WinterBear Report post Posted October 21, 2012 So, I've been talked into making a beaded buckskin shirt, with loom work, thankfully. I don't think I have the patience to lazy stitch this much. This is a strip that will go across the shoulder, front to back, and will be matched with a similar strip that will go down the sleeve, and of course, matched on the other sleeve and shoulder as well. The beads were quite a bit smaller than what I am used to working with, but the end effect is quite worth it, I think. The total strip is around 33 inches long and took some 14,450 beads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Thats really cool. I do not have the patience for that at all...how long did that take you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted October 21, 2012 I'm not sure exactly? I have no idea how long it took me to string the silly thing (first time with this style of loom) for starters. The actually beading was something that I worked on in the evenings and after work before meetings, and I didn't track the time. I got faster as I went along though, unless I was watching a movie at the same time. Towards the end I was spending about 2 hours per repeat when watching a movie, which isn't too bad when you consider each repeat has 1,190 beads and I was looking up all the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted October 22, 2012 Very cool. Something along these lines would make a great inlay for a sheath or holster. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted October 22, 2012 Very cool. Something along these lines would make a great inlay for a sheath or holster. Aaron Hadn't thought of that. Might have to collaborate with someone in that case, especially with a holster, since I don't make those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted October 22, 2012 Hadn't thought of that. Might have to collaborate with someone in that case, especially with a holster, since I don't make those. This one is pretty basic, but the general idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted October 22, 2012 Winterbear, that is awesome. I saw a belt made with a solid bead inlay like you made that was beautiful. Can't wait to see one, or even a guitar strap inlay like it? Very patient, careful, beautiful work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horrrk Report post Posted October 23, 2012 Wow..I certainly couldn't do that..such patience and skill.. I agree with the suggestion for inlays. They could only highlight any piece.. Regards Phil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted October 23, 2012 This one is pretty basic, but the general idea. I'd have to play around with this idea some to step down the beads around the curve, but it could be done. I might just have to play with this some when the weather keeps me cooped up and stir crazy in January and February. Winterbear, that is awesome. I saw a belt made with a solid bead inlay like you made that was beautiful. Can't wait to see one, or even a guitar strap inlay like it? Very patient, careful, beautiful work. Oooh, I'd never do a guitar strap or belt, or at least not with that small of a bead. Nobody would ever buy it for the price I'd want to charge, there is too much labor involved in those long strips! Wow..I certainly couldn't do that..such patience and skill.. I agree with the suggestion for inlays. They could only highlight any piece.. Regards Phil Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
