June 14, 2008

New 3D Rectangle Pendant (Aiko vs. Delica)

I'm hooked on the three dimensional geometric shapes lately. This is my new design of 3D rectangle and beaded bail. I used Delica (red) and Aiko (all the other colors) beads.

Until not long ago I have used regular seed beads for this kind of works, but then I started to work with Japanese Miyuki Delica beads. The result is much better, because these beads are more uniformed and allow you to make clean lines. You can see the big difference of the two kinds used to make these 3D stars.

BUT then, thanks to a very dear friend, I discovered another kind of uniformed beads. She has sent me some of her favorite Japanese Toho's Aiko beads as a gift (and some more exciting things :)) to try them out.
What can I say? She is right - the Aikos are even better than the Delicas! They are much uniformed and have a larger hole, which makes it easy to pass the needle several times, without worrying about breaking the tiny beads.
Thank you so much my dear friend, I really enjoyed using the beads ! And I hope you like what I made with them! :)



Posted by Smadar's Treasure at Saturday, June 14, 2008
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26 comments:

  1. Louise HillJune 14, 2008 at 2:11 AM

    Smadar,

    You have a fantastic eye for color and design. Great job!!!! I love how you combined the Aiko and Delica beads on the bail showing the difference between them. This is not only a work of art but a lesson in bead uniformity as well. Brilliant idea.

    Louise

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  2. Smadar's TreasureJune 14, 2008 at 3:12 AM

    Thanks so much, dear Louise! I'm glad you liked it :) Comming from you, it's a huge compliment!

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  3. WaterroseJune 14, 2008 at 5:24 AM

    That is a beautiful creation. I love how simple, yet intricate it is.

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  4. MarlaineJune 14, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    Wow...very attractive!

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  5. UnknownJune 14, 2008 at 7:59 AM

    This is so beautiful Smadar, very modern... i love the colours and clean lines... and it's already in a treasury :-)

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  6. Smadar's TreasureJune 14, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    Thank you, waterrose and Marlaine :)

    Thanks to you too, Triz, for the info ;)

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  7. outofthepinkskyJune 14, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    Gorgeous work, as usual!

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  8. Susan ClinkscalesJune 14, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    Smadar - this is gorgeous! Your eye for design is amazing.

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  9. judith27kJune 14, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    משגע!
    שילובי צבעים ועיצוב נהדרים

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  10. Smadar's TreasureJune 14, 2008 at 11:07 PM

    Thanks very much outofthepinksky and clinkscalesarts :)

    תודה, ג'ודית! :)

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  11. storybeaderJune 15, 2008 at 8:04 PM

    You've got some beautiful pieces. Loved looking at your slideshow.
    {:-Deb

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  12. :-) MaryLouJune 16, 2008 at 3:05 AM

    Wow, Smadar! This is so gorgeous!!! And it's my favorite color combination. :-)

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  13. Smadar's TreasureJune 16, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    Thank you too, storybeader and Marylou!

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  14. AnonymousJune 17, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    This is just gorgeous :) You are very talented! :)

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  15. Smadar's TreasureJune 17, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    Thank you very much, grumpy cow :)

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  16. Dawn NJune 18, 2008 at 3:12 AM

    WOW!!!

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  17. DóraJune 18, 2008 at 6:27 AM

    Another wonderful piece :) Very good idea! Congrats!

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  18. Smadar's TreasureJune 18, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    Thanks so much, Dora! :)

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  19. Smadar's TreasureJune 18, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    Thank you too, Dawn!

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  20. BoriJune 21, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    Very attractive and elegant piece!

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  21. RickiJune 22, 2008 at 8:24 PM

    Very excellent!!!!!

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  22. Smadar's TreasureJune 22, 2008 at 11:00 PM

    Thanks, bori and ricki :)

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  23. BillyWarholJuly 2, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    that looks Fantastic!!

    Quality + Style*******

    ;)) Peace*

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  24. Smadar's TreasureJuly 4, 2008 at 6:58 PM

    Thanks so much, Billy :)

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  25. poshmeonAugust 19, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    I love your work ! Is amazing !
    I really new at this ... I wanted to make a braclet with a 3d triange with open inside ... and I coudn't :( a read a lot of books but I didnt find this anywhere ....:((( please helppppppppp

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  26. SuzanneApril 15, 2019 at 12:02 AM

    What is the name of the color of aiko bead you used on the rectangle. Hard to tell if it is white or silver.

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