After much begging (and not just from me), she created a tutorial for her Sunburst Pendant and it has gone viral.
Every day, it seems, someone posts a rendition of Paula's design. Both Blue Buddha and C and T Designs have created kits for a smaller version of Paula's pendant.
My in-laws were kind enough to give me Blue Buddha's copper and brown sunburst kit for my birthday. I love Blue Buddha's kits because there always seem to be extra rings. Instead of the three pendants promised, I made five!
I played around with the pendants and liked the way they looked linked together.
I added two herringbone ropes and a necklace was born.
I wanted to use a sunburst for a clasp, but it just didn't work. Instead, I tried a little wire wrapping.
If you want to make a sunburst of your own, you can find Paula's tutorial here. You do need the tutorial if you buy the kits from Blue Buddha or C and T designs.
This is fantastic, Tanya! I love the sunburst pattern and I love how you've combined it with a beaded necklace. Your wire wrapped clasp is great too!
ReplyDeleteJust...wow! I adore mixing beadweaving with other materials, and this is definitely a match made in heaven! The colors in your ropes complement that gorgeous chain maille pattern perfectly. I do not have the hands for chain maille, but I love the look of it. I can totally see why her pattern went viral.
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ReplyDeleteLove your necklace! I tried chain maille and it about drove me crazy but I stuck with it and the necklace turned out to be beautiful with the chain maille and beadwork. I will be checking out the links you provided.
Therese
wow that is gorgeous Tanya! and such a unique chainmaille ... I can see why you guys were persistent in getting that tutorial!
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