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What is a curl?

 

As a verb, to curl is to form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape.

And as a noun, a curl is something in the shape of a spiral or coil, especially a lock of hair.

 

So what is our Curl? This Curl is a cubic right angle weave tube that has been shaped so that it coils. It coils around a Prismatic Right Angle Weave core tube and the curl section forms the focal for the bracelet. Although fixed to the core tube at both ends, the Curl is in fact a free standing and self-supporting moveable coil around the core.

 

Click here for the accompanying Curl Necklace.

What is a curl?

 

As a verb, to curl is to form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape.

And as a noun, a curl is something in the shape of a spiral or coil, especially a lock of hair.

 

So, what is our Curl? This Curl is a cubic right angle weave tube that has been shaped so that it coils around a prismatic right angle weave (PRAW) tube. This Curl not only serves as a decorative pendant to the lariat, but it is also a clasp of sorts. Winding the curl around the PRAW tube will bring the 2 ends of the lariat together fastening them together. A small magnetic clasp is both ornamental as well as functional, to prevent the Curl from unwinding. Suspended from the internal PRAW tube is a beaded bead finial of luscious pearls.

 

The Curl is not just jewellery but is also a kind of fidget toy. Curl and uncurl your curl. Twirl it around. Play with it.

Click here for the accompanying Curl Bracelet.

 

 

 

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IMPORTANT FOR NON-STUDENTS
This link is for students who have signed up for or have taken this class from Manek-Manek Beads previously. If you are not one of these, do not purchase. Any purchases will be cancelled and refunded less 10% finance charges.

FOR STUDENTS
This link is for the materials needed for the workshop only. Instructions are not included. Instructions will be shipped together with the materials kit if you are signed up for an up-coming class.

For more information about the project, please click here.

A locket is a pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a special photograph, a precious lock of hair or any other small keepsakes. Lockets are usually given to loved ones on holidays such as Valentine's Day and occasions such as christenings, weddings. And during the Victorian Age, at funerals.

Wear it next to your heart. Keep your secret close. The locket lid is a glittering rhinestone bezelled in cubic right angle weave. The locket is hung from a sinuous rope decorated with 2 glittering bezelled chatons. It opens to reveal your Secret Within.

Glass Rhinestones available from here

Wooden Disks available from here

The Belle Époque era is a period in French history between 1890 to 1915 charaterised by optimism, regional peace, economic prosperity, colonial expansion, and technological, scientific, and cultural innovations. In particular, it was a time of increasing wealth and flourishing arts, literature, music and theatre. In contrast to the horrors of recent wars, it is often considered the golden age and a time when joie de vivre was experienced to its fullest.

Belle Époque jewelry encompassed three jewelry design periods: Art Nouveau, the Arts and Crafts movement and Edwardian. Precious metals like gold and platinum, thin fluid lacy lines, cloisonné enameling and gemstones feature prominently in Belle Époque jewelry. In particular pearls, especially cultured pearls, gained massive popularity.

La Belle Époque features a beautiful navette rhinestone encased in cubic right angle weave bezel. Cubic right angle weave fluid lines embrace luxurious crystal pearls. The pendant is suspended from a delicate pearl embellished cubic right angle weave collar.

Glass Rhinestone Crown Stone 35mm

Glittering and sparkling, a circle of 8 hearts radiate from the center of the pendant giving this piece its name.

The lacy ring of hearts lie on top of an equally sparkling crystal. Embracing this ring of hearts is a beautifully woven cubic right angle weave bezel. To ensure there is an even more sparkle the side of the bezel revels a rings of twinkling Czech firepolisedh beads.

The rope is cubic right angle weave with double cubic right angle weave accents woven with delicious tiny firepolished beads.

Definitely a statement piece for the bling aficionado.

Additional glass rhinestones are available here

La Dolce Vita or the good life, is a celebration of how wonderful beads are during these unprecedented times of global pandemic. The ability to indulge in my passion for beading is so comforting to me, as it must be for a lot of you.

La Dolce Vita uses Cubic Right Angle weave to form graceful arcs which embrace a beautiful Swarovski pearl. These arcs form a gentle curve to sit at the base of your neck. And suspended in the center is a magnificent crystal that glitters and shines brightly.

Stainless Steel Cuff with Tassels Col Gold

Inner Diameter 53x62mm

Width : 15mm

Thickness : 2mm

Cubic Zirconia Rectangular Box Clasp 34x43x9mm O020

Filigree Brass Micro Pave Cubic Zirconia Knot Cabochon

Size : 39x32x9mm