I just discovered a new type of finger knitting that I'd never heard of before! Thanks to Khalija on DeviantART. I've been knitting almost every stitch I thought possible since I was around 5 years old, but I've never heard of this.
But this takes fingerknitting to a whole new level! This is really proper knitting just like you'd do with needles, but you use your fingers in place of needles! What a great idea, I'm fascinated!
The pages are in French, but you can use the translator, and the images are probably enough anyway.
http://www.tricotin.com/fiche24.htm
http://www.tricotin.com/fiche25.htm
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Beaded dogs
Beaded Maltese terrier |
These are the newest beaded dogs I've added to Craft Cove.
Beaded Jack Russell |
Jack Russell |
Dachshund |
A Maltese Terrier, Jack Russell, and a Dachshund.
These are the dogs I already had listed.
Schnauzer |
Basset hound |
poodle |
chihuahua |
Schnauzer, Bassett Hound, Poodle, and Chihuahua.
More breeds still to come.
Find them all at Craft Cove
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
All spirals
I thought I'd put all the spirals together now. There are quite a few.
The ones I know of are: Cellini spiral
embellished right angle weave-
Other types of spirals are: Triple spiral rope, African helix, and there are variations on the basic spiral rope.
The ones I know of are: Cellini spiral
Russian spiral
Dutch spiral
- http://craftcove.blogspot.com/2009/03/beaded-spirals.html
Flat spiral
- http://craftcove.blogspot.com/2009/03/spirals-spirals-and-more-spirals.html
Another type of Dutch spiral
Basic spiral rope
Other types of spirals are: Triple spiral rope, African helix, and there are variations on the basic spiral rope.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Wire Trees now available
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Wire trees or tree sculptures
beaded trees, gem trees, wire trees |
beaded trees, tree sculptures |
They are made by twisting many, many wires together and are then shaped into a tree shape. My knowledge of bonsai helps me with this process.
With my trees the roots are wrapped around and under the rock to give it a bonsai look. Having studied a little about bonsai many years ago, I know this is called the “root-over-rock” style.
I like to add felt to the bottom of each rock to cover the wire ends so that they won’t scratch the surface they’re sitting on.
All of these trees are one-of-a-kind, no two trees are exactly alike.
Here's a sneak peek.
They'll all be available from Craft Cove soon.
Friday, February 19, 2010
BEADED FLOWERS - NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT
crystal bouquet |
Don’t let allergies stop you from having your favourite flowers on your wedding day. Beaded flowers can be made to resemble almost any real flower seen in nature, or can be total fantasy and unique. They can even be made in to different sizes to that seen in nature. But being made of wire and beads, there is no pollen to be allergic to. There’ll be none of the sneezing, itchy eyes, or asthma attacks to spoil your special day.
Beaded flowers can be made from many different types of weaves. The most common ones are either the French Beading method, or the Victorian Beaded method. Both use wire for assembling the petals, but Victorian is usually made with horizontal rows of beads, whereas French is made with the rows going vertically around the central vertical row. Both methods are then joined to a wire stem, and is then carefully wrapped in florists tape.
beaded fuchsia |
The flowers can be made into anything from table arrangements and centrepieces, to bridal bouquets and bridesmaids bouquets, and even made as wedding favours.
The other great thing about beaded flowers, is that they can last a lifetime. Making them a lasting keepsake in memory of your wedding day.
beaded daisy |
Written by Jenny Lawson
From Craft Cove
http://craftcove.weebly.com
And Flower Cove
http://flowercove.weebly.com
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Everything moved
I've finally finished moving all of Craft Cove from the freewebs site to the weebly site
So now you can find all the jewellery, gifts and ornaments at http:craftcove.weebly.com
and all the beaded flowers, and hair accessories at http://flowercove.weebly.com
So now you can find all the jewellery, gifts and ornaments at http:craftcove.weebly.com
and all the beaded flowers, and hair accessories at http://flowercove.weebly.com
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