January 5th through January 11th, 2014
During last week, I did two bead loom projects. The first one, also mentioned in my Week One in Review post, used 11/0 seed beads and took 5 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Though the first 2/3 of the project took 4 hours, I think I must have found my stride after that, because the remaining 1/3 of the project took only an hour and twenty minutes, including the time to remove the project from the loom. The second beaded tapestry used 6/0 seed beads and took 3 hours and 5 minutes. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages to both bead sizes. 11/0 seeds are smaller, so not only do they not take up much room, but it's easier to create something intricate without running out of space on the loom. 6/0 seeds, meanwhile, are easier to thread because they have larger holes.
I've posted a tutorial about making grids in Photoshop for bead looming patterns. The grids can also be used to make square stitch beading patterns. I also posted a review for a necklace and earring set called "Mocha Petals" created by NikidaEve.
I also started to work on several steampunk-themed boxes, just for fun, though I might sell some of them in they turn out all right. More on that later.
In writing news, I've spent far too much time combing my manuscript for repetitious or dull setting descriptions. Repetition is a regular problem of mine (I feel like I've said that before in my blog...), and more than once in my novel, I've described the Gulf of Mexico the same way, or I've omitted an interesting detail about a room where many scenes take place. My printed draft is covered in notes in black and blue pen ink and gray pencil lead.
During last week, I did two bead loom projects. The first one, also mentioned in my Week One in Review post, used 11/0 seed beads and took 5 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Though the first 2/3 of the project took 4 hours, I think I must have found my stride after that, because the remaining 1/3 of the project took only an hour and twenty minutes, including the time to remove the project from the loom. The second beaded tapestry used 6/0 seed beads and took 3 hours and 5 minutes. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages to both bead sizes. 11/0 seeds are smaller, so not only do they not take up much room, but it's easier to create something intricate without running out of space on the loom. 6/0 seeds, meanwhile, are easier to thread because they have larger holes.
I've posted a tutorial about making grids in Photoshop for bead looming patterns. The grids can also be used to make square stitch beading patterns. I also posted a review for a necklace and earring set called "Mocha Petals" created by NikidaEve.
I also started to work on several steampunk-themed boxes, just for fun, though I might sell some of them in they turn out all right. More on that later.
In writing news, I've spent far too much time combing my manuscript for repetitious or dull setting descriptions. Repetition is a regular problem of mine (I feel like I've said that before in my blog...), and more than once in my novel, I've described the Gulf of Mexico the same way, or I've omitted an interesting detail about a room where many scenes take place. My printed draft is covered in notes in black and blue pen ink and gray pencil lead.
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