Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Bead Weaving

Here are three more pieces by Tressie Hughes. This time, she has made The Royal Family Blackivory, each member featuring an ancient Orthoceras fossil as the body. She has used peyote stitch (an off-loom weaving technique) to fasten the fossils and carved bone faces to the surface (which I think is Ultrasuede) and to add the other details.


beaded pin by Tressie Hughes

Lady Blackivory
Pin or Pendant by Tressie Huges



beaded pin by Tressie Hughes

Lord Blackivory
Pin by Tressie Huges



beaded pin by Tressie Hughes

Prince Blackivory
Pin by Tressie Huges



beaded pin by Tressie Hughes

Shows pin worn as hat ornament.

If you'd like to contact her, you may email Tressie at
kc7bal -at- juno.com
Please substitute @ for -at- to make it work.

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing these magical pieces!

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  2. Wow. Tressie really makes some interesting pieces:)

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  3. I love, love, that pin on the hat! It's great!

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  4. This wonderful posting got me thinking about a vintage cabochon I have that I would love to make into a pendant. I then happpened upon a technique that I am unfamiliar with. If I sent you a photo, do you think you could tell me what stitch was used? Thanks!

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