Debut of the Rhombus Bead
- July 30, 2018
- Accomplishments
Well folks..today is the day!
July 30th, 2018…and my first designed bead is launched.
Almost a year ago I sat in my living room reading the post John Bead had posted
about a contest to create a new bead. I remember thinking..ha! I know nothing
about designing a bead. I remember closing that post and walking away thinking
it’s not something I can do and yet right days before the deadline I thought
why not just try…you have nothing to lose.
Sitting with my sketchbook I thought about all the new shapes and sizes…and I
thought…hmmm why can’t there be a bead with a simple shape…that shows off its
color and design in a perfect piece of jewelry.
I thought about all the shapes I’ve enjoyed working with. I wanted a curvy sexy
bead…one that makes a piece some together quickly. One that could be used by
anyone to give their designs a splash of color.
I sat with my sketchbook all day….then circled the ones I liked.
I took to the computer to look up the shapes…and many had been done before…but
one shape stuck out.
I took foam core from the Dollar Store and cut out the shape…I wanted to see
how the beads would go together in a design. Where the holes would go. Would it
work.
I looked at the Questions asked of me on the entry form.
Size?
How do I pick a size knowing nothing about designing a bead?
I’m a designer…I know what I like…a slightly bigger bead.
Why not make a slightly bigger bead than everyone else and show of the shape
and color.
So that’s what I did.
Fast forward to almost a year later…I have nearly 15 designs that have come
together quickly with my new bead.
It’s a pretty bead…full of color…gorgeous shape..looks great in designs…full of
endless possibilities.
I’m pretty darn proud…of myself…of my bead….of the fact that a year ago I
didn’t give up because I had nothing to lose.
The feedback has been great!
Especially when it comes from Executives from a world famous bead company who
take photos of your designs and tells you that you have a great eye for design
and color. I think I glowed all day after that!
My designs are a hit with everyone who sees them.
You might say I’m in love with my very first bead.
I hope you love working with them…and designing beautiful things.
This bead was made for you.