Not sure if I like the bracelet, but the process was certainly a learning experience.I learned how to put a bead into the center of a ring from the back side. Didn't want to! But it was needed for all the crazy turns in the design.
Put the bead onto the shuttle thread, and secure with a paper clip. Add another paper clip just under the bead at the bottom, to save a space for joining later. Then, tat a chain, snugging the double stitches together as you progress. When you've tatted halfway around the bead, remove the paper clip at the top of the bead, and join (just a normal join) and continue tatting the chain until it reaches the bottom of the bead. Remove the bottom paper clip and do a lock join.
12 comments:
Ooooh, that bracelet is so amazing and unique!!! :)
I like this one. For some reason it reminds me of fireflies :-)
I think it's gorgeous!
Yeah, it doesn't look easy to tat, but the results are certainly well worthwhile. Stunning. I have some interesting individual beads and am thinking I might use your bracelet as inspiration for using them.
I think everything is difficult on hot and humid days - esp without the power on.
The bracelet looks interesting. I will have to study the technique further!
enjoy the day
The bracelet looks interesting, it looks difficult with the beads and rings going different ways, but I would love to have a go at it
Margaret
As usual, you are eons ahead of us in techniques and design ideas! This bracelet is extraordinary! I can't imagine how you managed to do this!
Your explanation of how to tat a chain around a bead is very clear and is very much appreciated! You are so generous with sharing these tips!
You've relly done a marvelous job with this technique! Here's hoping for cooler weather!
Too many beads?? No! I think this bracelet is very beautiful. Very unusual and green is my favourite colour, so... Thanks for sharing your tips, I'll manage something as good as your bracelet...
;)
Tat-ie
Oops!!! Something wrong with my comment - I deleted a few words and didn't re-read correctly
of course I meant: I don't think I'll manage something as good as your bracelet
Sorry!!
;)
That bracelet is so pretty! When I saw it on your wrist, I immediatly saw it as being mounted on a velvet ribbon. What do you think? Bernadette
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