This is the first one I did. I used both size 11.0 and 15.0 beads in a bronze color, and made a peyote bail. I strung it on a simple 2 strand necklace, and added a couple of beaded beads just for fun. ;)

I made this one with size 11.0 nickel plated seeds, and a real pretty metallic Raspberry color for the size 15.0 seeds.  The cab is actually a real light pink, but the color got funky when I scanned it.  ;)  I don't know yet what kind of necklace I'll make for it.

If you'd like to see your creation added here to inspire other people, just email me with a picture, and let me know if you'd like your address and/or website listed with the pic.  Also include in your email what kind of beads and cab you used.   :)

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I haven't decided what I'll do with this blue one yet. I'm thinking about maybe using it as the centerpiece on a netted bracelet. I'll post the pic here when I get it done.

Sometimes not having the exact supplies listed in a tutorial can be a good thing! This ultra fabulous piece is a good example of why. It was done by Michelle of Creative Sense, and she wrote, "It took me awhile to do.. I kept taking it apart. The netted cab I used 11/0 seeds and a high domed cab so I had to change the pattern a bit. At every bead junction I added a 3 bead picot and dded 1 more decrease rows. I also added a peyote band so I could slide it on the russian rope or any other rope."
It was certainly worth all the effort and perserverance!  It's gorgeous!  I love the picots she used!  It gives it a whole new look.
For the rope, she used size 8.0 and 11.0 beads in metallic bronze and eggshell. She used a magnetic clasp. For a tutorial on the Russian spiral, click here.
Thanks Michelle!  You are truly an inspiration!

A talented bead artist named Vampi made this stunning necklace using pastel seeds and beach glass dobs. To read more about this piece, and to see more of Vampi's fabulous work, be sure to check out her site!