Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Pearl and Bead Foundations

Pearls & Lace
Good morning, dear readers!  I hope you had an enjoyable International Tatting Day yesterday.  I worked on a special tatting project for my Mom at a local park whilst enjoying the Godiva chocolates Jim gave me.  Jocelin and I also took the top off the Jeep and went for a leisurely drive.  All in all, it was a marvelous day!
 
The evening was spent watching The Hobbit on demand and making these pearl & bead foundations:
 
 
Pearls are my favorite precious gem!  Even my engagement ring is a Mikimoto pearl surrounded by rubies and diamonds.  I thought it would be nice to have Pearls & Lace as the blog theme this month since those are my two favorite things.  Pictured above are a variety of foundation rings with natural, cultured and Swarovski pearls.  I typically do not use costume pearls, but Swarovskis are an exception.  Glass pearls are mostly substandard to what I require in the way of quality.  Swarovski pearls are the ONLY alternative I will use other than natural or cultured pearls.
 
Perhaps tomorrow I will have a few pendants tatted up to share with you.  The foundations are calling me back to the Atelier.  May you have a wonderful day and until tomorrow~
Happy Tatting!
 
 


2 comments:

  1. How do you string your foundation ring? Do you use regular jewelry wire with a crimp bead or just on thread with a knot? I love them!

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  2. It's a bit late but happy international tatting day, I was away for a couple of days
    Margaret

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