Inspirational Bead Artist for November

It is my great pleasure to introduce Phyllis Dintenfass to you.  What a talented lady! Phyllis sparked my interest in geometrical bead designs.  Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

 Starman TrendSetter for the year (August 2014-1015) Beadsmith Inspiration Squad (October 2015 -   ) 

 Bead weaving, with all its intricacies, has become my creative obsession. While traveling in Africa, Europe, and throughout the United States, I have always looked for examples of beadwork as adornment. I am committed to carrying on those traditions. The endless array of colors, shapes, and sizes of beads allows me to experiment with new techniques and combinations, so that each piece is unique. My jewelry takes into account color, composition and ease of wearing. Beads are a passion I'm lucky to have. 

Biography

I have been designing beaded jewelry for nearly 40 years. After years of stringing “big beads,” I became addicted to working with seed beads when I found out I could thread the tiny eye of a needle.  I'm fascinated with the many off-loom bead weaving techniques.  My work has sold in galleries and to private individuals in this country and abroad.  

I most like to design custom pieces for clients, so I welcome commissioned pieces. If you are interested,Since retiring from a career in education, I have concentrated my efforts on teaching beadwork and designing patterns.

www.phylart.com/phylart

Inspirational Bead Artist

It is my privilege to introduce Paula Adams, an exceptionally talented bead artist. My obsession with Christmas is well known and well published. Now  I can put some blame on Paula's doorstep!  From the first time I saw her ornaments, I just had to have them and bead them.  Just look at this amazing Christmas tree. 

My own collection of ornaments is not nearly as vast as Paula's, but I am working towards it with a long term plan.  My collection will go to my future grand children and I am well ahead  on my way at beading up four sets of ornaments, consisting of twelve ornaments each, for my (future)  four grand kids (I am going to be in big trouble when my two sons father more children)

                                              

The tutorials taught me a considerable amount of  peyote stitch techniques.  The patterns are  well written and easy to follow. If you have not yet tried one, do not wait.  I chose October to showcase Paula's talent to give you more than ample time to bead up at least one of her exquisite ornaments for this years tree

  

Patterns can be viewed and purchased at

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/beadedpatterns

and

https://www.bead-patterns.com/designed/paula-adams-aka-visions-paula

 Here is Paula's biography in her own words. 

 Let me introduce to you - Paula Adams

I was introduced to beading almost 30 years ago by my office mate and still best friend, Sharon

Shannon. It immediately became my passion. I started teaching within two years and continued until

2005 when I put up my first website. While I was teaching I wrote and published three small books

which are now out of print and no longer available. I have redone most of the patterns with lots and

lots of color picture. I love the design process and I usually visualize the piece from the inside out on the more complicated designs.

My designs have changed over the years from jewelry to Christmas ornaments. My students kept asking

for more and more ornaments. At one point I had about 350 ornaments for my tree. (They wouldn’t all fit.) I still love to design and make ornaments.

On a personal note, I have lived in New Mexico or most of my life and retired almost four years ago. I am

the proud mother of twin sons. When I lost my son, Dale, five years ago, beading kept me sane. I don’t

know what I would have done without it. I also live with my three very spoiled Chihuahuas (two long

hair and one short hair). Lilly, Abby, and Peanut keep me entertained. I just love them.

Thank you Paula for all the hours and hours of joy your patterns gave and still gives me.  I really appreciate a talent like yours and please do not stop. What a joy to know you!

 Bead weaving is therapy for the creative soul and can heal and mend a lot of pain outsiders do not always see or understand. Some info that you might be interested in, the talent runs in the family. There is a sister Robi-Lynn  that also produces beautiful ornamental patterns. (https://www.bead-patterns.com/designed/robi-lynn) 

Chenille Flower Bracelet

The Chenille Flower Bracelet Pattern now available at

https://www.etsy.com/listing/451164702/bead-pattern-chenille-stitch-tutorial
This is such a beautiful bracelet with its own clasp.  Yes, the flower is the clasp.
The pattern is written step by step with detailed illustrations, and I have added photos to about every step this time. Even a beginner can create this bracelet!  Twelve pages to print.

The Rio Tassel Pendant

https://www.etsy.com/listing/457946036/beading-tutorial-the-rio-tassel-pendant

The Rio Tassel Pendant Pattern is available in my Etsy Store.  It is so colorful it will brighten up any day.  Quick and easy to make.

Christmas Ornament

I completed Ricki's Top Christmas Ornament, designed by Paula Adams. By now, everybody knows that I absolutely love her patterns. It is always such a joy to work on the ornaments, as the patterns are well written and the end result fantastic.

My collection is growing and the second Ricki's Top is halfway. I purchased most of her Christmas ornament patterns and completed sixteen ornaments throughout the years. There will be many more to come in the future

The next step

20% Discount only for the weekend. Visit my Etsy store and use coupon code:  WINTER20  at the check out

A Journey with seed beads

Ietzy's

The Ietzy pattern is a dainty, hollow 3D beaded component. It can be a pendant, earrings or even become an elegant bracelet.
Dimensions without bail - 2.6 mm/ with bail - 3 mm
Available in my Etsy Shop  now
https://www.etsy.com/listing/228945864/bead-weaving-pendant-pattern-ietzys-bead?ref=shop_home_active_1

Cathedral Windows Bracelet Pattern

New pattern now available at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/227404716/beading-pattern-right-angle-weave-and
or
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/jewelry/bracelet/beading-pattern-right-angle-weave-and-pe/137312

Lilith Bracelet

Source: Bracelet tutorial - Lilith bracelet pat via Rani's Beadwork on Craftsy

A beautiful bracelet that can be worn with two different styles. Five pages to print. Easy to follow instructions and step by step illustrations and photos.
Available at craftsy.com  ( click on the photo) and
 https://www.etsy.com/shop/RianaOlckersBeadWork

The patterns

https://www.etsy.com/listing/200022090/tutorial-peyote-stitch-pendant-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_1

Source: Beading pattern - Elizabeth's Pendant via Rani's Beadwork on Craftsy

Fiona

https://www.etsy.com/listing/199948196/bead-patternhalf-tila-ring-pattern-fiona?ref=shop_home_active_1
Fiona is such a lovely and elegant dress ring. The bonus is that it uses small amounts of left over beads and is quick to make.  The pattern can also be a beaded bead and I'll post some variations on this theme later on.
Basic knowledge required - tubular/circular peyote stitch
The pattern is very detailed with step by step instructions and illustrations
Materials - Miyuki half tila 2.5 x 5 mm, various sizes seedbeads in small quatities

Gypsy Bracelet

I absolutely adore this bright and shiny bracelet. Wearing it will brighten even the dullest day.  Gypsies are so colorful and this bracelet needed a colorful name. Hear the tambourines!  Uneven count peyote stitch in various sizes beads and shapes give you this very textured bracelet.

The original bracelet was designed for my students in my peyote master class group. But I used dull colors at the time. Must admit when I reworked the pattern in the brighter colors, it looked a lot nicer too

Pattern available at my Etsy store

https://www.etsy.com/listing/198827548/bead-pattern-peyote-stitch-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active_1

Rose Quarts Pendant

The Rose Quarts Pendant Pattern is not a new design, but it is still ever so beautiful. Available at my Etsy Store

https://www.etsy.com/listing/198701904/bead-tutorial-rose-quarts-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_1

" Rose quartz is known as love gemstone. Its pink color signifies its meaning. It is all about ‘love’ in different forms like a love that is transcendental, love for the self, passionate love, love for the family, amorous love or universal love. Its high energy stimulate in intensifying love in relationships whether it is for a love between a mother and child, lovers and beloved or simply love for friends. Overall, this is a kind of gemstone that brings optimism pertaining to love and indeed brings so much happiness to the wearer." http://www.rosequartzmeaning.com

Carrie Pendant

The Carrie pendant is one of my most favorite designs ever. I love pink and that says it all.  The pattern will be ready to be posted  within a week or two, just busy working up one  in another color too.

The never ending story/necklace

 

Use this coupon for a 50% discount on ALL 
my patterns priced $6 and up. Coupon valid till 31st March 2014
Coupon code: BERTUS31
http://www.etsy.com/shop/RianaOlckersBeadWork?ref=shop_sugg

Sometimes I can still surprise myself. Years ago I entered an international competition with this necklace and even though  only chosen as a finalist was a big enough ego trip for me, as I then still considered myself a beginner just getting into seed bead weaving (Still cannot believe that I ever could consider this as something to be exhibited in the USA). Well, it was exhibited along with some of my other monstrosities of the time. Looking back on this event, my self confidence was much higher those years, than what it is today! Believe it or not - this necklace was made using herringbone, peyote, free form peyote and netting stitch all combined to create this loooooong tube, which I twisted and knotted and then added embellishments  onto. This creation is one of those once in a lifetime projects and a pattern would be impossible to write - the biggest nightmare would be to try and do an illustration on that darn knots.
Luckily, you can find my patterns on Etsy - the ones that I could pen down on paper.

Delilah

Delilah is a delightful pattern - not yet posted - soon ,soon. I go through different stages in my bead weaving adventures,but beaded beads still fascinates me. This week I started to work on a design with tiny hollow beads and the possibilities are endless what you can do with these when you combine them together. The name that keep coming back to me is "Oopsies" So perhaps when you see the project posted - it might sound quite funny - Oopsies Peyote stitch bracelet pattern -  will have to re think the name on this one.
The Rani's  large cross is still pending, as I need to do some re designing on it, not too happy with what I did more than seven years ago.

Good news to all buyers: Purchase patterns to the amount of $15 or more  and you'll receive a 25% Discount coupon to use on future purchases - valid till end March 2014 

Olga Necklace

Olga is showcased in Marcia Decoster's new book - Marcia Decoster Presents. I am so happy to be featured in this publication, along with Heather Collin, friend and former student.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/113476348/peyote-stitch-pendant-pattern-olga?ref=shop_home_active_2
Previously listed as the Russian Christmas Ornament

Good news to all buyers: Purchase patterns to the amount of $15 or more  and you'll receive a 25% Discount coupon to use on future purchases - valid till end March 2014 

Mika

The "new" Mika Pendant is available from my Etsy store. It was such fun to redo this golden oldie of mine. The previous version was so  classical with the plain colours. This version is vibrant and alive - make two and you can accommodate all your personalities

.http://www.etsy.com/listing/177755126/mika-pendant-a-bead-weaving-tutorial?ref=shop_home_active_1