet
Originally I want to finish the bracelet with a pretty coiled link that I learned from Cindy Wimmer’s book, The Missing Link, but the link ending up being too small to be on scale with this chunky bracelet. Instead I used a basic spiral hook and eye clasp, with a rustic patina.
Close up of Kristen’s Beaded Beads
In addition to Kristen’s beads, I included lampwork glass by AJE Team Leader, Jen Cameron, raku beads by XAZ Beads and handmade ceramic beads by White Clover Kiln and Slate Studio.
Autumn Breeze Bracelet
I was kind of stuck for a name for this bracelet, but I finally decided to call it Autumn Breeze, because I made it on a windy afternoon. I enjoyed making it with a playful spirit, rather than having any preconceived notions about how it would turn out. I quite like it. I hope you do too.
Want to see more gorgeous jewelry with Kristen’s beaded beads? Here are all the links. Have fun!
Alice Alice Dreaming
AJE Team
Jennifer Glass Addictions
Lesley Gossiping Goddess
Jenny Jenny Davies-Reazor
Caroline Blueberri Beads
Melissa Melissa Meman
Rebekah Tree Wing Studio
Sue SueBeads
Kristi Kristi Bowman Design
Diana Suburban Girl Studio
Linda Linda’s Bead Blog – You Are Here
I am always delighted to read your comments! Hope to hear from you.
Lovely! I love your color combination with the green beads!
Oh what fun components and such a beautiful bracelet you made. I do like that rustic color clasp too.
Linda darling I love this!!!
Linda, I love seeing your designs, and this one is wonderful! The colors and textures make me just want to grab this and run!
Love this bracelet, I love the combo of beads you used! Your clasp is perfect for it!
Very pretty LInda – love the periwinkle with the green and the terracotta.
What a beautiful collection of beads! I love your bracelet!
Delicious colors and shapes! The nubbly texture of the beaded beads work great with the other beads you chose.
Love that color combo! Glad to see something other than earrings!
A gorgeous bracelet! I love all the colorful components and the wonderful textures. This piece really does remind me of an autumn breeze.
Beautiful!!! I sooo love the green! Excellent job!
This bracelet is really lovely with all the different shapes, textures and colors. A great use for the beaded beads!
Stunning Linda!! Every element is wonderful on it’s own and so gorgeous the way you put them all together. I love the soft combination of colors, almost like autumn and spring combined.
I really like the variety. In texture, in color, works so well together.