Here are a couple more key beads. This pale green and pink floral one is another fixed bead - it doesn't move on the key. As I said in my last post, the bead design and whether or not you make it fixed is dependent on the shape of the key.
I've made some co-ordinating beads to go with the key. I know that some people like to add bead charms to the bow of the key so I thought that I'd provide some matching ones.
I reckon that the keys would look great hanging on oxidised silver chain or maybe some pretty ribbon.
The next key I used had a long shank which lent itself to a movable bead. I can imagine that jewellery fidgets would appreciate the twiddle factor of this key bead!
I'm really looking forward to seeing what people do with these key beads. I'm picturing them as necklaces but maybe you have different ideas?
All of the key bead sets will be for sale on this Wednesday at 8.00pm (UK time) on the Freshly Baked Beads page of my website.
Wow, I think the bead on that last key is magnificent! I never thought that'd be possible, I love it:)
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on the new site, I'm glad to hear it's all done.
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteoooOOOooo... Preciousssss!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love those, especially the first set - so dainty! I can see that in a wedding photo - on the bride's bouquet, and then the other beads somewhere on her person. So very beautiful, Laura. I envy your creativity!
Your key beads are incredible Laura! I am in love with the one in the last photo. It is simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to be glued to my computer at 8pm on Wednesday! I love them!!
ReplyDeleteFabuloso, eres genial!!! Besos.
ReplyDeleteYour new batch of keys is simply amazing dear Laura, love both of them, but the second one with the little beads have my preference.
ReplyDeleteI tried to do some without bead release, but impossible to make the glass to adhere to the key, may be because the key wasn't hot enough ?
Thanks everybody! So pleased you like them
ReplyDeleteIn both cases - bead release or no bead release - you need to heat the key a lot. Just treat the key as if it's a large mandrel. Hope that helps!
Laura x
Oh I love that first one but I'm sure it's gone. :-(
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