I Bead Like I Cook

This week my fb group friends and I got together for an afternoon of beading in Jerusalem.  I had never done that before, though I do remember stringing noodles and some "Indian crafts" at Jones Beach which required making things out of tiny beads of bright primary and secondary colors.

I found it very difficult to get started, but once I figured out exactly what should go in the center.  I had a theme, at least a color theme.  Then I began gathering beads to fit the colors.  I piled them all up in a plate making sure I had even numbers of all of the really nice ones.

Everyone else seemed to have an easier time making these decisions. After I finished the center of my symmetric necklace I slowly chose what would surround it.  Bead by bead, first one side and then the other, so they'd match exactly. Once I had all my ingredients, then I began the real work.  I couldn't envision the necklace before getting the beads, and I decide what to cook according to the food in the house.

Every once in a while someone would finish their new jewelry and happily show it off.  Of course some patterns, or lack of them, made the work easier.  Why did I choose such a complex idea and such tiny beads?  I had to keep my reading glasses on all the time!

We were even joined via Skype by a member who lives abroad.  Finally we all completed our new jewelry.

And that includes mine!

Thanks to Hadassa for bringing the beads, clasps etc and teaching us how to make the gorgeous and fun jewelry. (The pictures of me were taken by Jessie.)