DantesSpirit

Andromeda Ascending beadwork necklace

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:36:52 -0800

'Andromeda Ascending'

2 drop peyote stitch necklace

21" in length

Pendent- 2.25" wide x 4.50" long

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'Andromeda Ascending' is a gorgeous 2 drop peyote stitch pendant featuring a stunning raku button by Lisa Peters Art. The pendant itself is made from galvenized silver triangle beads in 2 sizes, and matte iris 'E' beads in the fringe.

THe actual necklace portion is made from hand dyed silk shibori ribbon by ShiboriGirl. It has been wrapped with a single strand of the matter iris 'E' beads and the larger sized galvenized silver triangle beads, then stitched into place with more triangle beads.

The beaded end caps are again made from the triangle beads and 'E' beads, then topped off with a sterling silver 'stardust coated' toggle clasp.

The entire beadwork has been hand beaded using 6lb Fireline for strength and durability.

The overall effect is one of lightness and looks delicate, yet anchored by a substantial pendant. Very easy to wear, and guarenteed to catch the eye of anyone who sees it.

'Andromeda Ascending' is a surefire way to make a dramatic statement!

$225.00

Winter Blooms, beadwork cuff

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:23:09 -0800

'Winter Blooms'

peyote stitch beadwork cuff

1.75" wide x 9" long

Fits wrists 7"comfortably loose, 7.5" comfortably snug

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'Winter Blooms' is a handmade beadwork cuff in single drop peyote stitch, using Czech glass seed beads in 4 shades of blue and 1 white.

It features a gorgeous handmade ceramic button by Veronica Buttons, in gorgeous shades of blues, as the clasp, which allows the cuff to lay completely flat against the back of your wrist with minimal slipping to either side.

This gorgeous beadwork piece has been completely handbeaded using 6lb FireLine for strength and durability. The edges have all been double stitched for added durability as well as adding a slight bit of stiffness to the overall cuff.

Wonderfully unique, 'Winter Blooms' is sure to bring the wearer lots of compliments!

$75.00

The Earth's Mirror, Ndebele beadwork choker necklace

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:10:40 -0800

The Earth's Mirror

Ndebele/Herringbone and Peyote stitched choker

21" long, pendant- 3" long

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The Earth's Mirror is a Herringbone/Ndebele bead stitched choker length necklace, doubled strands have been twisted together, in varying shades of browns Czech glass seed beads.

The clasp is of a strand of Czech glass seed beads as the loop, and a peyote stitched toggle, binding the twisting strands of the choker in place as well as providing a loop and toggle.

The pendant is a crackled brown glass topped ceramic tile that has been peyote stitched around in varying shades of brown iris Czech Glass seed beads, and Matsuno beads in bronze. It has been backed with soft moss green suede and peyote bead stitched along the edges for durability.

It is attached to the choker with double strands of Matsuno beads in bronze, triple threaded with 8lb FireLIne for strength.

This entire piece was carefully hand beadwoven using 8lb FireLine for strength and durability.

The Earth's Mirror is a substantial, yet still light piece. Subtle, yet eyecatching!

$45.00

Detritus, handmade, handbeaded brooch pin

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:46:29 -0700

'Detritus'

Handmade, handbeaded brooch pin

Featuring a 'Rusty and Crusty' raku button by LisaPetersArt (http://LisaPetersArt.etsy.com )

Approx. 2" wide x 1.75" high.

Peyote stitched bezel using matte black Delicas, picot edged with iridescent coated black Delicas, edged with more picot stitching and matte black glass drop beads and iridescent coated black Delicas.

Lightweight, and definately eyecatching.

$25.00

The Sun's Mirror, Ndebele beadwoven choker

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:26:12 -0700

The Sun's Mirror

Ndebele/Herringbone and Peyote stitched choker

20.5" long, pendant- 3" long

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The Sun's Mirror is a Herringbone/Ndebele bead stitched choker length necklace, doubled strands have been twisted together, in varying shades of yellows, oranges and both vibrant and deep reds, of Czech glass seed beads.

The clasp is of two twisted strands of Czech glass seed beads as the loop, and a peyote stitched toggle, binding the twisting strands in place as well as providing a loop and toggle.

The pendant is a crackled red glass topped ceramic tile that has been peyote stitched around in varying shades of yellow, orange and red Czech Glass seed beads, and Czech glass Siam Ruby red drops. It has been backed with soft moss green suede and netweave bead stitched along the edges for durability.

It is attached to the choker with double strands of Czech glass seed beads in a fiery mix with 2 Copper Celtic knotwork accent beads.

This entire piece was carefully hand beadwoven using 6lb FireLine for strength and durability.

The Sun's Mirror is a substantial, yet still light piece. Very dramatic and definately eye catching!

$46.00

The Sea's Mirror

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:43:26 -0700

'The Sea's Mirror'

Ndebele/Herringbone and Peyote stitched choker

20.5" long, pendant- 3" long

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'The Sea's Mirror' is a Herringbone/Ndebele bead stitched choker length necklace, doubled strands have been twisted together, in varying shades of green-blues and steely grey, of Czech glass seed beads.

The clasp is of peyote stitched Czech glass seed beads, binding the twisting strands in place as well as providing a loop and toggle.

The pendant is a crackled grey glass topped ceramic tile that has been peyote stitched around in Seafoam Delicas, and iridescent blue-green Czech glass E beads. It has been backed with soft moss green suede and netweave bead stitched along the edges for durability.

This entire piece was carefully hand beadwoven using 6lb FireLine for strength and durability.

'The Sea's Mirror' is a substantial, yet still light piece. Very dramatic and definately eye catching!

$45.00

Boneyard, Dark Series III

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:51:48 -0700

'Boneyard'

Dark Series III

11"w x 60"l

100% Crepe De Chine Silk

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'Boneyard' is a unique, hand dyed 100% Crepe De Chine silk scarf, that has been carefully dyed in the Arashi Shibori dyeing method, using Procion MX dyes. It was then discharged, and overdyed again with Procion MX dyes, resulting in the unique colors and patterns you see.

Third in a series of new Darker named and dyed scarves, 'Boneyard' features creams, blacks, greens, even purples and some tones of blue in it's unique patterning.

This one of a kind silk scarf is long enough to wrap around your head, neck or even to wear as a stylish belt. The corners feature Czech glass seed beads in cream, glass cube beads in black, Czech pressed glass druks in a black rosebud pattern and metal Skull and crossbones charms, all hand beaded on 6lb FireLine for strength and durability.

Truly unique, 'Boneyard' is sure to bring many compliments to the wearer!

$55.00

Water

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:27:00 -0700

'Water'

13"w x 68"l

100% Crepe De Chine Silk

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'Water' is a hand dyed 100% Crepe De Chine silk scarf, carefully dyed in the Arashi Shibori method.

It has been dyed using Procion MX dyes, in Indigo, and contains varying shades of blues, cream, whites, even hints of lavender and grey, much like real water would in various lights.

Silky soft, sleek and supple, this unique scarf is long enough to wear as a head wrap, a neck wrap or even a stylish belt.

Truly unique due to the method of arashi shibori dyeing, 'Water' is sure to bring many compliments to the wearer!

$50.00

Snow Garden Waltz

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:50:03 -0700

'Snow Garden Waltz' is a freeform netweave stitch hand beaded off of a handbeaded spiral rope chain necklace, comprised of glass iridescent clear seed beads, various shades of blue seed beads, and Delicas, Czech pressed glass cobalt leaves, Czech glass cobalt rosebud beads, Czech glass cobalt rose beads, clear glass Druks, cobalt glass Druks, crystal faceted Rondelles and three hand made Lampwork 'Snowball' beads.

If you look closely, you can see varying sizes of Huichol BeadLace 'snowflakes' or 'stars' scattered throughout the netting.

It does not lay flat, it flows, curves and is very organic in form and shape. It's not heavy, per se, but it has some slight weight to it, that lets you know it is definately there.

The lampwork 'snowballs' catch the light and shimmer slightly, the clear Druks and faceted clear rondelles are crystalline pieces of ice, the iridescent clear beads reflect the light in a rainbow of colors, like bits of ice, and the cobalt roses, leaves, Druks and beads absorb the light, bringing a touch of cold to the piece, all with hints of varying shades of blues scattered throughout.

The clasp is a silver tone metal hook style clasp in a Leaf and scroll shape. All hand beaded on 10lb test weight FireLine.

This piece is approximately 19" in length at the top, and 5.75" in length from center of siral rope to bottom of the netting at the front.

$75.00

Fire At Dawn ArtQuilt, OOAK

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:58:37 -0700

'Fire At Dawn’

14”w x19.25”l

100% hand dyed Kona cotton

hand beaded, hand sewn

Fire At Dawn is a striking artquilt, dyed in a blend of sky blue and firey oranges. Each Delica bead has been individually hand sewn in place.

The entire ArtQuilt has been hand dyed and hand sewn by the artist.

This piece was shown at the Old Church Gallery Quilt Show, Floyd, Va, Oct 2007, and the Mountain Comforts XIX Quilt Show, Ferrum, Va, Oct 2007.

This piece was recently shown at the Blue Ridge Quilt Festival Quilt Show in Blacksburg, Va, June 19-22, 2008.

It comes with a signed and dated tag on the back, as well as a tag detailing that it was shown at the Mountain Comforts show.

It is ready for hanging in your home or office.

$275.00

Wanderers Garden ArtQuilt, OOAK

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:55:04 -0700

'Wanderer’s Garden'

10.75”w x 6.5”l

100% Kona Cotton

Hand dyed, handsewn, hand embellished, hand beaded

Wanderer’s Garden is a miniature ArtQuilt . It has been completely hand sewn, hand beaded and hand embellished, using all hand dyed Kona Cotton.

This piece was shown at the Old Church Gallery Quilt Show, Floyd, Va, Oct 2007 and the Mountain Comforts XiX Quilt Show, Ferrum, Va, Oct 2007 and bears a tag stating it was shown at the Mountain comforts show.

This piece was recently shown at the Blue Ridge Quilt Festival Qouilt Show in Blacksburg, Va, June 19-22, 2008.

It is signed by the Artist and comes ready for hanging in your home or office.

$125.00

Languishing at Midnight in the Garden of Rusted Dreams ArtQuilt, OOAK

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:50:40 -0700

‘Languishing at Midnight in the Garden of Rusted Dreams’

23”w x 21”l

100% Kona Cotton

Hand dyed, handsewn, hand beaded

Languishing at Midnight has been carefully hand dyed, and hand sewn. Each bead has been individually hand sewn on this piece.

This piece was shown at the Old Church Gallery Quilt Show, Floyd, Va, Oct 2007, and the Mountain Comforts XIX Quilt Show, Ferrum, Va, Oct 2007.

This piece was recently shown at the Blue Ridge Quilt Festival Qouilt Show in Blacksburg, Va, June 19-22, 2008.

It comes with a sewn on tag stating it was shown at the Mountain Comforts show, and is signed by the Artist.

Languishing at Midnight in the Garden of Rusted Dreams is ready for hanging in your home or office.

$300.00

Brass Turkish Roundweave Chainmaille

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:43:09 -0700

Turkish Roundweave Chainmaille

18gauge brass rings, 1/4" approx. inner diameter

Goldtone toggle clasp closure.

This piece is a heavy weave. Very solid, rather large. Definately will not blend into the background.}:)

Fits wrists 8.5"-9" comfortably.

Please note- this weave cannot be shortened/lengthened easily, due to the nature of the weave.

$12.00

Stainless Steel Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelet

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:39:10 -0700

Handcrafted Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelet, often called 'Birdcage' Maille.

Stainless Steel 20gauge 1/4" rings with toggle clasp, fits wrists 6"-6.5"

Quarter in picture to show size of weave. This particular size is perfect for a woman with 'delicate' wrists, or someone who prefers a smaller ring size.

Sorry the quarter is not included.}:)

$10.00

Bronze Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelets

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:35:24 -0700

Byzantine Chainmaille bracelets

Bronze rings, with an approx. 1/4" inner diameter, 18ga.

Bracelet A- Fits wrists 7"-7.5" comfortably.

Bracelet B- Fits wrists 7.5"-8" comfortably.

Antique coppertone toggle clasp on both.

Please specify which bracelet you are interested in.

$10.00

Brass Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelet

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:31:05 -0700

Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelets

Brass 16ga rings, 1/4" inner diameter

Goldtone toggle clasp

Fits wrists 7.5"-8" comfortablely

Can be adjusted within reason.

$10.00

Spirit of the Cove Sculptural Beadwork, OOAK

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:21:50 -0700

'Spirit of the Cove'

Hand beaded Sculpture

11"long x4"wide x8"tall

This gorgeous piece features genuine driftwood from Carvin's Cove Resevoir, Roanoke, Va, real seashells- including one from the Cove itself, a handmade, hand painted ceramic face, and hand beaded 'webbing', as well as hand beaded branched fringe as 'leaves', all on a genuine piece of White Oak.

The webbing features a gorgeous mix of Czech glass seed beads, Swarovski crystals, genuine amber chips and more real seashells.

The base is covered with genuine sude and is stamped with the Artist's Chop, dated and signed.

The entire piece, with the exception of the bottom, has been carefully sealed with a clear coat of poly, to bring out the richness of the woods.

A gorgeous true One of a Kind piece of artwork.

$100.00

Dbl Strand Byzantine Chainmaille earrings with Garnet and Peridot

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:54:47 -0700

Double Strand Byzantine Chainmaille Earrings with Genuine Garnet and Peridot drops

Stainless Steel rings suspended from Stainless Steel Earwires, and ending with Geuine Garnet rounds, Geunine Peridot Chips.

Handcrafted Chainmaille, Hand wrapped drops, lightweight, swings freely and sparkles in the light, bringing just a touch of color to the wearer's ears.

approx. 2" in length

$8.50

Flower Petal Chainmaille Earrings with Hematite

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:50:39 -0700

Flower Petal Chainmaille Earrings with Hematite rounds.

A simple chainmaille pattern that is nonetheless elegant in design.

Stainless Steel rings, handcrafted chainmaille suspended from stainless steel earwires, with genuine Hematite rounds on the ends.

Very lightweight with a bit of shine to catch the light.

Approx. 2" in length, lightweight

Updated photos forthcoming!

$6.50

Byzantine Chainmaille Earrings with Swarovski Crystals

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:39:54 -0700

Byzantine Chainmaille Earrings with Topaz Swarovski Crystal cluster.

Handcrafted chainmaille in brass, handwrapped Swarovski crystals in topaz, suspended from goldtone earwires.

Lightweight, yet swing freely, catching the light for a touch of sparkle.

Updated photos coming soon.

$7.50